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DMMA 208 Don vs Magrath 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Domonic Dilbrandt (ranked 5141 p4p, 5020 weight class) and Reginald Budgiehandler (ranked 354 p4p, 350 weight class). Dilbrandt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, NO CHANCE . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domonic Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reginald Budgiehandler!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Budgiehandler blocks a jab.
Budgiehandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budgiehandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Budgiehandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Budgiehandler misses.
Budgiehandler tries to clinch up but Dilbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Budgiehandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt tried to counter with a leg kick but Budgiehandler avoided it.
Budgiehandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budgiehandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Budgiehandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budgiehandler scores with a head kick.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budgiehandler throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Budgiehandler darts in and clinches Dilbrandt up against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budgiehandler blocks the elbow strike.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Budgiehandler's coach down at HELLCADEMY was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Budgiehandler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Budgiehandler tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Budgiehandler back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Budgiehandler is defending well for now.
Dilbrandt lands with a right to the head.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Budgiehandler.
Dilbrandt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Budgiehandler managing to block the knees to the body from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Budgiehandler blocks the elbow strike.
Dilbrandt tries to land knees in the clinch but Budgiehandler avoids the damage to the body.
Budgiehandler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dilbrandt or not.
Budgiehandler breaks the clinch.
Budgiehandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Good shot there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
Budgiehandler rushes Dilbrandt and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt missing with knees to the body.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to striking at distance but Budgiehandler won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Budgiehandler controls his hands.
Budgiehandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budgiehandler tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Budgiehandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Budgiehandler.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Budgiehandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dilbrandt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Budgiehandler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Budgiehandler connects with the punch.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Budgiehandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Budgiehandler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dilbrandt with a body shot.
Budgiehandler throws out a powerful jab.
Budgiehandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Budgiehandler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dilbrandt back to the cage. Budgiehandler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dilbrandt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Budgiehandler finds it's way round the side to connect with Dilbrandt's head.
Reginald Budgiehandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budgiehandler throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that half lands.
Budgiehandler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Budgiehandler saw that one coming.
Budgiehandler instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Budgiehandler backwards.
Budgiehandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Dilbrandt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budgiehandler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Budgiehandler's head.
A head kick misses from Budgiehandler.
Jab by Dilbrandt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler scores with a head kick.
Budgiehandler blocks a jab.
Budgiehandler looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Budgiehandler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Budgiehandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budgiehandler tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Budgiehandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Budgiehandler wants to clinch but Dilbrandt slips to the side
and Budgiehandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budgiehandler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Dilbrandt.
Budgiehandler tries to close the distance and clinch but Dilbrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dilbrandt half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budgiehandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
 Budgiehandler is rocked!
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
Budgiehandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt drops Budgiehandler with a huge uppercut! Budgiehandler drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dilbrandt is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Rex Gunn Let’s Go, Dream Fight Even It Should Happened 5 Years Ago. Former King Of 135 Vs Former King Of 145 Let’s Go'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henny Bottles (ranked 3031 p4p, 21761 weight class) and Bernie Sanders (ranked 179 p4p, 288 weight class). Sanders comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shooter Gang kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Henny Bottles has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henny Bottles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bottles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Bottles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanders has a takedown stuffed.
Sanders scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanders is controlling the pace.
Bottles kicks off Sanders and gets to his feet.
Bottles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bottles tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
Bottles tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bottles tries to avoid it but Sanders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bottles to the ground. Bottles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henny Bottles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bottles rushes Sanders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Bottles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bottles prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Bottles.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Bottles manages to get underhooks.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Bottles.
Bottles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bottles trying to control the position but instead, Sanders has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bottles into the cage.
Sanders has Bottles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bottles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanders takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bottles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bottles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bottles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bottles managing to block the knees to the body from Sanders.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bottles prevents it.
Sanders gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottles tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
Bottles trying to control here.
Bottles moves into full guard.
Bottles wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bottles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bottles keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Bottles is trying to control the position but Sanders postures up.
Bottles wants to sweep but no luck.
Bottles will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanders closes the distance and clinches up with Bottles, looking for a takedown. Sanders pushes Bottles against the cage but Bottles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bottles wants to clinch but Sanders slips to the side
and Bottles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bottles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Bottles.
Bottles lands an elbow that stopped Sanders in his tracks for a moment.
Bottles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Bottles.
Bottles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Bottles manages to get underhooks.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bottles is defending well.
Sanders letting Bottles take a breather here.
Bottles prevents the takedown attempt.
Bottles stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henny Bottles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bottles is looking to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bottles.
Bottles closes the distance and pushes Sanders back into the cage.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bottles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bottles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bottles landing knees to the body.
Bottles gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
Henny Bottles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Bottles manages to get underhooks.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Sanders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bottles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bottles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanders's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottles has Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bottles.
Sanders takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bottles slowing the pace effectively.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottles wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bottles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bottles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanders manages to get himself to full guard.
Sanders throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bottles escapes and throws Sanders's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Bottles.
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!
Sanders avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bottles.
Sanders avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bottles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bottles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bottles working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sanders regains half guard, as Bottles was trying to land strikes.
Bottles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bottles.
Sanders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bottles.
Henny Bottles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bottles throwing shots but Sanders is blocking nicely.
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.
Sanders keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bottles looks to land a strike but Sanders avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sanders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bottles.
Bottles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bottles throws a big right hand that misses.
Bottles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bottles tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard.
Bottles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bottles throws an elbow that misses. Sanders uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bottles's guard. Nice move by Sanders!
Bottles is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henny Bottles dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bottles tries to clinch but Sanders is having none of it.
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanders doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Bottles to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bottles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanders appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanders shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottles tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanders tries a quick counter leg kick but Bottles is wise to it.
Bottles is looking to clinch.
Henny Bottles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bottles tries to clinch up.
Henny Bottles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bottles doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
Bottles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bottles scores with a one two! Sanders had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bottles throws a good cross that connects.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bottles has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sanders has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Henny Bottles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Bottles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henny Bottles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottles stops a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Sanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bottles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henny Bottles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bottles.
Sanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Bottles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bottles clinches with his opponent.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Bottles manages to get underhooks.
Bottles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bottles lands an elbow just above Sanders 's eye.
Sanders is working for takedown but Bottles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bottles scores with a knee to the head.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bottles is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Bottles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bottles is working Sanders over against the cage.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bottles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Bottles.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bottles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bottles scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bottles.
Sanders has Bottles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bottles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bottles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanders's face.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
Bottles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bottles leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bottles displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanders up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
Bottles stalls.
Bottles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bottles content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henny Bottles.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bottles counter with a right hand.
Bottles throws a nice head kick!
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bottles, as that shot connected.
Henny Bottles is winning the standup battle so far.
Bottles tries to clinch up but Sanders circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henny Bottles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bottles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henny Bottles!
Bernie Sanders spoke after the fight, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Twea King (ranked 2488 p4p, 2405 weight class) and Jack McScramble (ranked 208 p4p, 201 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Twea King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack McScramble!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McScramble lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King tries to clinch but McScramble moves away
and McScramble counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
McScramble trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
McScramble is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McScramble passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to control McScramble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
McScramble is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
McScramble is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
McScramble is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McScramble is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McScramble in particular looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
King wants to control but McScramble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McScramble circles away from the clinch attempt
and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King trying to keep a closed guard but McScramble is proving a slippery customer.
King working for a triangle but McScramble defends it easily.
McScramble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King pulls McScramble in close to prevent any damage.
King looking for a guillotine here but McScramble defends easily.
McScramble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McScramble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McScramble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King gets a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McScramble trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McScramble dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
King darts in and clinches McScramble up against the cage.
McScramble is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McScramble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McScramble to keep the fight standing.
King misses with some punches.
King fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McScramble.
A body shot lands from McScramble.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McScramble is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on McScramble - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McScramble continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
McScramble wants to stall.
King scores with a shot to the side of McScramble's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King gets underhooks to prevent McScramble's takedown attempt.
McScramble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McScramble.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
King is fighting off a takedown attempt but McScramble is just too persistent for him and manages to trip King to the mat. King regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McScramble works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
King is trying to keep McScramble in close.
King is looking for a triangle but McScramble pushes his legs off easily.
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McScramble controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McScramble postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McScramble postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McScramble, into his guard.
McScramble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and McScramble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between McScramble's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King wants to control from the top but McScramble keeps moving.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McScramble wants to sweep but no luck.
King wants to control from the top but McScramble keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McScramble is keeping the position for now.
McScramble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
King trying to control the position.
Jack McScramble has got the better of the ground game so far.
McScramble wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McScramble got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McScramble has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McScramble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King has managed to clinch.
McScramble is trying to stall.
King scores with a shot to the side of McScramble's head.
A bit of stalling here from McScramble.
McScramble stalling in the clinch.
McScramble lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McScramble walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King moves into range and clinches up with McScramble.
McScramble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King tries to work over McScramble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McScramble trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed McScramble into the cage.
McScramble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of McScramble backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McScramble fails to land.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
McScramble is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McScramble pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack McScramble.
King tries to clinch up but McScramble circles away and keeps his distance.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
McScramble throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tries to clinch but McScramble is having none of it.
King darts in trying to clinch
and McScramble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McScramble tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
McScramble slowing the pace effectively.
King has a couple of punches blocked by McScramble.
King cracks McScramble with a nice body shot.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King pulls guard successfully.
McScramble wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
McScramble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King keeping full guard, as McScramble tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King working for a triangle but McScramble defends it easily.
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McScramble gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McScramble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
King looking for a guillotine here but McScramble defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
King is looking for a triangle but McScramble pushes his legs off easily.
Jack McScramble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McScramble landing some decent shots from guard.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McScramble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McScramble stacks King on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McScramble!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Twea King.
I think McScramble 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McScramble!
An out of breath Jack McScramble 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Petit (ranked 1656 p4p, 1887 weight class) and Ricky Greene (ranked 109 p4p, 122 weight class). Petit comes to the cage accompanied by Dirty Beaches - Lord Knows Best. Greene is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stepdad- Eminem. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jean Luc Petit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene avoids the body shot from Petit.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene 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.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petit throws out the jab.
Petit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petit throws a leg kick but Greene checks it.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Petit ducks down to avoid it.
Greene misses with a two punch combination.
Petit throws a low kick, looking for Greene's leg but Greene calmly moves out of range.
Petit tests Greene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greene walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greene there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petit throws a leg kick
and Greene counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Petit looks calm but he's in trouble here. Greene gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Petit is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Greene lets go of the hold and Petit can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Greene!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 2251 p4p, 1621 weight class) and Lucas McCain (ranked 357 p4p, 249 weight class). Nicoletta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Once In My Life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Casimiro Nicoletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicoletta looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
McCain slips a straight right by Nicoletta.
McCain slips a jab from Nicoletta.
McCain throws an off balance right hand
and Nicoletta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCain 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.
The fighters circling - McCain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicoletta misses with a head kick.
McCain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Casimiro Nicoletta has been cut.
A head kick misses from Nicoletta.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain misses with a body shot.
Nicoletta fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCain just manages to avoid it.
McCain missing with a left hand there. Nicoletta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicoletta looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McCain checks a low kick from Nicoletta.
McCain throws a right and a left that Nicoletta avoids nicely.
McCain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicoletta, pushing him back against the cage.
Nicoletta swings wildly with an uppercut but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicoletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicoletta tries a body shot but McCain blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletta lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicoletta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCain digs a right hand into Nicoletta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicoletta's gas tank.
Nicoletta 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.
McCain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCain blocking some punches.
McCain misses with a body punch.
Nicoletta throws a punch but it's blocked by McCain .
McCain lands a shoulder strike.
Nicoletta working aggressively here.
Nicoletta struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
Nicoletta works on McCain 's body with a couple of short punches.
McCain tries a body shot but Nicoletta blocks it.
Nicoletta gets through McCain 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicoletta working aggressively here.
Nicoletta misses with the head strike.
McCain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicoletta backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nicoletta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta prevents a body shot from McCain .
Nicoletta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicoletta misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCain scores with a shoulder strike.
McCain gets through Nicoletta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicoletta working aggressively here.
McCain working aggressively here.
Nicoletta misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicoletta throws a head punch that misses.
Nicoletta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCain .
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicoletta scores with a shoulder strike.
McCain scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicoletta controls his hands.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicoletta controls his hands.
McCain takes a shot to the head.
Nicoletta misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCain .
A short body shot lands from McCain as the two fighters clinch.
McCain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicoletta lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicoletta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicoletta swings wildly with an uppercut but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicoletta misses with a body punch.
McCain presses Nicoletta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nicoletta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicoletta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCain working aggressively here.
McCain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicoletta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCain misses with the head strike.
McCain blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Nicoletta.
McCain is leaning against Nicoletta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicoletta has a couple of punches blocked by McCain .
Nicoletta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCain breaks the clinch.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicoletta throws a wild body kick that McCain sees coming a mile off.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicoletta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nicoletta avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nicoletta lands with a kick to the ribs.
McCain walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas McCain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Casimiro Nicoletta's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Nicoletta tenderised McCain 's leg. McCain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nicoletta just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain throws a body punch but Nicoletta moves out of range.
Nicoletta connects with a jab.
McCain feints and then cracks Nicoletta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicoletta down.
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicoletta just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicoletta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicoletta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCain lands a nice looking body kick.
McCain slips a jab from Nicoletta.
Casimiro Nicoletta is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicoletta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicoletta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicoletta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicoletta's sensitive parts.
McCain is looking to slow Nicoletta down with leg kicks.
Nicoletta throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
Nicoletta tries to clinch there but McCain circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCain .
Nicoletta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCain checks a leg kick.
Nicoletta throws a looping overhand right but McCain ducks down to avoid it.
Nicoletta throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCain .
McCain misses with the body kick
and Nicoletta counters with a nice leg kick.
Nicoletta has managed to clinch.
A short right from Nicoletta on the inside.
McCain lands a body shot.
Nicoletta is working McCain over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from McCain .
Nicoletta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicoletta misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicoletta working aggressively here.
Nicoletta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nicoletta is working McCain over against the cage.
Nicoletta throws a head punch that misses.
Nicoletta lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCain tries to work over Nicoletta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCain scores with a nice right hand.
Crunch! McCain slams his shin into Nicoletta's torso.
Nicoletta tries to clinch up but McCain circles away and keeps his distance.
McCain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nicoletta swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
A jab from McCain finds it's way through Nicoletta's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta looks to land a body kick but McCain moved away.
Nicoletta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicoletta's sensitive parts.
McCain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicoletta thows a leg kick but McCain checks it
and McCain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nicoletta's knee momentarily.
Nicoletta walks into a jab.
McCain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nicoletta lands a head kick. McCain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McCain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Nicoletta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicoletta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicoletta misses with a low kick.
McCain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCain thuds his right hand into Nicoletta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicoletta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCain .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta walks into a jab.
Nicoletta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCain . That did some damage!
McCain lands the left hand.
McCain is looking to land body kicks.
Nicoletta is looking to counter the offense by McCain and move into the clinch.
McCain works the jab nicely.
Nice jab there from McCain .
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta avoids the body shot from McCain .
McCain throws a looping overhand right but Nicoletta ducks down to avoid it.
Nicoletta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nicoletta throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
McCain avoids the body shot from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCain .
Nicoletta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain throws a leg kick which misses Nicoletta's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicoletta tries to avoid it.
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas McCain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Casimiro Nicoletta'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!
Nicoletta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCain unleashes a big counter combination but Nicoletta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nicoletta lands a nice looking body kick.
McCain is looking to slow Nicoletta down with leg kicks.
Nicoletta swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
McCain lands a leg kick that knocks Nicoletta off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Nicoletta finds it's target.
Nicoletta slips a jab from McCain .
Nicoletta lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCain 's sensitive parts.
Nicoletta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain throws a front kick that sends Nicoletta stumbling back into the cage.
McCain lands a jab to Nicoletta's midsection.
Nicoletta throws a sloppy head kick and McCain moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta throws a lazy right hand but McCain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCain wants to clinch up but Nicoletta keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from McCain misses.
Nicoletta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicoletta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicoletta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicoletta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A clash of legs there as McCain blocks the low kick.
Sloppy strikes from McCain . Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as McCain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nicoletta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nicoletta looks to clinch
and McCain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nicoletta 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.
Casimiro Nicoletta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nicoletta. Nicoletta obviously looking to wear him down.
Nicoletta takes a swing at McCain 's ribcage but misses.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Nicoletta.
McCain scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nicoletta at a distance.
McCain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCain moves out of range as Nicoletta throws a body kick.
Nicoletta avoids the head kick by McCain .
A slapping leg kick lands for McCain .
Nicoletta is looking to chop away at McCain 's legs.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain cracks Nicoletta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nicoletta lands a big head kick that sends McCain tumbling to the mat! Nicoletta takes a step backwards and waves McCain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Lucas McCain has been cut.
McCain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nicoletta drops McCain with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McCain looks back up at him and smiles so Nicoletta waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McCain is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Nicoletta. McCain falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Nicoletta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Casimiro Nicoletta!
An out of breath Casimiro Nicoletta 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rokken Roll (ranked 538 p4p, 1239 weight class) and Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 85 p4p, 184 weight class). Wolf-Fang has chosen Rise Against - Give It All as his entrance music. 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 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokken Roll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf-Fang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roll throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wolf-Fang wants to stand and escape but instead Roll has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wolf-Fang keeping full guard, as Roll tries to pass.
Roll sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll wants to pass the guard but Wolf-Fang is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Roll from controlling successfully.
Wolf-Fang wants to stand up but Roll is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roll wants to control from the top but Wolf-Fang keeps moving.
Roll is standing up over Wolf-Fang. Wolf-Fang looks to escape but Roll dives into side control.
Wolf-Fang prevents Roll from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roll is working hard here to advance position.
Roll goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wolf-Fang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roll's guard! Nice work there by Wolf-Fang!
Roll looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roll is looking for a triangle but Wolf-Fang pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang stands and steps away. Roll gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Some bone on bone action there as Wolf-Fang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolf-Fang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roll throws out the jab.
Roll tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roll throws a body kick that misses
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roll won't be happy with that.
Roll tries to bench press Wolf-Fang off him but Wolf-Fang keeps the position.
Roll is trying to work for a sweep but Wolf-Fang has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolf-Fang is looking to stand but Roll has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Roll wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Wolf-Fang nearly escaped from the position there.
Roll tries to escape the position.
Wolf-Fang wants to stand up but Roll is stuck to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roll tries to roll but Wolf-Fang sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roll shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roll was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wolf-Fang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roll trying to control the position but Wolf-Fang is working away.
Roll has knee on belly and moves into mount.
You get the feeling that Wolf-Fang really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wolf-Fang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll trying to control but Wolf-Fang is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll wants to control but Wolf-Fang has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Roll is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolf-Fang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roll is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wolf-Fang still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wolf-Fang has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolf-Fang wants to stand but Roll is controlling his arm.
Roll tries to improve position but can't.
Wolf-Fang wants to stand but Roll has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll is trying to improve his position.
Roll is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Roll is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf-Fang pulls his head out easily.
Wolf-Fang tries to stand but can't do so whilst Roll controls his leg.
Roll is looking for a sweep. Wolf-Fang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wolf-Fang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some bone on bone action there as Wolf-Fang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Wolf-Fang tries to counter it with a takedown but Roll pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roll looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roll pushes down on Wolf-Fang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roll stops Wolf-Fang from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rokken Roll dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wolf-Fang moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Roll is looking to clinch.
Wolf-Fang feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Roll misses.
And Wolf-Fang tries to counter it with a takedown but Roll pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Roll lands a head shot.
Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf-Fang's shoulder, as Wolf-Fang tries to avoid the shot.
Wolf-Fang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wolf-Fang blocks a jab.
Wolf-Fang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Roll.
Roll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wolf-Fang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roll gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll.
Wolf-Fang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wolf-Fang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roll is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Wolf-Fang avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Wolf-Fang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roll fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rokken Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamcha Wolf-Fang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf-Fang counters with a shoot takedown. Roll fights it but they end up in guard.
Wolf-Fang won't allow Roll to sweep him here.
Roll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolf-Fang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolf-Fang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roll controlling Wolf-Fang's posture.
Roll working a defensive guard but Wolf-Fang passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Wolf-Fang is going to stand back up.
Roll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wolf-Fang tries to stand but can't do so whilst Roll controls his leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Roll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Roll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roll working for a triangle but Wolf-Fang defends it easily.
Roll looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf-Fang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roll 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
After winning the bout, Rokken Roll 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 Hendrix Cabrera (ranked 801 p4p, 1482 weight class) and Iner Raledran (ranked 108 p4p, 205 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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28
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14 - 7 - 1 |
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30
185
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World class boxer
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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 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrix Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Iner Raledran!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raledran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cabrera to the ground. Raledran is now in Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raledran's guard.
Cabrera trying to control but Raledran is working from the bottom.
Cabrera is pushing down on Raledran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Raledran is fighting to maintain full guard but Cabrera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cabrera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Raledran is looking to improve his position but Cabrera isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raledran tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera is looking for the choke from the back position but Raledran is controlling his hands well.
Raledran tries to roll but Cabrera sticks to his back.
Raledran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Raledran keeps trying to improve his position.
Cabrera is persistently looking for the submission but Raledran is defending it well.
Raledran wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raledran breaks Cabrera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raledran defends well.
Cabrera looking to control.
Raledran drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cabrera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cabrera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cabrera!
Cabrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Raledran!
Raledran is trying to escape the mount.
Cabrera looking to control but Raledran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Raledran felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's 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.
Raledran is working to get back to half guard.
Cabrera controlling his opponent.
Raledran can't escape the position.
Raledran regains half guard.
Cabrera prevents Raledran from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raledran has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cabrera escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cabrera!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cabrera lands with a kick to the temple. Raledran shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raledran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Raledran feints the counter takedown.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Raledran moves away and avoids it.
Cabrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Cabrera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cabrera dodges the punch combination from Raledran.
Cabrera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raledran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cabrera defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Raledran ducked under it nicely.
Raledran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabrera defends it well.
Crunch! Raledran slams his shin into Cabrera's torso.
Hendrix Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Cabrera there.
Cabrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cabrera lands a body shot.
Raledran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Raledran ducks down to avoid it.
Raledran is looking to score with low kicks.
Raledran tries to clinch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Raledran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raledran can do to turn this around?
Raledran walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabrera blocks the leg kick.
Cabrera lands with a kick to the temple. Raledran shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hendrix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Cabrera misses
and Raledran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raledran.
Raledran misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is looking to break free of the clinch but Raledran has double underhooks.
Raledran lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera is trying to break the clinch but Raledran has him pressed against the cage.
Cabrera misses with a punch to the body.
Raledran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cabrera after a bit of a struggle.
Raledran lands a right hand.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Raledran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
Raledran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Raledran
enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Raledran moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raledran moves to clinch but Cabrera breaks away
and Cabrera counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raledran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Raledran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Raledran.
Cabrera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raledran's hands.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raledran thuds his shin into the meat of Cabrera's side.
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Raledran does it's job there.
Raledran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raledran blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Raledran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cabrera's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raledran has gone for a leg lock! Cabrera slips out almost immediately though and dives into Raledran's guard.
Raledran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cabrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cabrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raledran has his foot on Cabrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabrera works his way back into a safe position though.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Raledran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raledran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cabrera thumps Raledran with a low kick.
Cabrera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raledran on the side of the head.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Raledran ducks down to avoid it.
Raledran avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Raledran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raledran.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera looks to land a combination but Raledran avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raledran clinches up with Cabrera and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Cabrera.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raledran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raledran has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera breaks the clinch.
Cabrera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Raledran.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Raledran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Raledran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cabrera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Raledran passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Raledran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raledran goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cabrera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Raledran but great work by Cabrera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raledran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raledran keeps working.
Raledran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cabrera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raledran actively working from the bottom here.
Raledran regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raledran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabrera trying to control but Raledran is working from the bottom.
Raledran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cabrera defends it easily.
Raledran working for submissions but it's allowed Cabrera to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raledran wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Raledran looking for submissions off his back.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raledran keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iner Raledran.
I think Cabrera 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera!
An out of breath Hendrix Cabrera 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Ekaku (ranked 671 p4p, 551 weight class) and Sone Fujimaro (ranked 61 p4p, 51 weight class). Fujimaro has chosen 焔 (Flame) + 暁ノ糸 (Thread of Dawn) by Wagakki Band as his entrance music. Sone Fujimaro has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satoshi Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sone Fujimaro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku lands a nice hook to Fujimaro's body. Fujimaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fujimaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left lands for Ekaku.
We've been informed that Fujimaro has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fujimaro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fujimaro lands with a straight right. Ekaku didn't see that one coming.
Fujimaro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku 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.
Ekaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fujimaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Fujimaro tries to clinch there but Ekaku circles away.
Ekaku lands a jab to the head.
Fujimaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku thumps Fujimaro with a low kick.
Fujimaro is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku throws a jab when Fujimaro was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Ekaku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Fujimaro moves out of range easily.
Ekaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fujimaro under the eye.
Fujimaro tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Fujimaro avoids it.
Ekaku lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fujimaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Fujimaro's head.
A big left from Fujimaro misses.
Fujimaro throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fujimaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekaku thumps Fujimaro with a low kick.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Fujimaro avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku tries to land a body kick
and Fujimaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Fujimaro's head but Fujimaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Fujimaro's shoulder, as Fujimaro tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku cracks Fujimaro with an open hand slap.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Fujimaro misses.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fujimaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fujimaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fujimaro throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fujimaro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ekaku - the referee stops the clock and Fujimaro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ekaku. Fujimaro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fujimaro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Fujimaro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ekaku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku connects with a body shot that sends Fujimaro's belly button to the back.
Fujimaro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fujimaro throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Fujimaro - just one landing.
Fujimaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujimaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujimaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fujimaro throws out the jab.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujimaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fujimaro checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fujimaro.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Fujimaro moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Fujimaro throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Fujimaro moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Fujimaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekaku.
Fujimaro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fujimaro's head backwards.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Fujimaro tenderised Ekaku's leg. Ekaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fujimaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku connects with a crisp jab.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Fujimaro's head but Fujimaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fujimaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro wants to slow Ekaku down by chopping away at his legs.
Fujimaro is looking to clinch but Ekaku is avoiding it.
Ekaku scores with a nice body kick.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
Fujimaro tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku throws a jab when Fujimaro was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fujimaro misses.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fujimaro.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujimaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satoshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujimaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Fujimaro misses with a hook.
Fujimaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Fujimaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Ekaku.
Ekaku moves out of range as Fujimaro strikes.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Fujimaro.
Decent striking displayed by Fujimaro there.
Fujimaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fujimaro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ekaku has got the better of the exchanges.
Ekaku connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fujimaro moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fujimaro backwards.
Fujimaro lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujimaro can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Fujimaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fujimaro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ekaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekaku tries to stall but Fujimaro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujimaro controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fujimaro is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Fujimaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fujimaro misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Fujimaro misses with a straight right.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Fujimaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick
and Fujimaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujimaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fujimaro throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fujimaro moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Fujimaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro 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.
Fujimaro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fujimaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fujimaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Fujimaro misses with a straight right.
Ekaku lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimaro slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Fujimaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there
and Fujimaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Sone Fujimaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fujimaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fujimaro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fujimaro throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ekaku takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ekaku slips a jab from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fujimaro throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujimaro misses with a straight left.
Ekaku lands with an uppercut that bounces Fujimaro off the cage and back into range.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fujimaro ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku.
Fujimaro defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Fujimaro slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku slips a jab from Fujimaro.
Ekaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Fujimaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Fujimaro avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku backing away here, and Fujimaro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fujimaro lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Fujimaro misses its intended target.
Fujimaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fujimaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fujimaro scores with a jab to the body.
Fujimaro is looking to score with low kicks.
Fujimaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fujimaro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Fujimaro misses with a low kick.
A big right from Fujimaro misses.
Ekaku lands with a cross.
Fujimaro throws a wild body kick that Ekaku sees coming a mile off.
Fujimaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Fujimaro's head.
Fujimaro checks a leg kick.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fujimaro.
Ekaku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sone Fujimaro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ekaku cracks Fujimaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Nice jab there from Ekaku.
An inside leg kick lands from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujimaro. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fujimaro! But no joy.
Fujimaro misses with a low kick.
Fujimaro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws a push kick but Ekaku slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujimaro misses the target.
Ekaku moves out of range as Fujimaro strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fujimaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Fujimaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujimaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fujimaro! But no joy.
Fujimaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimaro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fujimaro thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Ekaku throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Ekaku.
Fujimaro slips a jab from Ekaku.
Fujimaro throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fujimaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fujimaro misses with a body shot.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujimaro is just out of range.
Ekaku throws a poor cross that misses
and Fujimaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fujimaro wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
Fujimaro throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Ekaku.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Fujimaro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku swings for the body but Fujimaro moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ekaku.
A leg kick checked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws out a counter right but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Fujimaro scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fujimaro throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku avoids it.
Fujimaro throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Fujimaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku throws a hook but Fujimaro blocks it.
Fujimaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Fujimaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujimaro 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.
Ekaku lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Fujimaro's corner calls for a 1-2. Fujimaro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fujimaro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ekaku.
Fujimaro slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Fujimaro's head.
Fujimaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekaku throws a hook but Fujimaro blocks it.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Fujimaro slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Ekaku.
Fujimaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku counters with an inside leg kick.
Fujimaro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good shot there by Ekaku.
Fujimaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fujimaro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fujimaro moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekaku moves out of range as Fujimaro throws a body kick.
Ekaku half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fujimaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fujimaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Fujimaro checks it.
Ekaku throws a jab when Fujimaro was well out of range.
Fujimaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujimaro.
Ekaku moves out of range as Fujimaro strikes.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujimaro misses with a straight left.
It looked like Ekaku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fujimaro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekaku has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
Satoshi Ekaku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Sone Fujimaro was interviewed post fight and said 'So you DO fight like a coward! A disgrace on your family!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donner Keil (ranked 482 p4p, 790 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 75 p4p, 120 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donner Keil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Keil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shifter gets a double leg takedown into Keil's guard.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Keil is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keil manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Keil's guard.
Keil pushes Shifter off and scrambles back to his feet.
Shifter has his takedown stuffed
and Keil counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Keil as Shifter shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter closes the distance and clinches up with Keil, looking for a takedown. Shifter pushes Keil against the cage but Keil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keil thinks about countering with a head kick.
Donner Keil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Keil thows a leg kick but Shifter checks it
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Keil won't be happy with that.
Keil explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Shifter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Keil misses with a left hand
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keil wants to get back to his feet.
Keil is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keil is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shifter prevents Keil from escaping the position.
Keil trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keil, who protects the arm well.
Keil wants to get back to his feet but Shifter drags him back down.
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keil is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Keil is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Get Wet About Don (ranked 115 p4p, 258 weight class) and Jaxon Magrath (ranked 16 p4p, 35 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Get Wet About Don!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magrath missing with a left hand there. About Don was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
About Don looks for a takedown but Magrath sprawls well.
About Don shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magrath is trying to defend but About Don finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magrath wants to improve his position but About Don is controlling well.
Magrath is not content to let About Don control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magrath is just riding it out for now. About Don eventually gives up the hold.
Magrath trying to control but About Don postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
About Don is figuring out what he wants to do next.
About Don thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magrath keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magrath is refusing to be controlled, as About Don sits in half guard.
About Don is trying to work for a kimura but Magrath is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
About Don is trying to control. Magrath wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magrath avoiding damage under a succession of punches from About Don.
About Don throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
About Don wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magrath keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
About Don fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
About Don stuns Magrath with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
About Don tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magrath was well out of range. Poor timing from About Don.
Magrath appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath thumps About Don with a low kick.
About Don looks to land a left hand but Magrath moved out of range nicely.
About Don throws an overhand right that lands on Magrath's shoulder, as Magrath tries to avoid the shot.
About Don takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magrath connects with a body shot that sends About Don's belly button to the back.
Magrath listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magrath.
Magrath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt About Don.
About Don listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
About Don throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magrath's waist but Magrath gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing About Don off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Get Wet About Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magrath! But no joy.
Magrath throws a leg kick but About Don sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magrath lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
About Don gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magrath counters with a low kick, right behind About Don 's knee.
About Don looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magrath avoids the body shot from About Don.
Magrath moves out of range of the strikes.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from About Don.
Magrath stuffs the takedown.
Magrath takes a swing at About Don's ribcage but misses.
About Don checks the leg kick.
About Don lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
About Don on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magrath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
About Don darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
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.
About Don misses with a jab to the body
and Magrath counters with an inside leg kick.
About Don scores with the left hand. Magrath knows he should have avoided that one.
Magrath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
About Don fails with a takedown attempt.
Magrath throws a leg kick
and About Don counters with a takedown into side control.
Magrath is trying to improve his position.
Magrath gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
About Don lands with a punch from half guard.
About Don is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
About Don swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Magrath is now in About Don's guard. A big mistake from About Don there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
About Don is pulling down on Magrath's head. It's preventing any offense from Magrath, at least for the moment.
About Don looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magrath passes into half guard.
About Don trying to get back to full guard but Magrath takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magrath prevents About Don from getting the reversal.
Magrath controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
About Don is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magrath controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
About Don working to try and regain half guard.
Magrath fails to take his opponent's back.
About Don tries to improve his position but instead Magrath has taken his back!
Magrath struggling to keep hold of the position.
About Don just trying to survive but Magrath is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
About Don tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magrath is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
About Don rolls, trying to escape but Magrath keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
About Don is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Magrath misses with a body shot.
Magrath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling About Don to counter with a crisp jab.
Magrath moves out of range of the strikes.
Magrath scores with a jab to the head.
About Don moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
About Don takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
About Don ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
Magrath tries a low kick but About Don avoids it.
About Don uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
It looked like About Don was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magrath.
About Don checks a low kick from Magrath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath misses with an uppercut. About Don saw that one coming.
About Don throws a body shot but no joy.
About Don misses with a telegraphed body shot
and About Don takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
About Don missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
About Don gets a takedown into half guard.
About Don is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Magrath to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Get Wet About Don overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
About Don landing some decent shots from guard.
Magrath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
About Don in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
About Don trying to control the position from guard on top but Magrath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
About Don controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
About Don stands up over Magrath, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
About Don trying to control but Magrath is working from the bottom.
About Don throws a big elbow that misses.
Get Wet About Don has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
About Don trying to control the position from guard on top but Magrath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaxon Magrath is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
About Don is looking to work some ground and pound but Magrath has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
About Don trying to control but Magrath is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
About Don closes the distance and clinches up with Magrath, looking for a takedown. About Don pushes Magrath against the cage but Magrath circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
About Don shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magrath as he jumps to the side.
Magrath takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magrath lands a body shot.
About Don looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magrath is fending him off so far but About Don persists. Nope, Magrath circles away and we're back to standing.
Magrath throws out a counter right but About Don avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Get Wet About Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magrath moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magrath throws a poor cross that misses
letting About Don counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
About Don has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magrath.
Magrath moves away from the strike by About Don.
About Don ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
About Don throws a predictable looking body shot
and Magrath counters with a leg kick.
Magrath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magrath throws a shot from downtown. About Don moves away and avoids it.
About Don misses with a body shot.
About Don misses with a shot to the body
letting Magrath counter with a right hand.
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!
About Don blocks a low kick nicely.
Magrath scores with a punch to the head.
About Don scores with a jab. Magrath acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
About Don misses with a body shot.
About Don is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
About Don throws the left hand but Magrath avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Get Wet About Don.
I think Magrath 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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