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C196: Bonaparte vs Rader PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Pierre (ranked 831 p4p, 1067 weight class) and Zabit Magomedov (ranked 101 p4p, 137 weight class). Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by O Canada. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Granite 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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pierre drives through with a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov has control of Pierre's left arm, preventing Pierre from doing any damage.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedov's brow.
Magomedov controls Pierre momentarily but Pierre frees himself.
Pierre works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Pierre 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.
Pierre won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pierre won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pierre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pierre won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierre is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierre is one step ahead there.
Magomedov has control of Pierre's left arm, preventing Pierre from doing any damage.
Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov has Pierre pulled in close to control his posture.
Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierre is one step ahead there.
Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierre throws a strike but Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov wants to get up but he can't break Pierre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The adventures of Magomedov the control monster continue. Boring.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Magomedov with a nice calf kick.
Zabit Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov lands with a cross.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Pierre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pierre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Magomedov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Magomedov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pierre off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Pierre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pierre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov gets through Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Pierre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Pierre controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Pierre blocking some punches.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Pierre blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Pierre takes a shot to the head.
Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre misses with some punches.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Pierre blocking some punches.
Pierre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pierre misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pierre.
Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pierre is working for takedown but Magomedov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pierre letting Magomedov take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierre.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pierres head.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Pierre blocking some punches.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Pierre blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Pierre controls the action.
Pierre has picked Magomedov up - he's going for a ride! Pierre dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Pierre postures up.
Pierre throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Pierre is controlling well.
Pierre is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controls Pierre momentarily but Pierre frees himself.
George Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierre wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pierre doesn't seem bothered though.
Pierre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
George Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pierre's head.
Magomedov lands with an overhand left.
Jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Pierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pierre lands an overhand right.
Magomedov throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierre is just out of range.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov connects with a jab.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Pierre connects with a couple of short punches.
Pierre won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov pulls Pierre in close to prevent any damage.
Pierre won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre is in close to Magomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Pierre cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is controlling Pierre's posture.
Magomedov is trying to keep Pierre in close.
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Pierre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Magomedov pulls Pierre in to control the position.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controlling Pierre's posture.
Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierre won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Pierre distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierre cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Pierre is controlling him.
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pierre 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pierre!
After winning the bout, George Pierre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Lancaster (ranked 551 p4p, 723 weight class) and Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 76 p4p, 100 weight class). Lancaster comes to the cage accompanied by STAYIN' ALIVE. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Fast |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Nakamura misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura clobbers Lancaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lancaster is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Gurizuri Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
And Nakamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Nakamura thuds a left hand into Lancaster's body.
Nakamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nakamura goes for a double leg but Lancaster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lancaster continues to drive forward.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Lancaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nakamura cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely.
Gurizuri Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Nakamura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lancaster down.
Nakamura misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster struggling a bit here.
Lancaster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lancaster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakamura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lancaster struggling a bit here.
Nakamura throws an elbow but Lancaster slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nakamura throws an elbow but Lancaster slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nakamura working the ground and pound but Lancaster is defending the strikes.
Nakamura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster defending against the ground and pound.
Lancaster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura throws an elbow but Lancaster slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lancaster parries the strikes from Nakamura easily there. Nakamura is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lancaster to escape.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lancaster takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lancaster parries the strikes from Nakamura easily there. Nakamura is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lancaster to escape.
Nakamura lands a nice forearm strike.
Lancaster takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nakamura fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lancaster is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gurizuri Nakamura's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Nakamura misses.
Lancaster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakamura counters with a single leg into guard. Lancaster didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Lancaster managing to control the position.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura postures up in Lancaster's guard and throws a big left but Lancaster blocks it.
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.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Gurizuri Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura misses the jab.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamura.
Lancaster kicks off Nakamura and gets to his feet.
Nakamura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Nakamura.
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Nakamura coming out on top.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakamura counters with a shoot takedown. Lancaster fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nakamura trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lancaster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura landing with the ground and pound.
Lancaster is trying to hold Nakamura in close to prevent damage but Nakamura has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gurizuri Nakamura's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lancaster slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Lancaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Nakamura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
And Nakamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakamura throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lancaster. Nakamura shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Nakamura throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
A combination from Lancaster does no damage.
Nakamura scores with a body shot.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lancaster shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nakamura eats them both and turns towards Lancaster to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lancaster moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oliver Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nakamura is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lancaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura lands with a shot to the body.
Nakamura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakamura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lancaster throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Gurizuri Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Nakamura cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Lancaster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Nakamura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakamura looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nakamura throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gurizuri Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakamura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurizuri Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurizuri Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ultima Koivisto (ranked 452 p4p, 695 weight class) and Kieran McArthur (ranked 73 p4p, 101 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of , Ultima Koivisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran McArthur!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from McArthur.
Koivisto scores with a jab.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Koivisto's head but Koivisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koivisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koivisto thumps McArthur with a low kick.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
Koivisto misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Koivisto scores with a three punch combo!
Koivisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koivisto, as that shot connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for McArthur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto connects with the punch.
McArthur thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Koivisto misses its target.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koivisto misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from McArthur misses.
Koivisto lands a slapping body shot.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
McArthur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from McArthur misses.
Koivisto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McArthur cracks Koivisto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Koivisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McArthur connects with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of McArthur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur tries to move into range but Koivisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McArthur misses with a hook
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Koivisto does no damage.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koivisto.
Koivisto jabs at McArthur's body.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto lands with a good body shot.
Koivisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koivisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
McArthur has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McArthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur lands a left and a right that send Koivisto crashing to the mat, dazed. McArthur thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Koivisto is rocked!
Koivisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Koivisto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto seems to have got his legs back now.
McArthur lands a big right hand that sends Koivisto crashing to the mat! McArthur stays standing though and waves Koivisto back to his feet!
McArthur tries to work over Koivisto's front leg with a kick but Koivisto checks it.
Koivisto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Koivisto.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur sends Koivisto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McArthur is motioning to the referee to let Koivisto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
Koivisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koivisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur slips under a jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from McArthur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Koivisto throws out a powerful jab.
McArthur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of McArthur's head.
McArthur keeps Koivisto at a distance using the push kick.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Koivisto saw that one coming.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur lands an overhand right.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koivisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koivisto misses with a wild combination.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Koivisto misses.
McArthur throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
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!
Koivisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koivisto connects with a right hand. McArthur shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
Koivisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McArthur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Koivisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur.
A decent looking cross lands there for McArthur.
McArthur misses with a wild combination.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.
McArthur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koivisto slips a straight right by McArthur.
Koivisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McArthur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koivisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McArthur to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from McArthur.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koivisto throws a series of punches but McArthur moves out of range.
Koivisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
McArthur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koivisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Koivisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McArthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koivisto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Koivisto throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McArthur throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Koivisto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Koivisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koivisto throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto throws a series of punches but McArthur avoids them all with ease.
McArthur lands a big head kick that sends Koivisto tumbling to the mat! McArthur takes a step backwards and waves Koivisto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McArthur gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran McArthur!
A relieved looking Kieran McArthur 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Jabbar (ranked 115 p4p, 1812 weight class) and Gaultier Girard (ranked 14 p4p, 254 weight class). Jabbar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SERIAL KILLERS. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muhammad Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaultier Girard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Girard tries to close the distance and clinch but Jabbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jabbar closes the distance and clinches.
Jabbar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jabbar lands with a left to the head.
Jabbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Jabbar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Girard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jabbar has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Girard. Oh but Jabbar has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Girard goes limp - he's gone! Jabbar jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Muhammad Jabbar!
An out of breath Muhammad Jabbar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iago Farfan (ranked 193 p4p, 339 weight class) and Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 31 p4p, 54 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iago Farfan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Farfan misses.
Chukwuma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farfan misses with a straight left.
A jab from Chukwuma finds it's way through Farfan's defenses.
 It looks like Iago Farfan has been cut.
Chukwuma has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Farfan thumps Chukwuma with a low kick.
A jab from Farfan misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chukwuma! But no joy.
Farfan moves out of range of the body kick from Chukwuma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan looks to land a right hand but Chukwuma moved out of range.
Farfan misses with a leg kick
and Chukwuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farfan looks to land a right hand but Chukwuma moved out of range.
Farfan backing away here, and Chukwuma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Farfan.
Chukwuma jabs Farfan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Farfan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Farfan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farfan misses with an uppercut
and Chukwuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iago Farfan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chukwuma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Farfan misses with a hook.
Chukwuma misses with a hook. Farfan ducked under it nicely.
Farfan tries to clinch but Chukwuma is having none of it.
Chukwuma drops Farfan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Farfan looks back up at him and smiles so Chukwuma waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Farfan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farfan throws a jab but it's blocked by Chukwuma.
Farfan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farfan connects with a leg kick.
Chukwuma and Farfan are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Chukwuma throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Farfan into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Chukwuma knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tinashe Chukwuma!
Tinashe Chukwuma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Billabong (ranked 144 p4p, 196 weight class) and Zee Land (ranked 21 p4p, 31 weight class). Land is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zee Land!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Land does it's job there.
Land misses with a low kick.
Billabong moves out of range as Land strikes.
A clash of legs there as Billabong blocks the low kick.
Zee Land seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Land looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Land.
Land avoids the body shot from Billabong.
That kick from Land tenderised Billabong's leg. Billabong is trying to keep his angry face on.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Land 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.
Land just misses with a punch to the body.
Land thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billabong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Land to the ground. Billabong is now in Land's guard.
Land looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Billabong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Land wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong tries to free his leg and advance position but Land is retaining full guard.
Billabong passes Land's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Billabong content to control rather than advance.
Billabong lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two 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.
Billabong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Land is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Billabong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Billabong's back!
Land is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Billabong. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land punches the canvas rather than the man.
Billabong tries to escape but Land has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Billabong just trying to survive but Land is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Land tries to get the hooks in deep but Billabong pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Land lands a shot to the body.
Land is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Land lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong trying to control the action but Land just sinks the hooks in.
Land is looking for the choke from the back position but Billabong is controlling his hands well.
Billabong tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong turns into Land and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land dominated that 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.
Land misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Land takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billabong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Land fakes the leg kick and cracks Billabong in the body.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Land slips the punch.
Land flicks out a counter leg kick but Billabong steps away.
Billabong digs a good body shot into Land's ribs.
Land takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Land misses with a leg kick
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong tries to pass to full mount but Land defends it.
Land tries to roll over but Billabong keeps him under control.
Billabong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Billabong trying to control from Land's half guard. Land has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Billabong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Land wants to sweep here but Billabong controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Billabong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Land shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Billabong sprawls well. Billabong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Land gets slowly back to his feet.
Land throws a lazy body kick
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Land chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Land throws a nice head kick!
Land lands with a nice body kick.
Land scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Land tenderised Billabong's leg. Billabong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Billabong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Land is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Land working for submissions but it's allowed Billabong to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land tries to get to full guard but Billabong has control of the leg.
Billabong is taking a breather. Land says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Land has a hand on Billabong's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Billabong takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Billabong lands a big shot there that rocks Land but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong looking to control but Land is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Land is wriggling around trying to escape.
Land is squirming around, avoiding Billabong's attempts to control the action.
Land is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Billabong.
Billabong lands a couple of good shots and Land has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Billabong punches Land on the ear.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Billabong throws out a loose jab but Land uses good head movement to avoid it.
Land is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Land gets a takedown into half guard.
Land prevents Billabong from improving his position.
Billabong is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Land's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Land's back!
Billabong trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Billabong controlling well, preventing Land from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong is trying to stick to Land's back but Land is turning into Billabong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Billabong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Land.
Billabong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Land working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Land wants to control from the top but Billabong keeps moving.
Billabong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Land doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Land manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Billabong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Land not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Billabong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Land escapes and throws Billabong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Billabong is looking for a sweep.
Land tries for a kimura but Billabong is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong trying to remain calm as Land controls from the top position.
Land cracks Billabong with a big right hand but Billabong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Billabong is not content to let Land control the position.
Billabong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Land wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Billabong can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Land trying to control the position but Billabong is working away.
Land landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Land looking to control but instead Billabong has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zee Land comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Land has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zee Land!
Zee Land decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Li Xiaodong (ranked 142 p4p, 88 weight class) and Darren Dixon (ranked 13 p4p, 10 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xiaodong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.
Xiaodong tried to counter with a leg kick but Dixon avoided it.
Dixon fails with the takedown
and Xiaodong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiaodong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Dixon shoots in but no luck this time.
Li Xiaodong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Xiaodong throws a leg kick but Dixon checks it.
Dixon dives in and grabs Xiaodong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xiaodong pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Xiaodong lands a jab-cross combination.
Li Xiaodong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Xiaodong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiaodong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xiaodong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon with the counter takedown but Xiaodong avoids it easily.
Xiaodong lands the left hand.
Xiaodong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon slips under a jab.
Dixon slips under a jab from Xiaodong.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Dixon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xiaodong defends it well.
Xiaodong loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Xiaodong drops his hands momentarily and Dixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiaodong scores with the left hand. Dixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Dixon defending well as Xiaodong loads up on a big left hand.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Xiaodong.
Dixon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xiaodong lands a right hook to the body.
Xiaodong misses with a straight left.
Li Xiaodong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiaodong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xiaodong wants it to stay on the feet.
Xiaodong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xiaodong misses with a low kick as Dixon jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dixon momentarily.
Dixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Dixon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xiaodong's half guard.
Xiaodong is concentrating on defense, preventing Dixon from advancing position.
Dixon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Xiaodong wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
Dixon 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.
Dixon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong is positioning himself well to prevent Dixon advancing to mount.
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but Xiaodong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xiaodong tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dixon trying to control the action but Xiaodong is working from the bottom.
Dixon tries to pass to full mount but Xiaodong defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xiaodong is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Xiaodong is trying to get back to full guard.
Xiaodong keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dixon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dixon tries to control but Xiaodong wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiaodong wants to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Xiaodong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Xiaodong takes the fight into the clinch.
Dixon is trying to pull guard but Xiaodong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
Dixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong breaks from the clinch.
Xiaodong cracks Dixon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Xiaodong tries to clinch up.
Xiaodong leaves Dixon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiaodong throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon with the counter takedown but Xiaodong avoids it easily.
Xiaodong throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily.
Dixon has a takedown stuffed.
Li Xiaodong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon moves out of range as Xiaodong strikes.
Dixon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xiaodong defends it well.
Xiaodong misses with a looping left.
Dixon with the counter takedown but Xiaodong avoids it easily.
Xiaodong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dixon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dixon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Dixon blocks the leg kick.
Xiaodong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dixon with the counter takedown but Xiaodong avoids it easily.
Dixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dixon with the counter takedown but Xiaodong avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiaodong, as that shot connected.
Xiaodong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xiaodong looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dixon checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiaodong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiaodong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xiaodong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?
Xiaodong misses with a low kick.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Xiaodong looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.
Xiaodong throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xiaodong as he avoids it easily.
Xiaodong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands a glancing blow to the side of Dixon's head.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xiaodong as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot by Xiaodong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Xiaodong quickly recovers to half guard.
Dixon prevents Xiaodong from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Xiaodong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dixon is looking to stall here but Xiaodong recovers full guard.
Xiaodong keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon pushing down on Xiaodong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Xiaodong is looking to control Dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xiaodong avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong is looking to improve his position.
Xiaodong won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Dixon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dixon wants to pass to mount but Xiaodong is defending the position.
Dixon wants to control but Xiaodong is keeping him busy.
Dixon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dixon wants to free his trapped foot but Xiaodong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xiaodong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Xiaodong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Xiaodong takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
And Dixon tries to counter it with a takedown but Xiaodong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiaodong. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiaodong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet.
Dixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Xiaodong.
Dixon feints the counter takedown.
Xiaodong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Xiaodong does it's job there.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xiaodong misses with a straight right.
Dixon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xiaodong defends it well.
Xiaodong misses with a looping right.
Xiaodong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Dixon tries to counter it with a takedown but Xiaodong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaodong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dixon checks it well.
Dixon moves away from the strike by Xiaodong.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Xiaodong.
Dixon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
Xiaodong misses with a straight right.
Dixon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xiaodong defends it well.
Xiaodong misses the shot to the body.
Dixon takes one to the side of the head.
Xiaodong lands a jab to the head.
Xiaodong misses with a right hand
and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaodong tries to improve position but can't.
Xiaodong stops Dixon from passing to mount.
Darren Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xiaodong is trying to control Dixon's posture but Dixon avoids it.
Dixon tries to advance to mount but Xiaodong denies him.
Xiaodong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dixon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dixon wants to control but Xiaodong is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to get an arm triangle but Xiaodong is defending well.
Xiaodong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dixon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Xiaodong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dixon wants to take Xiaodong's back here but Xiaodong is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Xiaodong is looking to improve his position but Dixon isn't that keen on the idea.
Dixon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Xiaodong to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Xiaodong shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking to control but Xiaodong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Xiaodong tries to hold on but Dixon postures up.
Xiaodong wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Xiaodong is really stuck here.
Xiaodong is working hard here to advance position.
Xiaodong looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Xiaodong tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Li Xiaodong did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dixon slips under a jab from Xiaodong.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xiaodong as he avoids it easily.
Xiaodong throws an overhand right that lands on Dixon's shoulder, as Dixon tries to avoid the shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Xiaodong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Xiaodong lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xiaodong.
Dixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiaodong.
A body shot lands from Dixon.
Xiaodong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dixon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xiaodong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Nice body punch from Dixon.
Dixon wants the takedown. Xiaodong is fighting it off but Dixon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Xiaodong's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaodong looking to control.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Xiaodong keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Xiaodong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Xiaodong has escaped and now he's on top!
Xiaodong stands up and waves to Dixon to follow him.
Xiaodong lands with a nice body punch.
Xiaodong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiaodong loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Dixon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Xiaodong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xiaodong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Dixon.
Xiaodong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Li Xiaodong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dixon works on Xiaodong's body with a couple of short punches.
Dixon can't get the takedown.
Xiaodong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dixon looking for a takedown.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaodong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dixon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xiaodong walks away with a smile on his face. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Xiaodong throws the left hand but Dixon avoids the punch easily.
Dixon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaodong tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Xiaodong!
Dixon controlling his opponent.
Dixon tries to control but Xiaodong wriggling away.
Xiaodong tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Xiaodong is desperately trying to improve his position but Dixon has a good base and remains in mount.
Xiaodong tries to lock up and control but Dixon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has control of Xiaodong's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Xiaodong regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dixon controlling the position easily from mount.
Xiaodong is trying desperately to improve position.
Dixon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Xiaodong tries to lock up and control but Dixon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Li Xiaodong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Xiaodong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dixon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xiaodong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Xiaodong is controlling Dixon's posture.
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
Dixon keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiaodong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xiaodong is positioning himself well to prevent Dixon advancing to mount.
Xiaodong is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dixon wants to pass to mount but Xiaodong is defending the position.
Dixon trying to control the action but Xiaodong is working from the bottom.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Dixon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dixon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Xiaodong is on top in guard.
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.
Xiaodong wants to stand but Dixon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xiaodong is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Xiaodong tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Xiaodong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Xiaodong connects with a body shot that sends Dixon's belly button to the back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiaodong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xiaodong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xiaodong misses with a straight left.
Xiaodong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiaodong lands with a nice body punch.
Xiaodong works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong scores with a jab.
Xiaodong cracks Dixon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dixon throws a hook but Xiaodong avoids it easily.
Dixon dives in for a single leg takedown but Xiaodong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Xiaodong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dixon just manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaodong.
Dixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xiaodong defends well and Dixon ends up having to push Xiaodong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dixon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaodong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xiaodong with a nice calf kick.
Xiaodong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dixon. Dixon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiaodong.
Dixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Li Xiaodong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xiaodong throws the left hand but Dixon avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Xiaodong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xiaodong, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Xiaodong!
Li Xiaodong retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Li Xiaodong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 138 p4p, 204 weight class) and Ed Jones (ranked 24 p4p, 32 weight class). Billy Cubbedge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cubbedge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ed Jones has been cut.
Cubbedge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones jabs at Cubbedge's body.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cubbedge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Cubbedge counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cubbedge slips a jab from Jones.
Cubbedge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Cubbedge stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!
 Jones is rocked!
Cubbedge circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cubbedge counters with a right hand from hell and Jones is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Cubbedge!
A victorious Billy Cubbedge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dude McWrestler (ranked 33 p4p, 91 weight class) and Matrix Man (ranked 4 p4p, 10 weight class). McWrestler comes to the cage accompanied by Acclaimed Emotions. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matrix Man!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler dives in and grabs Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Man pushes down on McWrestler's head and hops out.
McWrestler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man misses with a body kick.
McWrestler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Man was covering up waiting for the punch and McWrestler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Man looking to control.
Man wants to stand up but McWrestler is controlling him.
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Man is looking to stand up but McWrestler isn't so interested in that idea.
Man keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man wants to stand and escape but McWrestler is having none of it.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man wants to stand up but McWrestler is controlling him.
McWrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man being controlled here, momentarily.
Man has momentary wrist control but McWrestler slips an elbow through the middle.
Man keeping full guard, as McWrestler tries to pass.
McWrestler is working Man over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Man wants to stand but McWrestler is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McWrestler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McWrestler is working Man over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWrestler prevents Man from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler stays in close to Man's body and controls the position.
Man pushes McWrestler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McWrestler moves out of range of the strikes.
McWrestler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Man sprawls and moves away.
McWrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
McWrestler throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McWrestler tries to clinch up.
McWrestler throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses McWrestler's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Man.
McWrestler tries to clinch up
and Man counters with a thumping low kick.
McWrestler throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McWrestler.
McWrestler lands a glancing blow to the side of Man's head.
Man staying out of range there.
McWrestler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Man misses.
McWrestler scores with a three punch combo!
Man misses with a body shot.
McWrestler doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man throws a lazy right hand but McWrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McWrestler shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McWrestler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McWrestler ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWrestler avoids the body shot from Man.
McWrestler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McWrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a cross.
McWrestler tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McWrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler slips under a jab from Man.
McWrestler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Man.
Man takes a swing at McWrestler's ribcage but misses.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
McWrestler stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man misses the shot to the body.
McWrestler throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
McWrestler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on McWrestler's shoulder, as McWrestler tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by McWrestler.
McWrestler shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McWrestler takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matrix Man will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from McWrestler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Man throws a looping overhand right but McWrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McWrestler tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McWrestler takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man throws a hook but McWrestler blocks it.
McWrestler throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
McWrestler doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McWrestler is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McWrestler happy to just control the position for now.
Man taking a bit of punishment here - McWrestler scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McWrestler asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler controls the position from side control.
McWrestler has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McWrestler looking to finish Man with some ground and pound. This is bad for Man!
McWrestler 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.
McWrestler working Man over with strikes here.
Man is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McWrestler cracks Man with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Man trying desperately to get to his feet.
We've been hearing that McWrestler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Man is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Man is bucking up trying to escape but McWrestler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dude McWrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McWrestler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Man looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler breaks from Man's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWrestler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Man squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McWrestler landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McWrestler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Man is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Man in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Man is trying to stand up.
Man is in a horrible position here. McWrestler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McWrestler looking to control but Man is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McWrestler lands a nice shot to the head.
McWrestler working Man over with strikes here.
Man squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McWrestler working Man over with strikes here.
BOOM! McWrestler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McWrestler landing strikes from the mount.
Man tries to hold on but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler content just to control the position here.
Man is squirming around, avoiding McWrestler's attempts to control the action.
McWrestler raining down shots from the mount!
Man wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler trying to control but Man is having none of it.
BOOM! McWrestler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McWrestler unloading with bombs!
Man wants to hold on but McWrestler pushes him away.
McWrestler wants to control the pace but Man is squirming around nicely.
Man is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McWrestler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McWrestler trying to control but Man is having none of it.
McWrestler scoring with strikes but Man is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that second 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.
McWrestler throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
McWrestler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McWrestler moves out of range of the strikes.
McWrestler 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.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man wants to slow McWrestler down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from McWrestler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McWrestler lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Man throws the left hand but McWrestler avoids the punch easily.
McWrestler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from McWrestler misses.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Man enables McWrestler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Man manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McWrestler postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWrestler looking to pass the guard.
Man manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from McWrestler.
McWrestler checks a leg kick.
McWrestler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McWrestler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Man throws a solid leg kick but McWrestler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man moves forwards but McWrestler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and McWrestler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man misses with an uppercut.
McWrestler fails to land the takedown.
McWrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
McWrestler misses the body punch
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man looks to land a right hand but McWrestler moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and McWrestler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Man.
McWrestler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.
McWrestler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and McWrestler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man throws a jab when McWrestler was well out of range.
Man misses the jab.
Man misses with an uppercut.
McWrestler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McWrestler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
McWrestler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
A countering left hand to the body from Man misses.
Man takes a swing at McWrestler's ribcage but misses.
Man misses with a low kick.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
McWrestler walks into a straight right hand from Man.
Man is looking to chop away at McWrestler's legs.
McWrestler feinted with a counter takedown.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and McWrestler moves out of range easily.
McWrestler is looking to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch.
Man moves forwards but McWrestler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as McWrestler blocks the leg kick.
Man slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McWrestler with a body shot.
McWrestler swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man misses with a low kick.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
McWrestler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man throws a solid leg kick but McWrestler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Man lands a jab to McWrestler's midsection.
McWrestler jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well.
McWrestler avoids the body shot from Man.
Man cracks McWrestler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McWrestler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McWrestler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McWrestler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man pushes McWrestler off looking to stand but McWrestler dives back in and keeps control.
McWrestler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McWrestler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Man tries to kick McWrestler off but McWrestler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McWrestler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Man is looking for a sweep. McWrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from McWrestler there.
Man looks like he's trying to stand up.
Man is in trouble now - McWrestler has advanced to mount!
Man is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Matrix Man just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Man misses with a lunging right hand
and McWrestler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man lands a lovely overhand right.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
McWrestler scores with a nice strike.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man misses with some punches.
McWrestler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McWrestler has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McWrestler.
McWrestler lands a shoulder strike.
Man tries to work over McWrestler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McWrestler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Man pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good leg kick by Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man missing with a left hand there. McWrestler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McWrestler misses with a straight right.
McWrestler lands with a nice body punch.
McWrestler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Man tries to avoid it but McWrestler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Man to the ground. Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McWrestler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from McWrestler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWrestler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
McWrestler attempts a counter takedown but Man avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Man 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man missing with a left hand there. McWrestler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man digs a good body shot into McWrestler's ribs.
McWrestler connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McWrestler finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
Dude McWrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McWrestler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McWrestler ducks under a wild hook from Man.
McWrestler dives in and grabs Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Man pushes down on McWrestler's head and hops out.
McWrestler lands a really nice looking cross but Man seems unphased.
McWrestler throws out a powerful jab.
McWrestler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from McWrestler misses.
McWrestler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McWrestler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McWrestler throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
McWrestler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Man misses the shot to the body.
McWrestler throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
McWrestler defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
McWrestler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
McWrestler swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McWrestler on the side of the head.
McWrestler dives in for a single leg takedown but Man sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by McWrestler.
A short left from McWrestler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McWrestler slips under a jab.
McWrestler moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp 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!
McWrestler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man tries to score with a low kick but McWrestler moves his leg out of the way.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
McWrestler feints and as Man raises his hands in defense, McWrestler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
Man is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McWrestler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A left hand lands to the body for McWrestler.
A head punch on the inside from McWrestler fails to land.
McWrestler has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
McWrestler scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Matrix Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McWrestler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Man does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Man blocks a jab.
McWrestler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Man. That snapped McWrestler's head back.
McWrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Man finds it's way through McWrestler's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McWrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
McWrestler scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by McWrestler.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from McWrestler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
McWrestler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from McWrestler.
Good shot there by McWrestler.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but McWrestler is just out of range.
McWrestler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheers as McWrestler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
Man ducks right into an uppercut from McWrestler.
Man misses with a right hand
and McWrestler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McWrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
McWrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man throws the left hand but McWrestler avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McWrestler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McWrestler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McWrestler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man's waist but Man gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McWrestler off to one side.
McWrestler misses with a body punch
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man lands with a hook. McWrestler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Man throws the left hand but McWrestler avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man tries to work over McWrestler's front leg with a kick but McWrestler checks it.
Man misses with a straight left.
McWrestler cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McWrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
McWrestler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Man.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
Man appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Man misses with a straight left.
McWrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man misses the jab.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the head.
McWrestler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man lands a jab.
McWrestler misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Man misses.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
McWrestler takes one to the side of the head.
Man throws a chopping leg kick but McWrestler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McWrestler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McWrestler.
Man throws a low kick but McWrestler moves out of range easily.
Man catches McWrestler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
A low kick lands for Man.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow McWrestler down.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Man is staying active underneath McWrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man is trying to stand.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matrix Man.
I think Man 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man!
Matrix Man is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Matrix Man, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Dude McWrestler had this to say: 'bleah'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Bonaparte (ranked 17 p4p, 59 weight class) and Dennis Rader (ranked 5 p4p, 10 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximilian Bonaparte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Rader!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rader throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
Rader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rader scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
Rader throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rader stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rader steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bonaparte. That one must have hurt.
Rader misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonaparte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rader looks winded!
Bonaparte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonaparte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Rader moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte digs a good hook to Rader's body.
Bonaparte cracks Rader with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bonaparte has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rader to stand back up!
It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bonaparte!
Rader takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Rader.
It looked like Bonaparte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rader.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Rader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonaparte is looking to wear down Rader with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonaparte can pounce on him.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Rader's ribcage but misses.
Rader throws an off balance right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a nice right hand that sends Rader toppling to the canvas! Rader scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bonaparte finish him?!
Rader is rocked!
Bonaparte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rader will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot.
Rader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonaparte.
Rader swings widly with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a solid body kick.
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rader closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bonaparte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bonaparte cracks Rader on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rader falls backwards against the cage. Bonaparte follows up with more strikes that drop Rader to his knees. Bonaparte keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rader! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Bonaparte!
Maximilian Bonaparte retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximilian Bonaparte thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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