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RISE 118 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapani Kangas (ranked 23932 p4p, 5412 weight class) and Sage Rochester (ranked 482 p4p, 450 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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4 - 9 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tapani Kangas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sage Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rochester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rochester plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rochester throws a series of punches but Kangas avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Kangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rochester clinches.
Kangas lands an uppercut.
Rochester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Kangas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kangas.
Kangas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rochesters head.
Rochester lands a nice shot to the body.
Rochester swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Rochester.
Rochester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rochester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kangas up against the cage.
Rochester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas tries to throw a body punch but Rochester avoids it by throwing Kangas back against the cage.
Kangas prevents a body shot from Rochester.
Kangas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rochester.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rochester blocking some punches.
Kangas blocking some punches.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rochester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochester misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Rochester on the inside.
Rochester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rochester working aggressively here.
Kangas lands a left hand.
Rochester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rochester is pushing Kangas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rochester.
Rochester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Rochester swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Rochester blocks a body shot from Kangas.
A short body shot lands from Kangas as the two fighters clinch.
Rochester wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochester can't find room to land a body shot as Kangas controls the action.
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochester swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas tries to work over Rochester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rochester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rochester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kangas or not.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rochester can't find room to land a body shot as Kangas controls the action.
Rochester struggles to land a body shot inside as Kangas controls his hands.
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
Kangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rochester.
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
Kangas tries to throw a body punch but Rochester avoids it by throwing Kangas back against the cage.
Rochester takes a shot to the head.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rochester's elbow.
Kangas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rochesters head.
Rochester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rochester.
Kangas tries to work over Rochester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kangas.
Rochester misses with the head strike.
Rochester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rochester misses with some punches.
Kangas looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Kangas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rochester blocks an uppercut.
Rochester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kangas can't find room to land a body shot as Rochester controls the action.
Rochester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Kangas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sage Rochester will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rochester takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kangas misses the target.
Rochester lands a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Rochester.
A swing and a miss from Kangas.
A telegraphed right hand from Rochester misses the target.
Rochester throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kangas counters with a right hand to the body.
Rochester just misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Rochester just misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
Kangas moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Kangas.
Rochester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rochester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas can't find room to land a body shot as Rochester controls the action.
Rochester tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Rochester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rochester stalling in the clinch but Kangas improves position.
Rochester working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kangas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rochester controls his hands.
Rochester misses with some punches.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Rochester wants to stall.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rochester controls his hands.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Kangas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kangas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Kangas lands a right hand.
Rochester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochester misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester blocking some punches.
Kangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rochester.
Kangas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kangas.
Rochester takes a shot to the head.
Rochester trying to stall but Kangas improves his position.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kangas digs a right hand into Rochester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rochester's gas tank.
Rochester misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
Rochester tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Tapani Kangas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rochester misses with the head strike.
Rochester displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kangas up against the cage.
Rochester can't find room to land a body shot as Kangas controls the action.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rochester's elbow.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas.
Kangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rochester.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rochester.
Kangas lands a right hand.
Kangas is working Rochester over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rochester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rochester misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas.
 Rochester is rocked!
Kangas lands with a left to the head.
Rochester is still on wobbly legs! Can Kangas finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kangas as Rochester tries to tie him up.
Rochester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rochester blocks an uppercut.
Kangas lands a big right hand that drops Rochester! The killer instinct kicks in and Kangas finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kangas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Beneke (ranked 3318 p4p, 3688 weight class) and Biggus Dickus (ranked 399 p4p, 428 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Beneke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Biggus Dickus!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beneke throws a head kick but Dickus moves out of range.
Dickus misses with a low kick.
Beneke moves out of range as Dickus strikes.
Beneke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dickus is able to avoid easily.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke works over Dickus's head and body with a nice combination.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Beneke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dickus's sensitive parts.
Beneke slips a straight right by Dickus.
Beneke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beneke throws a big counter combination but Dickus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dickus throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beneke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beneke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dickus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beneke. Beneke obviously looking to wear him down.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickus blocks a head kick by Beneke.
Beneke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dickus under the eye.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Dickus moved out of range.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beneke with the inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dickus 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.
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
Beneke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickus was well out of range. Poor timing from Beneke.
Dickus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab, jab by Beneke - just one landing.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beneke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beneke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Dickus counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickus closes the distance and clinches up with Beneke, looking for a takedown. Dickus pushes Beneke against the cage but Beneke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beneke lands a slapping body shot.
Beneke throws a jab when Dickus was well out of range.
Beneke misses with a hook to the body
and Dickus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke jabs Dickus right on the nose. Dickus blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickus avoids the body shot from Beneke.
Beneke throws out a leg kick but Dickus moves out of range and Beneke only half commits.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dickus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beneke - the referee stops the clock and Dickus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beneke. Dickus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dickus moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Dickus thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice jab there from Beneke.
Beneke throws out a powerful jab.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dickus misses with a body kick.
Dickus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dickus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beneke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Dickus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beneke throws out a powerful jab.
Dickus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
Dickus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beneke with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Dickus misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickus. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beneke throwing a counter right hand but Dickus manages to avoid it.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Dickus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beneke.
Dickus walks into a straight right hand from Beneke.
Beneke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Beneke misses.
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
Dickus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beneke.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dickus momentarily.
Dickus throws a sloppy head kick and Beneke moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dickuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick from Dickus.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Dickus seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Dickus slips the punch.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Dickus slips the punch.
Dickus flicks out a counter leg kick but Beneke steps away.
Dickus staying out of range there.
Dickus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dickus shoots in for a takedown but Beneke shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Beneke misses its intended target.
Beneke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dickus moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke misses with a hook
letting Dickus counter with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Beneke.
Beneke throws a hook but Dickus blocks it.
Dickus throws out a counter right but Beneke avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke misses the jab.
Dickus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke throws the left hand but Dickus avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Beneke misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dickus moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Dickus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beneke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dickus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beneke defending well though.
Dickus with the ground and pound but Beneke uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickus is looking to work some ground and pound but Beneke has wrist control.
Beneke is wriggling around but Dickus manages to pass to half guard.
Dickus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickus seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Beneke has recovered full guard.
Dickus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet but Dickus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beneke wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beneke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dickus is controlling him.
Beneke scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickus.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dickus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Dickus is out of range.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Dickus moves out of range.
A cross from Beneke lands.
Dickus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beneke.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickus feints a counter leg kick.
Beneke throws the left hand but Dickus avoids the punch easily.
Dickus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beneke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickus slips under a jab.
Beneke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dickus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beneke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dickus scrambles back to his feet.
Beneke throws a front kick aimed at Dickus's knee but Dickus avoids it well.
Mark Beneke is winning the standup battle so far.
Beneke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dickus back to the cage. Beneke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good shot there by Beneke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickus.
Dickus with the counter takedown but Beneke avoids it easily.
Dickus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Dickus counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a right hand
and Dickus counters with a single leg into guard. Beneke didn't expect that.
Dickus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beneke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dickus can do to turn this around?
Beneke wants to stand and escape but Dickus is having none of it.
Beneke has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dickus has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dickus wants to take the fight to the mat but Beneke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickus throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
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!
Dickus staying out of range there.
Dickus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickus.
Beneke misses with a hook. Dickus ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Dickus lands a leg kick that knocks Beneke off balance momentarily.
Dickus throws a wild body kick that Beneke sees coming a mile off.
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Dickus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dickus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dickus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke lands with an overhand left.
Beneke throws a hook but Dickus blocks it.
Beneke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beneke.
Beneke throws a front kick that sends Dickus stumbling back into the cage.
Dickus misses with a left hand
and Beneke counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Beneke misses.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dickus! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Dickus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickus moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke takes a swing at Dickus's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Beneke lands with a straight right. Dickus didn't see that one coming.
Beneke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickus motions for Beneke to come forward. Dickus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickus staying out of range there.
Dickus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beneke with a jab.
Beneke throws a push kick but Dickus slaps the foot to one side.
Dickus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Beneke misses the target.
Dickus loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Dickus moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Dickus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beneke sizes up Dickus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dickus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beneke connects with a leg kick.
Beneke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dickus's sensitive parts.
Dickus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dickus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Dickus slips a jab from Beneke.
A jab from Beneke does it's job there.
Beneke connects with a jab.
Beneke throws a hook but Dickus avoids it easily.
Dickus flicks out a counter leg kick but Beneke steps away.
Beneke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickus.
Dickus ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickus darts in looking for a takedown but Beneke gets double underhooks and turns Dickus into the cage.
Dickus moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke throws the left hand but Dickus avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dickus. No joy for Beneke on that attempt.
Beneke scores with a nice right hand.
Dickus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beneke scores with a punch to the head.
Beneke checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Beneke.
Dickus looks for a takedown but Beneke sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Beneke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Dickus moved out of range.
Beneke misses with a series of wild punches.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Dickus counter with a right hand.
Dickus misses with a hook. Beneke ducked under it nicely.
Beneke slips a straight right by Dickus.
Beneke connects with the punch.
Beneke throws a leg kick but Dickus moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dickus 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 Beneke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beneke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickus misses with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Beneke - just one landing.
Beneke scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beneke throws a head kick that misses.
Beneke throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickus counters with a stiff right hand.
Dickus shoots in looking for a takedown but Beneke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dickus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggus Dickus.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Dickus moves away and avoids it.
Beneke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickus counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Dickus shoots in for a double leg but Beneke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beneke misses with a kick to the body.
Dickus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Dickus.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dickus, as that shot connected.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
and Dickus counters with a straight right hand.
Dickus ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Biggus Dickus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dickus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Beneke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beneke 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lav Artic (ranked 2615 p4p, 2219 weight class) and Homer Greatrix (ranked 323 p4p, 282 weight class). Lav Artic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Homer Greatrix's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lav Artic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Homer Greatrix!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greatrix checks a leg kick.
Artic misses with a wild combination.
A lazy body kick from Greatrix
and Artic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Greatrix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Artic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Artic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Artic lands the left hand.
Artic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Greatrix misses with a kick to the body
and Artic counters with a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Artic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Greatrix tries to clinch up.
Artic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Artic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greatrix counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Artic misses the shot to the body.
Artic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Artic moves out of range of the body kick.
Greatrix misses with a body shot.
Greatrix lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Homer Greatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greatrix misses with the combination.
Artic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artic misses with a looping right.
Artic fails with the takedown.
Greatrix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greatrix throws a body kick that misses.
Artic looks to land a combination but Greatrix avoids it well.
Artic lands a nice shot that snaps Greatrix's head back.
Whack! Greatrix lands a heavy head kick that drops Artic. The ref tackles Greatrix to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Artic was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Homer Greatrix!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amarillo Brillo (ranked 1695 p4p, 2936 weight class) and Jack Hakansson (ranked 223 p4p, 359 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amarillo Brillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hakansson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Hakansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hakansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brillo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brillo dives in and grabs Hakansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hakansson pushes down on Brillo's head and hops out.
Hakansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brillo.
Hakansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brillo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hakansson circles away.
Amarillo Brillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brillo lands a nice hook to Hakansson's body. Hakansson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakansson throws a looping overhand right but Brillo ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo misses with a left hand
enabling Hakansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hakansson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brillo drives through with a takedown into Hakansson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakansson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hakansson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hakansson has his hands on Brillo's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brillo landing some decent shots from guard.
Hakansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brillo is one step ahead there.
Brillo throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakansson looking for a guillotine here but Brillo defends easily.
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.
Hakansson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakansson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brillo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brillo 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.
Hakansson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hakansson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brillo defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brillo prevents Hakansson from getting back to his feet.
Brillo lands a couple of digs.
Brillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brillo.
Brillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hakansson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brillo defends well.
Brillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brillo postures up in Hakansson's guard and throws a big left but Hakansson blocks it.
Brillo works over Hakansson with some ground and pound from guard.
Brillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hakansson's head.
Brillo trying to control but Hakansson is working from the bottom.
Brillo throwing strikes from guard but Hakansson blocks nicely.
Brillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Hakansson controlling Brillo's posture.
Brillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brillo stands up over Hakansson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Brillo working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakansson wants to stand up but Brillo is controlling him.
Brillo is working Hakansson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hakansson controls Brillo momentarily but Brillo frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amarillo Brillo dominated that round.
That's time! Brillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Hakansson misses.
A combination from Hakansson does no damage.
Brillo takes the fight into the clinch.
Hakansson is trying to break the clinch but Brillo is controlling him.
Hakansson prevents the takedown attempt.
Hakansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brillo moves into the clinch.
Hakansson is trying to break the clinch but Brillo is controlling him.
Brillo successfully pulls guard.
Brillo wants to sweep here but Hakansson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson trying to control but Brillo is working from the bottom.
Hakansson won't allow Brillo to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brillo is working hard here to advance position.
Hakansson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hakansson is working for a kimura but Brillo is defending it quite comfortably.
Brillo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hakansson defends it easily.
Hakansson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brillo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hakansson, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson working for a triangle but Brillo defends it easily.
Brillo won't allow Hakansson to sweep him here.
Brillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hakansson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brillo won't allow Hakansson to get back to his feet.
Hakansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakansson can do to turn this around?
Brillo cracks Hakansson with a solid left hand.
Hakansson has his foot on Brillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hakansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Hakansson has his foot on Brillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Brillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brillo landing some decent shots from guard.
Brillo is working Hakansson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hakansson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hakansson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brillo trying to control but Hakansson is working from the bottom.
Hakansson has his foot on Brillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Hakansson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brillo trying to control but Hakansson is working from the bottom.
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hakansson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amarillo Brillo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brillo dives in and grabs Hakansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hakansson pushes down on Brillo's head and hops out.
Hakansson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hakansson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hakansson misses with a two punch combination.
Hakansson leaves Brillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hakansson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amarillo Brillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brillo lands a jab to the head.
Hakansson throws a shot from downtown. Brillo moves away and avoids it.
Brillo closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brillo has him pressed against the cage.
Hakansson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brillo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hakansson is trying to buck Brillo off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brillo is chipping away with strikes.
Brillo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hakansson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hakansson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brillo 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.
Hakansson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brillo pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brillo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hakansson trying to control but Brillo postures up.
Brillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brillo seems to be working for a kimura but Hakansson defends the submission attempt.
Brillo prevents Hakansson from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brillo connects with a nice short shot to Hakansson's temple.
Hakansson is looking to control Brillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hakansson avoid being mounted?
Amarillo Brillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brillo working Hakansson over with strikes.
Brillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brillo 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.
Hakansson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Hakansson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brillo stops Hakansson from standing up.
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brillo stands up over Hakansson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hakansson has his hands on Brillo's head, controlling the position.
Brillo wants to control from the top but Hakansson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakansson pulls Brillo in close to prevent any damage.
Jack Hakansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakansson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amarillo Brillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brillo, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amarillo Brillo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Cassidy (ranked 1095 p4p, 1485 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (ranked 138 p4p, 195 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dragneel's choice of entrance music: Come the Fire Dragon. This should be a great matchup!
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butch Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Cassidy lands with an uppercut that bounces Dragneel off the cage and back into range.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassidy looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
Cassidy staying out of range there.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dragneel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cassidy misses with a body punch
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassidy throws out the jab.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Cassidy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cassidy scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cassidy throws a front kick aimed at Dragneel's knee but Dragneel avoids it well.
Dragneel staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cassidy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cassidy catches Dragneel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dragneel moves out of range of the leg kick from Cassidy.
A jab lands there for Cassidy.
A clash of legs there as Dragneel blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel slips a jab from Cassidy.
Dragneel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cassidy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy slips under a jab from Dragneel.
Cassidy loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Cassidy lands a slapping body shot.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a poor cross that misses
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassidy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Cassidy misses.
Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Cassidy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Cassidy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dragneel doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassidy slips a jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassidy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dragneel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Cassidy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Dragneel. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut there from Cassidy.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassidy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dragneel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Cassidy ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassidy misses its target.
Cassidy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dragneel checks it well.
Dragneel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch.
Cassidy moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
Butch Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cassidy.
Cassidy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragneel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Cassidy.
Cassidy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cassidy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy throws a good cross that connects.
Cassidy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Cassidy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Dragneel as he checks the leg kick.
Cassidy swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
Dragneel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cassidy back to the cage. Dragneel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cassidy takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Cassidy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Cassidy.
Cassidy digs a good hook to Dragneel's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Cassidy throws a front kick aimed at Dragneel's knee but Dragneel avoids it well.
A left lands for Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a hook. Dragneel ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel counters with a body kick.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Cassidy misses the target.
Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Dragneel ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy jabs Dragneel right on the nose. Dragneel blinks but takes it well.
Cassidy looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
Cassidy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragneel.
Cassidy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cassidy throws a lazy uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a leg kick.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Dragneel throws out a counter right but Cassidy avoids it with no problem.
Cassidy lands a nice looking body shot.
Cassidy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Dragneel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy slips under a jab.
Cassidy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Cassidy misses with a looping left.
Cassidy throws an overhand right that lands on Dragneel's shoulder, as Dragneel tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy scores with a body shot.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cassidy missing with a left hand there. Dragneel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Cassidy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Cassidy throws a big shot that misses.
Cassidy throws a leg kick that misses.
Cassidy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Cassidy.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassidy misses the target.
Cassidy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dragneel can do to turn this around?
Cassidy lands with a good body shot.
Cassidy throws a front kick aimed at Dragneel's knee but Dragneel avoids it well.
Cassidy catches Dragneel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Cassidy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cassidy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel throws a shot from downtown. Cassidy moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassidy misses with a body shot.
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassidy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragneel lands with a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dragneel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cassidy has got the better of the exchanges.
Cassidy misses with a shot to the body
letting Dragneel counter with a right hand.
Cassidy misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Cassidy.
Dragneel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dragneel throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Dragneel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cassidy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dragneel doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassidy scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely.
Cassidy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
Cassidy dips to his left and cracks Dragneel with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Cassidy.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Cassidy throws a front kick that sends Dragneel stumbling back into the cage.
Cassidy checks a leg kick nicely.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Cassidy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Cassidy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Cassidy moves out of range easily.
Dragneel walks into a stiff left hand from Cassidy.
Dragneel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Cassidy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel throws out a counter right but Cassidy avoids it with no problem.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Cassidy misses with a low kick.
Cassidy takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Cassidy throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Cassidy slips under a jab.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy.
Nice shot lands for Cassidy.
Cassidy stuns Dragneel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dragneel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragneel misses with a two punch combination.
Cassidy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Dragneel.
Dragneel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Cassidy looks to land a body kick but Dragneel moved away.
Cassidy looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Cassidy. That snapped Dragneel's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel throws a hook but Cassidy avoids it easily.
Butch Cassidy is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
Cassidy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dragneel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cassidy moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassidy.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Cassidy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cassidy digs a good body shot into Dragneel's ribs.
Cassidy takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Cassidy throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Cassidy misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Cassidy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dragneel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cassidy misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Dragneel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cassidy looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Cassidy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dragneel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassidy. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassidy loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Cassidy. Beautiful body shot.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Cassidy looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Cassidy.
Dragneel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dragneel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel throws a series of punches but Cassidy avoids them all with ease.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassidy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy digs a good hook to Dragneel's body.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Cassidy lands with a shot to the body.
Dragneel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dragneel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dragneel moves away from the strike by Cassidy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy scores with a jab. Dragneel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassidy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassidy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cassidy defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
Cassidy misses with a body kick.
Cassidy misses with a left hand
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassidy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cassidy cracks Dragneel with an open hand slap.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Cassidy scoring well with a low kick there.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassidy.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Cassidy saw that one coming.
Dragneel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cassidy swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cassidy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butch Cassidy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target.
Cassidy looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Good shot there by Cassidy.
Cassidy with a nice cross.
Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely.
Cassidy with a jab.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Cassidy ducked under it nicely.
Cassidy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dragneel takes a step back to recover.
Cassidy lands with a cross.
Cassidy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragneel finds it's way round the side to connect with Cassidy's head.
Cassidy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragneel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab by Dragneel.
Cassidy scores with a jab.
Dragneel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cassidy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dragneel checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy tries a low kick but Dragneel avoids it.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cassidy lands with a shot to the body.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Cassidy throws an off balance right hand
and Dragneel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cassidy thinking.
Cassidy misses with a lunging right hand
and Dragneel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassidy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
Cassidy scores with a shot to the body.
Cassidy tries to score with a low kick but Dragneel moves his leg out of the way.
Dragneel misses the jab.
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!
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Cassidy's shoulder, as Cassidy tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cassidy with a nice cross.
Cassidy scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dragneel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Cassidy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragneel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cassidy misses with a body shot.
Cassidy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Cassidy moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Cassidy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassidy cracks a nice hook into Dragneel's ribs.
Cassidy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragneel.
Cassidy lands a leg kick that knocks Dragneel off balance momentarily.
Cassidy throws a lazy uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Cassidy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cassidy 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Cassidy!
During a confident post fight interview, Butch Cassidy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alain Aspect (ranked 973 p4p, 1793 weight class) and Bert McAlroy (ranked 126 p4p, 228 weight class). Alain Aspect has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alain Aspect!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bert McAlroy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aspect swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAlroy slips under a jab.
Aspect definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aspect fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McAlroy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McAlroy jabs Aspect to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aspect takes one to the side of the head.
Aspect gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McAlroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Aspect.
McAlroy lands with a right to the head.
McAlroy lands an uppercut.
McAlroy misses with the head strike.
McAlroy struggles to land a body shot inside as Aspect controls his hands.
Aspect blocks a body shot from McAlroy.
McAlroy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of McAlroy backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Aspect.
McAlroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McAlroy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McAlroy lands a shoulder strike.
McAlroy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aspect is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and McAlroy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McAlroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aspect looks to score with a jab to the body but McAlroy is just out of range.
Aspect moves to clinch but McAlroy breaks away
and McAlroy counters with a left and a right that stings Aspect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlroy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aspect moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
McAlroy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aspect moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAlroy misses with a combination
and Aspect counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aspect changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McAlroy throws a nice looking combination but Aspect bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aspect wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McAlroy tries a body shot but Aspect blocks it.
McAlroy manages to break the clinch.
McAlroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McAlroy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aspect darts in and clinches McAlroy up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McAlroy taking a breather.
McAlroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McAlroy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aspect seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McAlroy can turn it around.
Aspect lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aspect prevents a body shot from McAlroy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McAlroy.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McAlroy stalling.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect tries a body shot but McAlroy blocks it.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect lands with a short shot to the head.
Aspect gets through McAlroy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aspect just misses with a elbow thrown towards McAlroy's brow.
McAlroy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aspect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by McAlroy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McAlroy.
McAlroy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McAlroy can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
McAlroy is trying to force a seperation but Aspect has the dominant position.
McAlroy lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Aspect is leaning against McAlroy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aspect tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aspect tries a body shot but McAlroy blocks it.
McAlroy looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aspect.
McAlroy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aspect up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McAlroy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alain Aspect dominated that round.
That's time! Aspect's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aspect swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aspect is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAlroy can do to turn this around?
McAlroy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McAlroy tries to bum rush Aspect with a series of wild strikes but Aspect uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAlroy. Aspect does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAlroy digs a good hook to Aspect's body.
Aspect darts in trying to clinch
and McAlroy counters with a left and a right that stings Aspect.
Bert McAlroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from McAlroy.
Alain Aspect seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aspect jabs at McAlroy's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspect instigates a clinch.
McAlroy is trying to maintain a safe position but Aspect gets an underhook and turns McAlroy into the cage.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of McAlroy backwards.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Alain Aspect has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McAlroy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McAlroy misses with the head strike.
McAlroy dodges an elbow strike from Aspect.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McAlroy blocks the elbow strike.
Aspect misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McAlroy scores with a nice hook to the head.
McAlroy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect tries to work over McAlroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspect pushes off an throws an elbow but McAlroy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a body punch.
Aspect struggles to land a body shot inside as McAlroy controls his hands.
McAlroy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McAlroy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aspect tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McAlroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Aspect.
McAlroy misses with a few strikes there.
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!
McAlroy moves away from the strike by Aspect.
McAlroy throws a poor cross that misses
and Aspect counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aspect is looking to wear down McAlroy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McAlroy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McAlroy looks to land a combination but Aspect avoids it well.
Aspect scores with a jab to the body.
Aspect uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McAlroy.
McAlroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and McAlroy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aspect clinches.
Aspect misses with a body punch.
McAlroy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McAlroy swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
McAlroy lands a nice shot to the body.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspect can't find room to land a body shot as McAlroy controls the action.
Aspect creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McAlroy's defenses.
McAlroy is stalling here.
McAlroy lands with a short shot to the head.
McAlroy stalling in the clinch.
McAlroy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McAlroy.
McAlroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McAlroy breaks the clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McAlroy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aspect misses the shot to the body.
Aspect drives through and clinches with McAlroy against the cage.
Aspect lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bert McAlroy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aspect is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McAlroy.
McAlroy misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Aspect misses the target.
Aspect looks to score with a jab to the body but McAlroy is just out of range.
McAlroy throws a counter combo.
McAlroy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McAlroy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aspect is looking to counter the offense by McAlroy and move into the clinch.
McAlroy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aspect looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aspect scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect throws a lazy right hand but McAlroy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McAlroy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Aspect tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aspect wants to clinch up but McAlroy keeps it at a distance.
Aspect just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspect misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAlroy.
Aspect misses with a jab to the body
and McAlroy counters with a nice uppercut.
McAlroy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aspect was well out of range. Poor timing from McAlroy.
An attempted straight right counter from Aspect misses the target.
Aspect moves into the clinch.
Aspect tries to throw a body punch but McAlroy avoids it by throwing Aspect back against the cage.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
McAlroy misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by McAlroy.
Aspect lands an elbow just above McAlroy 's eye.
Aspect pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McAlroy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Aspect.
McAlroy scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McAlroy blocks an elbow strike from Aspect.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by McAlroy.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but McAlroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect lands a body shot in the clinch.
McAlroy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McAlroy is looking to break free of the clinch but Aspect has double underhooks.
Aspect looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by McAlroy.
Aspect tries to throw a body punch but McAlroy avoids it by throwing Aspect back against the cage.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Aspect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect struggles to land a body shot inside as McAlroy controls his hands.
McAlroy stalling the fight.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aspect.
Aspect is leaning against McAlroy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McAlroy blocking some punches.
McAlroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McAlroy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McAlroy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McAlroy tries to stall but Aspect uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McAlroy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aspect is keeping busy.
McAlroy blocks an elbow strike from Aspect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of McAlroy backwards.
McAlroy can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
A short left from Aspect.
Aspect presses McAlroy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect prevents a body shot from McAlroy.
McAlroy is looking to control Aspect's arms but Aspect gets an underhook and turns him. Now McAlroy has his back to the cage.
Aspect throws an elbow that misses.
McAlroy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McAlroy blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Aspect.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by McAlroy.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aspect lands an elbow just above McAlroy 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Aspect showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aspect 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alain Aspect!
During a confident post fight interview, Alain Aspect thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giro Inhanamoto (ranked 1274 p4p, 1050 weight class) and Dio Nysus (ranked 166 p4p, 144 weight class). Giro Inhanamoto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dio Nysus's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giro Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dio Nysus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nysus gets tackled into the cage by Inhanamoto. Inhanamoto maintains the clinch.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Nysus 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.
Nysus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Nysus blocks it.
Nysus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nysus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nysus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Nysus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nysus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nysus lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Nysus uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nysus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Nysus.
I was talking to Inhanamoto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nysus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhanamoto working aggressively here.
Inhanamoto is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nysus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nysus throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nysus.
Nysus blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Nysus scores with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nysus lands an uppercut.
Nysus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Nysus.
Nysus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nysus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nysus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Nysus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nysus throws a head punch that misses.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Nysus avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inhanamoto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nysus.
A head punch on the inside from Nysus fails to land.
Inhanamoto works on Nysus's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto pushes Nysus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nysus prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nysus misses with the head strike.
Nysus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nysus backwards.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Nysus has a couple of punches blocked by Inhanamoto.
A hook to the body from Inhanamoto.
Nysus pushes Inhanamoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nysus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Nysus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Inhanamoto.
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Nysus looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nysus backwards.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the side of Nysus's head.
Nysus is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
Nysus is still on wobbly legs! Can Inhanamoto finish him?
Inhanamoto creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nysus with a big uppercut! Nysus tries to clinch up but Inhanamoto pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nysus to the mat! Nysus covers up and Inhanamoto unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lester Green (ranked 1345 p4p, 1611 weight class) and Rafael Soto (ranked 76 p4p, 96 weight class). Green's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, This Is Beetle. Soto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Parkway Drive - Wild Eyes. On his way into the cage it seems that Lester Green has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lester Green seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lester Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Soto!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soto moves to clinch but Green breaks away
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Soto moves to clinch but Green breaks away
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soto closes the distance and pushes Green back into the cage.
Green is leaning against Soto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto is trying to pull guard but Green has him pressed against the cage.
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rafael Soto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soto moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green scores with a body shot.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Soto.
Jab by Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto wants to clinch
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soto tries to clinch up
and Green counters with a nice body shot.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soto drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green scores with a nice strike.
Soto moves to clinch but Green breaks away
and Green counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Green.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Green is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Soto darts in trying to clinch
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Green is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Soto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Green. That snapped Soto's head back.
Green is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Green throws a hook but Soto avoids it easily.
Soto wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Green's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Soto closes the distance but Green moves to the side
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green connects with the punch.
Soto darts in trying to clinch
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto closes the distance but Green moves to the side
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Soto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab by Green.
Green throws out a powerful jab.
Soto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soto tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Soto tries to clinch but Green moves away
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soto moves to clinch but Green breaks away
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Soto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soto thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green connects with a crisp jab.
Soto moves out of range as Green strikes.
Soto tries to clinch up.
Soto clinches up against the cage.
Green breaks the clinch.
Soto tries to clinch
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Soto darts in trying to clinch
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Soto rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green manages to break the clinch.
Soto is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soto can do to turn this around?
Green's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soto under the eye.
Soto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soto is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Soto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green lands a body shot.
Soto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Soto looks to clinch
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Green - just one landing.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green cracks Soto with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soto wants to clinch
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto tries to clinch but Green moves away
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soto thinking.
Soto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Soto tries to clinch up
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Soto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soto wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Green is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Soto wants to clinch but Green slips to the side
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Soto tries to clinch but Green moves away
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Green counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by Green.
Soto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Green makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Soto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soto wants to clinch but Green slips to the side
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Green throwing a counter right hand but Soto manages to avoid it.
Soto is looking to clinch.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soto thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soto.
Soto tries to clinch but Green moves away
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soto wants to clinch
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Soto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Soto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Green works the jab nicely.
Soto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Soto moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto is looking to clinch.
Soto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green gets tackled into the cage by Soto. Soto maintains the clinch.
Soto tries to pull guard but Green forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Soto is trying to pull guard but Green turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soto fails to pull guard.
Lester Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Soto.
Soto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Green walks away with a smile on his face. Soto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Soto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Green lands with a straight right. Soto didn't see that one coming.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Soto tries to clinch but Green moves away
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Soto tries to clinch up.
Soto tries to clinch
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Rafael Soto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Green lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Soto is rocked!
Green connects with a single shot there.
Soto is still on wobbly legs! Can Green finish him?
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soto seems to have recovered his senses.
Soto closes the distance but Green moves to the side
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Soto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Green, pushing him back against the cage.
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Green pushes Soto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Soto wants to clinch
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green lands with a straight right. Soto didn't see that one coming.
Soto thows a leg kick but Green checks it
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Green connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lester Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green lunges at Soto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soto's hand.
Soto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soto doesn't seem phased though.
Soto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Green counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Green just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soto jumps guard but Green turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Soto jumps guard but Green turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soto tries to clinch up
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Soto wants to clinch but Green slips to the side
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Soto misses with a hook
and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lester Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Green works over Soto's head and body with a nice combination.
Soto throws a sloppy head kick
and Green counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Green, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Green!
A relieved looking Lester Green thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otto McBean (ranked 340 p4p, 871 weight class) and Zombie Lee (ranked 18 p4p, 45 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zombie Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBean fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McBean.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee missing with a left hand there. McBean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by McBean.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McBean.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by McBean.
McBean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent McBean getting side control.
McBean seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee moves into full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but McBean postures up.
McBean wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McBean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McBean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McBean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBean.
McBean seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McBean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McBean slips under a jab.
McBean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee takes a swing at McBean's ribcage but misses.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBean shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McBean showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McBean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McBean is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McBean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBean is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Lee tries to roll over but McBean keeps him under control.
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by McBean.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is not content to let McBean control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zombie Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McBean slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBean is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
McBean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but McBean ducks down to avoid it.
McBean tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Zombie Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
McBean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables McBean to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McBean pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McBean controlling the pace.
McBean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McBean wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McBean is looking for a kimura here.
McBean is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by McBean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBean moves away.
A big left from Lee misses.
McBean shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBean staying out of range there.
That's four 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.
McBean shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
McBean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McBean has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into McBean's guard.
McBean keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
McBean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zombie Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee misses with a straight right.
McBean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee 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.
McBean fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee tries to sprawl but McBean drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McBean is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. McBean eventually gives up the hold.
McBean seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as McBean sits in half guard.
McBean 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.
McBean is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McBean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McBean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McBean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee misses with a hook. McBean ducked under it nicely.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on McBean's shoulder, as McBean tries to avoid the shot.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McBean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
McBean drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully.
McBean being controlled here momentarily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Otto McBean clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McBean shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
McBean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McBean momentarily.
 It looks like Otto McBean has been cut.
McBean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
McBean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBean somewhat.
McBean staying out of range there.
McBean seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McBean manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
McBean trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee trying to control the position.
McBean drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee wants to control from the top but McBean keeps moving.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBean is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but McBean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McBean keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
McBean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McBean ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McBean on the side of the head.
McBean dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee leaning his opponent against the cage.
McBean jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. McBean gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on McBean's shoulder, as McBean tries to avoid the shot.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of McBean 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Otto McBean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends McBean's belly button to the back.
McBean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBean fails to land the takedown.
Lee tests McBean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McBean fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
McBean is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
A jab from Lee misses.
McBean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but McBean is just out of range.
Zombie Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBean drives through with a takedown into Lee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McBean thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zombie Lee dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
McBean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lee.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on McBean's shoulder, as McBean tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by McBean.
McBean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws a hook but McBean blocks it.
McBean ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as McBean shoots in.
McBean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee lands with a hook. McBean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McBean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McBean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee throws the left hand but McBean avoids the punch easily.
McBean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McBean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but McBean slips the punch.
McBean gets a takedown into half guard.
McBean seems to be looking for submissions.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lee moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBean drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McBean has Lee in his guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but McBean keeps moving.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McBean keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
McBean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McBean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McBean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
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.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Otto McBean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBean moves away.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee throws a hook but McBean avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces McBean off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zombie Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zombie Lee!
Zombie Lee is the new bantamweight champion!
Zombie Lee decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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