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GC 420 Abner vs. Ragnaar PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Mardov (ranked 3911 p4p, 22027 weight class) and Watchman Nee (ranked 496 p4p, 718 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Mardov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Watchman Nee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mardov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nee is defending well.
Mardov looking to stall.
Nee missing with knees to the body.
Mardov takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Randy Mardov has been cut.
Nee tries to land a knee to the head but Mardov blocks with his arms.
Nee is stalling here.
Nee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mardov to keep the fight standing.
Nee gets underhooks to prevent Mardov's takedown attempt.
Nee gets underhooks to prevent Mardov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Mardov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mardov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randy Mardov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nee wants to clinch.
Mardov misses with a body shot.
Nee tries to clinch up but Mardov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nee misses with a takedown
and Mardov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mardov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nee clinches up against the cage.
Nee pulls guard effortlessly.
Mardov advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mardov wants to control but Nee is keeping him busy.
Mardov slows the pace down.
Nee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mardov's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nee is trying to stand back up but Mardov is controlling him
Nee is looking to get back to full guard here but Mardov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Nee is not content to let Mardov control the position.
Mardov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mardov staying calm.
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.
Mardov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nee for as long as he can get away with.
Nee is not content to let Mardov control the position.
Nee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mardov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nee is looking for a sweep. Mardov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mardov not doing much here.
Nee trying to control from the bottom.
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.
A close round but Watchman Nee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Mardov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mardov.
Mardov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mardov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mardov sprawls well. Mardov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nee gets slowly back to his feet.
Nee leaves Mardov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mardov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nee is fending him off so far but Mardov persists. Nope, Nee circles away and we're back to standing.
Mardov shoots in looking for a takedown. Nee tries to sprawl out of it but Mardov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Mardov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mardov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mardov wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Mardov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mardov takes a swing at Nee's ribcage but misses.
Nee rushes Mardov and presses him up against the cage.
Nee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mardov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nee is pushing Mardov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nee is trying to pull guard but Mardov has him pressed against the cage.
Nee is working Mardov over against the cage.
Mardov is pushing Nee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nee gets underhooks to prevent Mardov's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mardov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mardov is defending well.
Mardov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nee pushes Mardov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mardov looking for a takedown.
Mardov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mardov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nee pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mardov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mardov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nee is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mardov stalling.
Mardov wants to pass to mount but Nee is defending the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nee!
Mardov lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mardov.
Mardov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nee wants to clinch up but Mardov keeps it at a distance.
Mardov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Mardov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Mardov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mardov is looking to clinch but Nee is avoiding it.
Nee has a takedown stuffed.
Mardov lands a jab.
Nee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mardov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mardov misses with a takedown
and Nee counters by clinching up.
Mardov trying to stall but Nee improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mardov throws a head punch that misses.
Mardov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nee tries to land knees in the clinch but Mardov avoids the damage to the body.
Mardov wants to stall.
Mardov just leaning against Nee, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mardov is trying to maintain a safe position but Nee gets an underhook and turns Mardov into the cage.
Mardov is looking to control Nee's arms but Nee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mardov has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Watchman Nee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Randy Mardov.
Nee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Nee.
Nee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mardov.
Mardov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mardov throws a jab when Nee was well out of range.
Mardov dives in and grabs Nee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nee pushes down on Mardov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Mardov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mardov shoots in looking for a takedown but Nee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mardov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mardov looking to score a takedown here. Nee is defending well but Mardov drives through and ends up in Nee's guard.
Mardov pushing down on Nee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Randy Mardov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mardov wants to take a breather but Nee is having none of it.
Mardov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nee is trying to maintain the position but Mardov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nee is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mardov is staying active.
Mardov stops Nee from getting back to his feet.
Mardov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mardov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mardov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mardov swats away the attempt to clinch by Nee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mardov closes the distance and clinches up with Nee, looking for a takedown. Mardov pushes Nee against the cage but Nee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nee dives in for a single leg takedown but Mardov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mardov.
Nee drives through and clinches with Mardov against the cage.
Nee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mardov up against the cage.
Mardov tries to stall but Nee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mardov wants to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nee avoiding damage as Mardov throws knees to the body.
Nee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mardov up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Mardov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mardov 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 Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Mardov!
A victorious Randy Mardov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Long Thai (ranked 4411 p4p, 22914 weight class) and Diego Hageman (ranked 479 p4p, 667 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 20 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hageman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hageman looks to land a combination. Thai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hageman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Hageman avoids the damage to the body.
Hageman is trying to pull guard but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
Hageman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
Hageman looking for a takedown.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hageman.
Thai breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hageman rushes Thai and presses him up against the cage.
Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now.
Hageman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now.
Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Thai is trying to push Hageman away but Hageman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hageman avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Hageman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hageman avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hageman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hageman avoids it.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hageman.
Thai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hageman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Thai prevents a body shot from Hageman.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now.
Hageman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai misses with an elbow strike.
Hageman managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now.
Hageman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Hageman blocks a body shot from Thai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hageman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hageman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hageman managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Hageman misses with some punches.
Hageman manages to pull guard.
Thai looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thai is looking to sweep but instead, Hageman has passed into half guard.
Hageman is looking for a kimura but Thai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hageman to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai is concentrating on defense, preventing Hageman from advancing position.
Hageman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hageman wants to work for an arm triangle but Thai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hageman is looking to stall here but Thai recovers full guard.
Thai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hageman's guard.
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 Long Thai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hageman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hageman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hageman throws a head kick but Thai moves out of range.
Thai gets tackled into the cage by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike.
Hageman lands with a light punch inside.
Long Thai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai blocks a body shot from Hageman.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now.
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Hageman won't want to take too many of those.
Hageman managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Hageman keeps control of Thai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now.
Hageman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
Hageman misses with a body punch.
Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hageman.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hageman as the two fighters clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Hageman struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Thai tries to circle away but Hageman has him pinned against the cage.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Hageman avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Hageman avoids the damage to the body.
Thai blocks a body shot from Hageman.
Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hageman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but Thai is proving a slippery customer.
Thai wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position.
Thai preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is pushing down on Hageman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hageman is fighting to maintain full guard but Thai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thai in particular looking to stall.
Hageman tries to roll over but Thai keeps him under control.
Hageman wants to get back to full guard but Thai has mounted him!
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Thai's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai content just to control the position here.
Hageman wants to control but Thai is having none of it.
Thai controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thai looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Hageman.
Thai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thai blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Hageman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thai is looking to counter punch.
Hageman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hageman managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Hageman.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman looks to land a combination. Thai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hageman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Hageman breaks away and moves out of range.
Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Thai moves out of range easily.
Thai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hageman walks into a left hand.
Hageman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thai but Thai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Hageman.
Diego Hageman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hageman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thai is able to avoid easily.
Hageman misses with the combination.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hageman.
Hageman wants to clinch.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hageman manages to circle out of the way.
Long Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hageman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hageman is looking to slow Thai down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hageman moves in looking to clinch but Thai pushes him off.
Hageman scores with a three punch combo!
Hageman tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance.
Thai tries to score with a low kick but Hageman moves his leg out of the way.
Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hageman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thai avoids it really well and circles away.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Hageman breaks away and moves out of range.
Long Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Hageman.
Hageman tries for a takedown but Thai circles away easily
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Hageman avoids the damage to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hageman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hageman managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai struggles to land a body shot inside as Hageman controls his hands.
Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hageman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hageman avoids it.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Hageman avoids the damage to the body.
Hageman is trying to pull guard but Thai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now.
Hageman avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Hageman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thai is defending well.
Thai pushes off an throws an elbow but Hageman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Hageman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hageman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hageman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hageman lands with a short shot to the head.
Hageman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hageman avoids it.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hageman.
Hageman lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Long Thai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thai, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 6573 p4p, 3811 weight class) and Black Lives Jackson (ranked 668 p4p, 467 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Black Lives Jackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tigran Minasian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Lives Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minasian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minasian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Minasian leaning against his opponent.
Minasian trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Minasian avoids the damage to the body.
Minasian can't get the takedown.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Minasian blocks with his arms.
Our sources have told us that Minasian has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Minasian goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Minasian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Minasian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Black Lives Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minasian avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Minasian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minasian off to one side.
Minasian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minasian blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Minasian goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Minasian is breathing heavily.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minasian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Minasian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minasian dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Minasian is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minasian blocks it with crossed arms.
Minasian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Minasian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Minasian is trying to trip Jackson. He has hold of a leg but Jackson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Minasian persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jackson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Minasian is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Minasian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minasian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Minasian 's eye.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Minasian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Minasian is blocking nicely.
Minasian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minasian moves into the clinch.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minasian is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Minasian is blocking nicely.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Minasian is looking to take this one to the mat.
Minasian is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Minasian's face.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
 Minasian is rocked!
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Minasian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Minasian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a big knee to the head and Minasian goes down! Jackson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Lives Jackson!
Black Lives Jackson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Burroughs (ranked 1980 p4p, 3009 weight class) and Jesus Malverde (ranked 248 p4p, 348 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Burroughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Malverde!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Malverde, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malverde scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malverde moves out of range as Burroughs strikes.
Malverde throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malverde jumps guard but Burroughs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Malverde has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burroughs uses from the top position.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Malverde keeps moving.
Malverde has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burroughs lands a couple of digs.
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.
Burroughs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burroughs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malverde trying to keep a closed guard but Burroughs is proving a slippery customer.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs scoring with some ground and pound.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Malverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Malverde keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malverde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burroughs stays in close to Malverde's body and controls the position.
Burroughs trying to control but Malverde is working from the bottom.
Burroughs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malverde scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burroughs doesn't seem bothered though.
Malverde has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Malverde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burroughs on the side of the head.
Malverde catches Burroughs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malverde lands a jab-cross combination.
Malverde moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malverde moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malverde successfully pulls guard.
Malverde keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs postures up in Malverde's guard and throws a big left but Malverde blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs is fighting to break Malverde's control of his arms but Malverde is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burroughs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malverde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burroughs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Malverde is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burroughs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malverde holds on and takes a little breather.
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burroughs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malverde works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malverde controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Malverde dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burroughs lands with a straight right. Malverde didn't see that one coming.
Malverde looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burroughs seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Malverde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs is looking to work some ground and pound but Malverde has wrist control.
Malverde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burroughs throws a big right hand that misses.
Burroughs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burroughs distracts Malverde with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burroughs lands a couple of digs.
Burroughs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malverde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burroughs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burroughs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burroughs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs postures up and lands a big shot to Malverde's brow.
Jimmy Burroughs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burroughs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Burroughs trying to control but Malverde is working from the bottom.
Burroughs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burroughs stands up over Malverde, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malverde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs is looking to work some ground and pound but Malverde has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malverde trying to keep a closed guard but Burroughs is proving a slippery customer.
Burroughs with a nice head shot there.
Malverde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burroughs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burroughs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burroughs throws a big right hand that misses.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Malverde. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Burroughs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burroughs shoots in and drives through. Malverde sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malverde closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malverde has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burroughs uses from the top position.
Malverde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malverde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Malverde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burroughs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Burroughs dominated that second round.
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!
Burroughs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malverde quickly recovers to half guard.
Malverde tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Malverde is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs is keen to just control but Malverde is a slippery customer.
Malverde has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burroughs is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs is trying to control. Malverde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs wants to pass to mount but Malverde is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burroughs winds up and cracks Malverde with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burroughs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burroughs drops an elbow to the side of Malverde's head.
Burroughs drops an elbow to the side of Malverde's head.
Malverde on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
 Malverde is rocked!
Burroughs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Malverde is still in real trouble! Can Burroughs finish him?
Malverde regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burroughs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malverde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burroughs defends well.
Burroughs is working Malverde over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs lands a couple of elbows.
Burroughs is working Malverde over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malverde has momentary wrist control but Burroughs slips an elbow through the middle.
Burroughs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Malverde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burroughs defends it easily.
Malverde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burroughs postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Malverde covers up, he's hurt! Burroughs keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Burroughs and the ref steps in to end the fight! Burroughs can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Burroughs!
In his post fight interview, Jimmy Burroughs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ameri Can (ranked 2027 p4p, 3416 weight class) and Louis C K (ranked 222 p4p, 348 weight class). Can's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. C K has chosen Who let the dogs out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ameri Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis C K!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
C K scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Can is looking to land body kicks.
C K looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Can jabs C K to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Can scores with a jab to the body.
C K clinches.
Can is trying to break the clinch but C K has him pressed against the cage.
Can being controlled against the cage.
C K leaning his opponent against the cage.
C K receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
C K throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cans head.
Still in the clinch, Can scores with a nice short uppercut.
C K throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cans head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
C K scores with a nice hook to the head.
Can lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Can has a couple of punches blocked by C K.
C K scores with a nice hook to the head.
Can throws an elbow but it misses.
Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
C K lands a shoulder strike.
C K tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on C K - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Can fails to land.
C K stalls.
C K lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by C K.
C K lands with a right to the head.
Can fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
C K pushes Can back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
C K is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Can pulls him back up using the underhooks.
C K swings away with an uppercut that misses.
C K misses with a short punch on the inside.
Can misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Can.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Can is fighting off a takedown attempt but C K is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Can to the mat. Can regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Can wants to stand but C K is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can wriggles free and stands up.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but C K manages to avoid it.
Can misses with the body kick
and C K counters with a nice uppercut.
C K bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
C K gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Can stuns C K with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left lands for C K.
Can looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
C K paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
C K tries to counter with a clinch but Can shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can misses with a shot to the body
and C K counters with a stiff right hand.
Can connects with a good right hand that stumbles C K. C K circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Can tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and C K is able to avoid easily.
Can lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Can slips under a jab from C K.
C K fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Can, pushing him back against the cage.
C K is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
C K has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Can seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if C K can turn it around.
C K blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Can.
Good body shot from Can.
Can misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Louis C K will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
C K uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Can.
C K swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
C K misses with a left hand
and Can counters with an inside leg kick.
Can thows a leg kick but C K checks it
and C K counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Can thuds a left hand into C K's body.
C K swings widly with a right hand
enabling Can to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Can misses
and C K counters by clinching up.
C K avoids the elbow strike from Can, against the cage.
Can pushes C K back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
C K has picked Can up - he's going for a ride! C K dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
C K content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Can wants to improve his position but C K is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
C K wants to free his trapped foot but Can is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Can is pressing down on C K's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
C K pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Can is keeping the position for now.
Can is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
C K preventing the sweep.
Can wants to get back to his feet but C K is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Can lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for C K, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Can appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. C K does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can throws a leg kick that is checked
and C K counters with a one-two to the body.
Ameri Can seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Can misses with a body kick.
C K is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can swings widly with a right hand
and C K counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
C K waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Can.
Can misses with a looping left.
C K misses with the combination.
Can throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Can is looking to chop away at C K's legs.
Can is looking to wear down C K with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Can ducks under a wild hook from C K.
An attempted straight right counter from Can misses the target.
Can misses with a body punch
letting C K counter with a right hand.
C K moves out of range of the body kick.
C K has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can throws a sloppy body shot
and C K counters with a nice uppercut.
Can with a jab.
C K uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
Can lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ameri Can is winning the standup battle so far.
C K closes the distance looking to clinch
and Can cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
C K slips a straight right by Can.
Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but C K was well out of range. Poor timing from Can.
It seemed like C K was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Can tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ameri Can will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
C K cracks Can with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Can lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Can tries to land a leg kick but C K saw it coming and moves away.
C K getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Can misses with an uppercut
enabling C K to counter with a crisp jab.
Can lands with a kick to the temple. C K shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
C K looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Can on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Can uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from C K.
C K misses with a hook. Can ducked under it nicely.
C K 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.
Can throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Can scores with the left hand. C K knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
C K cracks Can with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Can keeps C K at a distance using the push kick.
Can scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Can connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
C K avoids the head kick by Can.
Can feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits C Ks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Can moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Can throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck C K on the side of the head.
Can will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can throws a body punch but C K moves out of range.
C K wants to counter with a clinch but Can pushes him away.
C K takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
C K connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Can's hands.
Can misses with a leg kick
and C K counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Can keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from C K.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Can, as that shot connected.
C K uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
Can rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and C K connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
C K keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
C K looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Can throws a body punch but C K moves out of range.
Can bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Can misses with a leg kick
and C K counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Can lands a jab to C K's midsection.
Can misses with a low kick.
C K avoids a punch combination nicely.
Can misses the body punch
and C K counters with a nice uppercut.
C K darts in and clinches Can up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from C K.
Can misses with an elbow over the top.
C K scores with a shot to the side of Can's head.
Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
C K scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Can has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
C K gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
C K controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
C K trying to control the position from guard on top but Can is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
C K postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Louis C K.
I think C K has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iwon Raczynski (ranked 1910 p4p, 2981 weight class) and Kyle Kuzma (ranked 261 p4p, 398 weight class). Kuzma comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tarararara kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Iwon Raczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Kuzma!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuzma scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuzma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuzma misses with a straight right.
Kuzma tests Raczynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raczynski avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been informed that Kuzma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Raczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyle Kuzma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raczynski throws a front kick aimed at Kuzma's knee but Kuzma avoids it well.
Kuzma lands a nice hook to Raczynski's body. Raczynski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raczynski thuds his right hand into Kuzma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raczynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuzma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuzma tries to clinch there but Raczynski circles away.
Raczynski misses with an uppercut. Kuzma saw that one coming.
Raczynski misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raczynski's sensitive parts.
Kuzma throws a nice looking combination but Raczynski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raczynski looks to land a left hand but Kuzma moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Raczynski.
Kuzma misses with a body shot.
Kuzma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Raczynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuzma throws a right hand that Raczynski ducks under and follows up with a left that Raczynski also avoids with ease.
Kuzma tried to score with a low kick but Raczynski checks it.
Raczynski dodges the punch combination from Kuzma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzma. Raczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raczynski forces Kuzma back against the cage and clinches.
Raczynski is stalling here.
Kuzma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raczynski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kuzma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raczynski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
Raczynski needs to keep his hands up - Kuzma had a free shot at his head there.
A bone on bone clash there as Raczynski blocks the leg kick.
Kuzma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raczynski.
Kuzma tests Raczynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raczynski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuzma.
Raczynski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Raczynski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuzma lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuzma tries to land a body kick
and Raczynski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kuzma! Raczynski lets Kuzma back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kuzma is rocked!
Kuzma misses with a double jab
and Raczynski counters with a right hand from hell and Kuzma is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iwon Raczynski!
Iwon Raczynski 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.
Kyle Kuzma spoke after the fight, saying 'I will back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 3544 p4p, 2971 weight class) and Brandon Stark (ranked 442 p4p, 373 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sailcirc might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to THE SCOTTS. Torcadall Sailcirc has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torcadall Sailcirc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark wants to clinch.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Sailcirc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark sprawls and moves away.
Stark moves in looking to clinch but Sailcirc pushes him off.
We've been told by Sailcirc's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sailcirc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stark.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark throws a right hand that Sailcirc ducks under and follows up with a left that Sailcirc also avoids with ease.
Sailcirc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark tries to clinch but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Stark swings for the body but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Sailcirc throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut
and Stark counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stark has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sailcirc.
Stark throws a hook to the side of Sailcirc's head but Sailcirc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Stark lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark lands a really nice looking cross but Sailcirc seems unphased.
Stark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sailcirc looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stark!
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sailcirc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sailcirc is trying to get an arm triangle but Stark is defending well.
Stark is not content to let Sailcirc control the position.
Stark wants to control but Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sailcirc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sailcirc trying to control the position but Stark is working away.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to control Sailcirc's posture but Sailcirc avoids it.
Stark manages to get back to half guard.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark has Sailcirc pulled in close to control his posture.
Sailcirc drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Sailcirc off! Sailcirc jumps back into Stark's guard.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailcirc is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sailcirc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sailcirc is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc preventing the sweep.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
Sailcirc is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark misses the jab.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sailcirc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sailcirc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Sailcirc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sailcirc misses the jab.
Stark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sailcirc.
Brandon Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sailcirc.
Stark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sailcirc. Sailcirc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Sailcirc is just out of range.
Sailcirc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Sailcirc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sailcirc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sailcirc misses with a takedown
and Stark counters with a left to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark lands with a hook. Sailcirc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stark misses with a straight left.
Brandon Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark dips to his left and cracks Sailcirc with an uppercut!
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sailcirc.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Sailcirc is just out of range.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sailcirc closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stark to the mat! Stark manages to get full guard.
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Sailcirc defends easily.
Sailcirc trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark trying to control the position.
Stark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sailcirc haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sailcirc is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sailcirc is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sailcirc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sailcirc on the side of the head.
Stark misses with a hook.
Sailcirc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stark lands a jab.
Stark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sailcirc in his tracks.
Stark lands a jab to the nose.
Sailcirc feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sailcirc works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stark wants to control but Sailcirc is keeping busy.
Sailcirc seems to be looking for submissions.
Sailcirc seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura but Stark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sailcirc to get the leverage.
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stark defends it well.
Sailcirc looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Torcadall Sailcirc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark is looking for a sweep. Sailcirc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sailcirc forces his way into half guard.
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura here.
Sailcirc is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Sailcirc is working for a submission of some sort.
Sailcirc controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sailcirc is working away from the top position though.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Stark moves into full guard.
Stark keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Sailcirc trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailcirc passes Stark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stark is positioning himself well to prevent Sailcirc advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark tries to roll over but Sailcirc keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Torcadall Sailcirc will probably get the nod.
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!
Stark throws out a loose jab but Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark looks to land a left hand but Sailcirc moved out of range nicely.
Sailcirc feints and as Stark raises his hands in defense, Sailcirc changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Stark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sailcirc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sailcirc is trying to control. Stark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sailcirc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stark wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark trying to hold on to Sailcirc's head to control him but Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc wants to work for an arm triangle but Stark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stark defends it well.
Stark trying to control from the bottom.
Sailcirc looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sailcirc seems to be looking for submissions.
Stark manages to get to full guard.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Stark can't keep his opponent in guard - Sailcirc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stark gets full guard.
Stark is trying to control the position but Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard.
Stark 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.
Sailcirc drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sailcirc jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Sailcirc drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Sailcirc off! Sailcirc jumps back into Stark's guard.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sailcirc controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sailcirc defends it easily.
Sailcirc won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sailcirc trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark misses with an uppercut
and Sailcirc counters with a shoot takedown. Stark fights it but they end up in guard.
Sailcirc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Sailcirc drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sailcirc jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sailcirc stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Stark trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sailcirc passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torcadall Sailcirc showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sailcirc 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torcadall Sailcirc!
An out of breath Torcadall Sailcirc thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 1002 p4p, 1291 weight class) and Jake Drummond (ranked 158 p4p, 199 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Drummond!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drummond scores with a hook to the body. Zaire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jake Drummond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drummond throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Drummond lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Zaire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drummond doesn't seem phased though.
Drummond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.
Drummond tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Drummond connects with a body shot.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as Zaire blocks the low kick.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drummond. That did some damage!
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drummond was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Zaire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Drummond moves out of range easily.
Drummond connects with a solid leg kick.
Drummond throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drummond.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drummond scores with a leg kick.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drummond lands a head shot.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drummond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaire lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire slips under a jab from Drummond.
Drummond dips to his left and cracks Zaire with an uppercut!
Drummond looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drummond has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zaire swings for the body but Drummond moves out of range.
Drummond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Drummond misses with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a right hand to the body.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Drummond throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Drummond misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Drummond misses.
Zaire motions for Drummond to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Drummond finds it's target.
Zaire connects with a crisp jab.
Drummond cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drummond throws a leg kick
and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drummond throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
Zaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drummond swinging wildly here.
Drummond walks into a straight right hand from Zaire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Drummond just manages to avoid it.
Drummond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drummond misses the shot to the body.
Zaire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drummond throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire takes a swing at Drummond's ribcage but misses.
Drummond lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drummond swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a body kick that stops Drummond in his tracks momentarily.
Zaire slips a jab from Drummond.
Drummond needs to keep his hands up - Zaire had a free shot at his head there.
Zaire moves out of range of the body kick.
Drummond throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zaire's head.
It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Nice cross by Zaire.
Drummond looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Zaire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zaire misses the jab.
Zaire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drummond can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Drummond.
Drummond misses with a head kick.
Zaire tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Drummond slips under a jab from Zaire.
Drummond drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zaire defends it well.
Drummond thuds his right hand into Zaire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drummond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaire lands a jab to Drummond's midsection.
Drummond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Drummond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drummond steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zaire.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drummond throws a front kick aimed at Zaire's knee but Zaire avoids it well.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drummond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Drummond.
Zaire lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Drummond down.
Drummond lands a leg kick that knocks Zaire off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drummond swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drummond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drummond is looking to score with low kicks.
Zaire blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Drummond misses.
Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drummond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drummond lands the left hand.
Zaire throws a hook but Drummond avoids it easily.
Drummond lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Drummond misses with a low kick.
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Drummond moves away and avoids it.
Zaire connects with a single shot there.
Drummond misses with a looping left.
Zaire connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire defending well as Drummond loads up on a big left hand.
Drummond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Drummond.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drummond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaire thuds his shin into the meat of Drummond's side.
Jake Drummond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drummond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Drummond avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire connects with a nice looking jab.
Zaire scores with a leg kick.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Drummond.
Drummond throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Drummond backs away, Zaire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Drummond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drummond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drummond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaire cracks Drummond with a good jab.
Drummond throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drummond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drummond looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Drummond misses with a straight right.
Drummond shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zaire is looking to control Drummond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zaire avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drummond looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drummond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zaire regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire pulls Drummond in to control the position.
Zaire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zaire holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaire is on top in guard.
Zaire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drummond controls Zaire momentarily but Zaire frees himself.
Zaire sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drummond looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zaire controlling from the top position.
Drummond 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.
Zaire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire postures up.
Drummond is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drummond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drummond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drummond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaire with a hook.
Drummond misses with a hook.
Drummond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Drummond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drummond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drummond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Drummond lands with a cross.
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaire lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire moves away from the strike by Drummond.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire takes a swing at Drummond's ribcage but misses.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drummond was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Drummond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Drummond.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Zaire thumps Drummond with a low kick.
Drummond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zaire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drummond misses with a right hand
and Zaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drummond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaire lands with a nice body punch.
Zaire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drummond in his tracks.
Drummond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drummond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire lands a lovely overhand right.
Drummond wants to land a leg kick but Zaire is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drummond.
Drummond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Drummond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drummond.
Drummond thumps Zaire with a low kick.
A big left from Drummond misses.
Drummond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire throws a low kick but Drummond avoids it.
Drummond misses with a looping left.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drummond.
Zaire lands a nice looking body shot.
Drummond avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Drummond throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Drummond throws a leg kick that misses.
Drummond tries to work over Zaire's front leg with a kick but Zaire checks it.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Drummond.
Drummond misses with an uppercut
and Zaire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Drummond really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drummond wants to land a leg kick but Zaire is out of range.
Drummond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Drummond misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drummond throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Zaire stuns Drummond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drummond with a nice cross.
Zaire defending well as Drummond loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Drummond misses.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Drummond.
Zaire lunges at Drummond with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drummond's hand.
Drummond misses with a low kick as Zaire jumps back.
Drummond scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Drummond moves out of range easily.
Zaire throws a hook but Drummond avoids it easily.
Drummond lands a jab.
Drummond takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Drummond avoids the body shot from Zaire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Drummond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zaire if he has to take too many more of those.
Drummond fails with a takedown attempt.
Drummond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Drummond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaire cracks Drummond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Drummond misses its intended target.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drummond manages to avoid it.
Drummond wants to counter with a clinch but Zaire pushes him away.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Drummond misses with a hook.
Zaire lands with a hook. Drummond tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Zaire finds it's way through Drummond's defenses.
Drummond avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Drummond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drummond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Zaire.
Drummond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Drummond moves away and avoids it.
Drummond tries to score with a low kick but Zaire moves his leg out of the way.
Zaire checks the leg kick.
Drummond misses with a low kick as Zaire jumps back.
Good work by Zaire as he checks the leg kick.
Zaire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaire checks a leg kick.
Drummond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaire.
An inside leg kick from Drummond misses.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Drummond misses with an uppercut.
Zaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drummond connects with a looping right hand.
Zaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
Drummond misses with an uppercut.
Zaire cracks Drummond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drummond was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drummond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Drummond misses.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Drummond is just out of range.
Zaire connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drummond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaire. That did some damage!
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Drummond's front leg but catches the back leg as Drummond tries to avoid it.
Drummond throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Drummond.
Drummond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drummond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaire is out of range and Drummond settles back down.
Drummond wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire scores with a head kick.
Zaire blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaire is looking to counter with a body kick.
Drummond takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drummond throws a lazy head kick
and Zaire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abdullah Zaire.
Well Zaire 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
After winning the bout, Abdullah Zaire 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Abner (ranked 360 p4p, 989 weight class) and Nils Ragnaar (ranked 57 p4p, 156 weight class). Abner comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade. Ragnaar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mustasch - The Wave. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nils Ragnaar enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cayden Abner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Ragnaar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ragnaar.
Abner defending well as Ragnaar loads up on a big left hand.
Abner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Ragnaar.
Abner staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Ragnaar misses.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the side of Abner's head but Abner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnaar looks to throw the jab but Abner is out of range.
Ragnaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnaar scores with a hook to the body. Abner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar defending well as Abner loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abner staying out of range there.
Abner tried to counter with a leg kick but Ragnaar avoided it.
Ragnaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abner. That did some damage!
Ragnaar lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnaar tries to land a leg kick but Abner saw it coming and moves away.
Ragnaar throws a sloppy head kick and Abner moves out of range easily.
Abner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abner lands in his opponent's guard.
Ragnaar keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass.
Ragnaar keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner wants to control from the top but Ragnaar keeps moving.
Abner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ragnaar keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass.
Abner is working hard here to advance position.
Ragnaar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abner doesn't seem bothered though.
Abner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ragnaar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnaar.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick.
Abner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abner throws the left hand but Ragnaar avoids the punch easily.
Ragnaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abner is out of range and Ragnaar settles back down.
Abner throws a counter high kick but Ragnaar was just alert enough to avoid it.
Abner throws a jab when Ragnaar was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Ragnaar misses.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abner throws a front kick aimed at Ragnaar's knee but Ragnaar avoids it well.
Nils Ragnaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abner connects with a body shot that sends Ragnaar's belly button to the back.
Ragnaar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abner thuds a left hand into Ragnaar's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Ragnaar tenderised Abner's leg. Abner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abner ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abner wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnaar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abner is thwarting Ragnaar's attempts to control the position.
Abner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Abner thows a huge punch but Ragnaar dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Ragnaar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ragnaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick but Abner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar scores with a jab. Abner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ragnaar wants to land a leg kick but Abner is out of range.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that misses
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abner tries to clinch but Ragnaar is having none of it.
Ragnaar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abner counters with a nice leg kick.
Abner moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner checks a leg kick.
Abner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ragnaar if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab by Abner.
It looks like Nils Ragnaar has been cut.
That kick from Ragnaar tenderised Abner's leg. Abner is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ragnaar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abner avoids the head kick by Ragnaar.
A head kick from Ragnaar lands but Abner takes it in his stride.
Abner tests Ragnaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Ragnaar misses.
Abner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ragnaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
Abner with the inside leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a low kick but Abner avoids it.
Abner is looking to counter the offense by Ragnaar and move into the clinch.
Ragnaar cracks Abner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Ragnaar lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnaar.
Abner is looking for a counter combo.
Abner scores with a push kick.
Abner swinging wildly here.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick which misses Abner's front leg but catches the back leg as Abner tries to avoid it.
Ragnaar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnaar.
Abner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnaar misses with a looping right.
Abner is looking for a counter combo.
Abner tries to clinch there but Ragnaar circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ragnaar scores with a jab. Abner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ragnaar throws a low kick but Abner moves out of range easily.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragnaar throws a big shot that misses.
Abner throws a head kick but Ragnaar moves out of range.
Ragnaar misses with a hook.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Ragnaar manages to avoid it.
Abner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnaar. Ragnaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Ragnaar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ragnaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Ragnaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Ragnaar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ragnaar.
Abner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ragnaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ragnaar motions for Abner to come forward. Ragnaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abner lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ragnaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
Abner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ragnaar throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot.
As Ragnaar tries to get set, Abner tries to push him back and clinch up but Ragnaar manages to avoid the attempt.
Ragnaar throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Abner misses the target.
Ragnaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abner throws a series of punches but Ragnaar moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Ragnaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nils Ragnaar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ragnaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abner moves away.
Ragnaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abner lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnaar misses with a kick to the body.
Ragnaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abner jabs Ragnaar right on the nose. Ragnaar blinks but takes it well.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Ragnaar.
As Ragnaar backs away, Abner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Abner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ragnaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the side of Abner's head but Abner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abner misses with an uppercut.
Abner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner missing with a left hand there. Ragnaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abner moves forwards but Ragnaar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnaar there.
Abner takes a swing at Ragnaar's ribcage but misses.
Ragnaar is looking to score with low kicks.
Abner tests Ragnaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ragnaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Ragnaar - just one landing.
Ragnaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Abner works Ragnaar's body with a nice hook.
Abner darts in and clinches Ragnaar up against the cage.
Abner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abner pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ragnaar has passed into half guard!
Abner wants to get back to full guard but Ragnaar has mounted him!
Abner can't escape the position.
Abner tries to lock up and control but Ragnaar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner is trying to reverse the position but instead Ragnaar has taken his back - oops!
Ragnaar keeps control of the position as Abner tries to break free.
Will Ragnaar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar controlling well, preventing Abner from escaping the position.
Ragnaar trying to control momentarily.
Abner is in bad spot here.
Ragnaar has good solid back control here.
Abner trying to control the action but Ragnaar just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abner turns into Ragnaar and is now in his guard.
Abner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ragnaar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ragnaar has escaped and now he's on top!
Cayden Abner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ragnaar's guard.
Abner controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Ragnaar really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Ragnaar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ragnaar is looking to score with low kicks.
Ragnaar misses with a straight right.
Ragnaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Abner slips under a jab.
Abner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar thows a leg kick but Abner checks it
and Abner counters with a crisp one two that drops Ragnaar! Abner thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ragnaar to his feet! Ragnaar is in big trouble!
Abner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abner lands a leg kick that knocks Ragnaar off balance momentarily.
Abner slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar cracks Abner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnaar there.
A low kick lands for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abner thumps Ragnaar with a low kick.
Ragnaar is looking to land body kicks.
Abner circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Ragnaar drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Abner follows Ragnaar to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Cayden Abner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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