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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonatane Veainu (ranked 3296 p4p, 2796 weight class) and Salvatore Coppola (ranked 468 p4p, 417 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Coppola's choice of entrance music: Duality. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sonatane Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Coppola!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veainu shoots in but Coppola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coppola dodges the punch combination from Veainu.
Coppola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Veainu clinches.
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu checks a low kick from Coppola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Veainu works over Coppola's head and body with a nice combination.
Coppola blocks a head kick by Veainu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Veainu.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coppola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Veainu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Veainu is looking for a counter combo.
Coppola has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
Coppola tries to pull guard but Veainu won't allow it.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Coppola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Veainu has him pressed against the cage.
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coppola counters with an outside leg kick.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
Veainu tries a body shot but Coppola blocks it.
Coppola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Veainu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Veainu lands a body punch.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Coppola ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coppola no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Coppola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coppola working for a triangle but Veainu defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coppola looking for a guillotine here but Veainu defends easily.
Veainu stopping the sweep attempt from Coppola.
Veainu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Veainu has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.
Veainu wanted to stand there but Coppola had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coppola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coppola looking for a guillotine here but Veainu defends easily.
Coppola wants to sweep here but Veainu controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu is looking to stand up but Coppola won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Veainu looks to land a combination. Coppola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coppola.
Coppola with the counter takedown but Veainu avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Veainu scores with a four punch combination!
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Veainu throws a head kick that misses.
Coppola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coppola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Coppola shoots in for a takedown but Veainu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Veainu tries to bum rush Coppola with a series of wild strikes but Coppola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veainu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coppola tries to avoid it but Veainu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coppola to the ground. Coppola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coppola fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coppola shoots for a double leg takedown but Veainu sprawls well. He's pushed Coppola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sonatane Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.
Veainu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Veainu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Veainu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veainu stuffs the takedown.
Coppola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coppola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veainu defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu goes for a double leg but Coppola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coppola continues to drive forward.
Veainu backing away here, and Coppola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Coppola is looking to take this one to the mat.
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Coppola misses.
As Coppola looks to move away, Veainu throws a big counter combo but Coppola just gets out of the way.
Coppola stuffs the takedown attempt from Veainu. Veainu gets slowly back to his feet.
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Veainu. Those never looked like landing.
Veainu tries to bum rush Coppola with a series of wild strikes but Coppola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coppola tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coppola shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Veainu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coppola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Coppola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Veainu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coppola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Veainu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Coppola crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coppola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Coppola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Coppola looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coppola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Veainu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coppola working the ground and pound but Veainu is defending the strikes.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet but Coppola drags him back down.
Coppola looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Veainu is avoiding damage well.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonatane Veainu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Veainu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonatane Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veainu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coppola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coppola tries to keep at a distance but Veainu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coppola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Veainu smiles and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veainu.
Coppola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Veainu.
Coppola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coppola can do to turn this around?
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coppola moves away.
Veainu tries to bum rush Coppola with a series of wild strikes but Coppola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coppola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veainu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coppola tries to keep at a distance but Veainu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coppola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Veainu is leaning against Coppola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Veainu swinging wildly here.
Coppola tries a quick counter leg kick but Veainu is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Veainu checks a leg kick.
Coppola dodges the punch combination from Veainu.
Coppola throws a low kick, looking for Veainu's leg but Veainu calmly moves out of range.
As Coppola looks to move away, Veainu throws a big counter combo but Coppola just gets out of the way.
Veainu moves into range and clinches up with Coppola.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coppola is trying to drag Veainu to the mat but Veainu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sonatane Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.
Veainu jumps into guard, dragging Coppola to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coppola advances to half guard.
Coppola seems to be looking for submissions.
Coppola is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veainu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Coppola is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Veainu still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Veainu has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Coppola sneaks back into half guard.
Coppola works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coppola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coppola is looking for a triangle here but Veainu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Coppola manages to get back to half guard.
Salvatore Coppola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veainu content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonatane Veainu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Veainu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonatane Veainu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Rios (ranked 2221 p4p, 2412 weight class) and Andrew Clay (ranked 285 p4p, 310 weight class). Andrew Clay has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Manuel Rios's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Clay!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rios throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Manuel Rios has been cut.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Rios saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Clay.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Rios throws the left hand but Clay avoids the punch easily.
Clay staying out of range there.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rios has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Clay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manuel Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios throws a hook but Clay avoids it easily.
Clay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clay lands a big right hand that sends Rios crashing to the mat! Clay stays standing though and waves Rios back to his feet!
 Rios is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay throws an uppercut from hell that sends Rios clean off his feet! He's out cold! Clay stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Clay!
Andrew Clay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Niska (ranked 1888 p4p, 2353 weight class) and Rob Smith (ranked 294 p4p, 359 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rob Smith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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14 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 31 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juha Niska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niska has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Niska takes a shot to the head.
Niska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niska throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Niska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Niska moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Niska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Niska clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Niska moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Niska throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Niska.
Niska cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niska misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Niska with a poor takedown
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niska tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niska. Niska obviously looking to wear him down.
Niska misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska misses with an uppercut.
Niska throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
 It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niska throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Niska clinches up against the cage.
Niska has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niska wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Niska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Niska wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith throws out a counter right but Niska avoids it with no problem.
Niska shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Niska throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Niska.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Niska.
Niska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Niska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith blocks a jab.
Niska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Niska lands a right hand.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Niska looking to stall.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Niska persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range as Niska strikes.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niska lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Niska circles away.
Niska misses the shot to the body.
Niska misses with a takedown
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Niska misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Niska's head back.
Niska scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Niska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Niska.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Niska tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Niska throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niska misses with a low kick.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niska connects with a looping right hand.
Smith cracks Niska with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niska looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Niska scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Niska!
Niska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Niska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niska cracks Smith with a good jab.
Niska connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Niska.
Niska throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Niska scores with a jab to the body.
Niska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Niska looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Niska avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Niska has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
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 Juha Niska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Niska throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Niska.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Niska pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Niska stalling the fight.
Niska lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Niska stalling.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Niska avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
The referee calls for Niska to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Niska - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith tries to work over Niska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Niska has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Niska back against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tightens his grip and picks Niska up, before dumping him to the ground. Niska manages to land in guard.
Niska pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niska throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Rob Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niska gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Smith.
Smith has Niska pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Niska manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Niska shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Niska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niska misses with a head kick.
Niska doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throws out a counter right but Niska avoids it with no problem.
Niska tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Niska defends it well.
Niska dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Niska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tries to work over Niska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Niska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tightens his grip and picks Niska up, before dumping him to the ground. Niska manages to land in guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Niska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niska wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Niska keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Niska from controlling successfully.
Niska works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rob Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juha Niska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niska content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Niska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niska, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Niska!
Juha Niska bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Obama Filth (ranked 1733 p4p, 2424 weight class) and Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf (ranked 235 p4p, 311 weight class). Filth comes into the arena with Beat the Bastards blaring out of the sound system. Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Obama Filth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamdfjsmf drives through and clinches with Filth against the cage.
Filth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Filth stalling in the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf tries to pull guard but Filth holds him up against the cage and eventually Tamdfjsmf drops back down to his feet.
Tamdfjsmf wants a takedown but no success here.
Tamdfjsmf jumps guard but Filth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Obama Filth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.
Filth scores with a shoulder strike.
Tamdfjsmf tries to pull guard but Filth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Filth slows down the pace here.
Filth stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filth stops a takedown attempt from Tamdfjsmf.
Filth prevents the takedown attempt.
Filth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tamdfjsmf up against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf tries to score a body lock takedown but Filth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Filth has Tamdfjsmf pressed against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf trying to stall but Filth improves his position.
Filth prevents Tamdfjsmf from breaking the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tamdfjsmf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tamdfjsmf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Filth.
Filth is struggling to control the position.
Tamdfjsmf takes a shot to the head.
Filth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Filth lands a hook that snaps the head of Tamdfjsmf backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filth lands with a right to the head.
Filth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Filth. No joy for Tamdfjsmf on that attempt.
Filth moves into the clinch successfully.
Filth misses with a body punch.
Filth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filth stalling against the cage.
Filth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamdfjsmf gets tackled into the cage by Filth. Filth maintains the clinch.
Filth slowing the pace effectively.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filth stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tamdfjsmfs head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Filth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamdfjsmf backwards.
Filth blocks a body shot from Tamdfjsmf.
Filth lands a nice shot to the body.
Filth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Filth lands a nice uppercut.
Filth pressing his opponent against the cage.
Filth pushes Tamdfjsmf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filth lands a left hand.
Filth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Filth is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filth keeps control of Tamdfjsmf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tamdfjsmf looking to throw knees to the head but Filth is blocking nicely.
Filth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Filth is trying to keep an underhook but Tamdfjsmf manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Filth pushes Tamdfjsmf off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Filth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tamdfjsmf clinches up against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filth just leaning against Tamdfjsmf, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obama Filth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch
and Filth counters with a three punch combo that has Tamdfjsmf backing up. Tamdfjsmf nods at Filth to acknowledge the strikes.
Tamdfjsmf doesn't manage to clinch there - Filth circles away.
Tamdfjsmf looks to clinch
enabling Filth to counter with a crisp jab.
 Tamdfjsmf is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tamdfjsmf is still on wobbly legs! Can Filth finish him?
Filth is leaning against Tamdfjsmf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tamdfjsmf seems to have recovered his senses.
Tamdfjsmf looking for a takedown.
Filth lands with a light punch inside.
Filth manages to break the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Filth counter with a right hand.
Tamdfjsmf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamdfjsmf closes the distance looking to clinch
and Filth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Filth comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tamdfjsmf falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tamdfjsmf was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obama Filth!
In his post fight interview, Obama Filth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjy Button (ranked 1962 p4p, 1853 weight class) and Bum Phillips (ranked 259 p4p, 251 weight class). Benjy Button could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bum Phillips's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjy Button!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bum Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown. Button tries to sprawl out of it but Phillips keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Button manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips gets caught napping as Button dives in and scores a takedown. Phillips manages to retain guard.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Button is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Phillips has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Button trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is looking for a triangle but Button pushes his legs off easily.
Button throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phillips works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Button is one step ahead there.
Phillips is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Button keeps working.
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura but Button is defending well.
Button is trying to stand up here but Phillips is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking for a kimura but Button is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phillips to get the leverage.
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Button keeps working.
Button wants to get back to his feet.
Phillips wants to control but Button is keeping him busy.
Button looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phillips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phillips trying to control the action but Button is working from the bottom.
Phillips is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button wants to get back to his feet.
Phillips has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Button defend it? Phillips steps over the head and cranks it - Button is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Phillips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bum Phillips!
An out of breath Bum Phillips 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 1291 p4p, 2718 weight class) and RaeRae Usman (ranked 169 p4p, 341 weight class). Usman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yaba Buluku. This should be fireworks!
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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RaeRae Usman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Usman 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.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Usman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anderson manages to pass to side control.
Usman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Usman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Usman controlling Anderson's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Usman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Usman keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Usman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Usman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Usman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Usman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into side control.
Usman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anderson is positioning himself well to prevent Usman advancing to mount.
Usman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Usman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Usman seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Usman.
Usman with the ground and pound but Anderson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usman tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Usman working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but RaeRae Usman 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.
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Usman manages to pull guard.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Usman keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Usman being controlled here, momentarily.
Usman wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman trying to control the position.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Usman has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Usman looking for subs off his back but Anderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Usman gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Usman working a defensive guard here.
RaeRae Usman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Usman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anderson manages to pass to side control.
Usman tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson is keen to just control but Usman is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Usman kicks off Anderson and gets to his feet.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Usman wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
RaeRae Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Usman.
Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Usman to the mat! Usman manages to get full guard.
Usman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Usman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy.
Usman gets back to full guard.
Usman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usman keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Usman takes one to the chin there.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Usman is looking to clinch.
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Usman has wrist control.
Usman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Usman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Usman is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Usman working for submissions but it's allowed Anderson to get to half guard.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy.
Anderson slows the pace down in half 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.
Usman with the active half guard here but Anderson passes nicely into side control.
Usman being controlled for a moment.
Anderson wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anderson controls the position.
Anderson is trying to move to mount but Usman reverses beautifully and ends up in Anderson's guard.
Usman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Usman tries to pass.
Anderson is controlling Usman's posture.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Usman's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Usman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Usman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Usman keeps moving.
Anderson is really struggling to control Usman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Usman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brownie Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brownie Anderson!
After winning the bout, Brownie Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
RaeRae Usman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Hamada (ranked 1783 p4p, 1507 weight class) and Adrian Rose (ranked 240 p4p, 205 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ryo Hamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Rose!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose lands a head shot.
Rose with a jab.
Rose scores with a nice head shot.
Rose takes a swing at Hamada's ribcage but misses.
Hamada is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose throws a jab when Hamada was well out of range.
Rose drives through and clinches with Hamada against the cage.
Rose stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Hamada avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Hamada blocks an uppercut.
Rose manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hamada up against the cage.
Rose pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rose receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose tries a body shot but Hamada blocks it.
Rose is pressed up against the cage. Hamada has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rose down to the mat. Rose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hamada closes the distance but Rose moves to the side
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rose scores with a nice head shot.
Hamada doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to sprawl but Hamada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rose moves into full guard.
Rose looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose looking for a sweep. Not yet Rose, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rose is on top in guard.
Rose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rose controls the pace.
Hamada has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rose has passed into side control.
Rose throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rose controlling from side mount.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamada keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rose working the head and body with strikes.
Hamada tries to buck Rose off but Rose is having none of it.
Rose is staying tight to Hamada's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rose scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamada is trying to escape the position but Rose is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Rose dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rose connects with a solid leg kick.
Hamada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamada fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rose jabs at Hamada's body.
Rose misses with a kick to the body.
Rose fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hamada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rose leaves Hamada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big left from Hamada misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hamada walks into a jab.
Hamada looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rose as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Rose releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hamada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rose's waist but Rose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamada off to one side.
A nice side step and Rose releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ryo Hamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamada tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamada missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rose darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Rose - just one landing.
Hamada misses with a right hand
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose closes the distance and clinches.
Rose on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada jumps guard but Rose turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hamada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rose pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rose attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hamada misses the target.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Hamada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamada looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hamada prevents Rose from improving his position.
Hamada wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy.
Rose preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hamada is trying to control the action in half guard but Rose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada trying to work for an americana but Rose has managed to regain full guard.
Hamada controlling from the top position.
Rose pulls Hamada in close to his closed guard and prevents Hamada from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Hamada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
A jab from Rose finds it's way through Hamada's defenses.
It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rose scores with a decent looking hook.
Hamada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rose is trying to defend but Hamada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rose is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hamada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hamada's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rose. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hamada scores with a nice strike.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Hamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamada looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Hamada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rose connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hamada scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Rose coming out on top.
Rose scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Rose misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamada is defended easily by Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Adrian Rose has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Rose there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rose lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hamada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hamada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamada.
Adrian Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamada.
A jab from Hamada does it's job there.
Hamada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rose to score with a decent uppercut.
Rose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rose keeps the fight on the outside.
Hamada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rose momentarily.
Rose scores with a punch to the head.
Rose staying out of range there.
Rose now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Adrian Rose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Rose is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rose content to control rather than advance.
Rose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada trying to control but Rose postures up.
Rose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamada defending well though.
Rose is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hamada!
Rose landing punches.
Rose postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hamada looks a forlorn figure.
Hamada is bucking up trying to escape but Rose cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rose controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamada is trying desperately to improve position.
Hamada regains half guard.
Rose lands strikes from half guard.
Ryo Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose is trying to control. Hamada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Rose seems content to control.
Rose is keen to just control but Hamada is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rose has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Rose!
Our winner, Adrian Rose, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Dixon (ranked 1069 p4p, 1476 weight class) and Horacio Sadaval (ranked 145 p4p, 208 weight class). Sadaval has chosen Prohibido Olvidar as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Sadaval!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Ali Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dixon wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Sadaval.
A low kick from Dixon is predictable there
and Sadaval counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dixon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadaval rushes Dixon and presses him up against the cage.
Sadaval lands a hook that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dixon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadaval.
Sadaval closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dixon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sadaval asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dixon bucks up and tries to throw Sadaval off but instead Sadaval has got his back!
Sadaval misses with a punch to the head.
Sadaval misses with a punch to the head.
Dixon is trying to get back to his feet but Sadaval has full control of the position and if anything, Dixon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Dixon as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sadaval!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadaval misses with an elbow to the head.
Sadaval lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dixon.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sadaval. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Dixon trying to get back to his feet but Sadaval is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval cracks Dixon with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dixon from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Sadaval cracks Dixon with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dixon from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dixon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sadaval just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sadaval.
Dixon is covering up but some of the strikes from Sadaval are getting through and doing damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dixon's head.
Dixon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dixon manages to escape to his feet.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Sadaval lands a nice shot to the body.
Sadaval forces Dixon back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadaval scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sadaval jumps guard and drags Dixon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dixon wants to stand and escape but instead Sadaval has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sadaval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Sadaval dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sadaval rushes Dixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval wants to take the fight to the mat but Dixon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dixon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sadaval after a bit of a struggle.
Sadaval has Dixon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sadaval pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dixon tumbling to the mat - Sadaval dives into Dixon's guard.
Dixon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dixon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sadaval has him pressed against the cage.
Sadaval scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Sadaval to work.
Dixon stops a takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Sadaval has picked Dixon up - he's going for a ride! Sadaval dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sadaval lands with a punch from half guard.
Sadaval trying to control from half guard but Dixon is working away.
Dixon is looking to escape.
Sadaval perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dixon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sadaval connects with a nice short shot to Dixon's temple.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon pushes Sadaval off looking to stand but Sadaval dives back in and keeps control.
Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sadaval passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sadaval lands with some strikes.
Sadaval punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dixon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dixon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Sadaval lands a couple of good shots and Dixon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dixon covering up well and avoiding damage.
Sadaval missing with strikes from the back.
Sadaval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon trying to get back to his feet but Sadaval is in full control for now.
Sadaval throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Dixon avoids the strikes from Sadaval.
Dixon is covering up but some of the strikes from Sadaval are getting through and doing damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Dixon right now.
Sadaval trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sadaval lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Sadaval punishes Dixon with strikes from the back mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Sadaval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Dixon gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
Dixon tries to keep at a distance but Sadaval has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dixon is trying to break the clinch but Sadaval is controlling him.
Sadaval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dixon defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Dixon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Dixon, which made it look bad.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval staying out of range there.
We've been told by Dixon's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
Dixon thuds his right hand into Sadaval's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval slips under a jab.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
Dixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sadaval lands with an overhand left.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadaval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sadaval blocks a jab.
Sadaval drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sadaval landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sadaval scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon is pushing Sadaval's head away, looking to escape. Sadaval manages to hold on to the position though.
Sadaval working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dixon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sadaval is putting a hurting on Dixon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sadaval trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Sadaval sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dixon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sadaval working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon taking a bit of punishment here - Sadaval scoring with strikes.
Sadaval working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dixon taking a bit of punishment here - Sadaval scoring with strikes.
Dixon is trying to buck Sadaval off.
Sadaval postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sadaval lands a few punches from side control.
Dixon is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval grinds an elbow into Dixon's temple.
Sadaval lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ali Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadaval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sadaval landing a few strikes.
Sadaval working the ground and pound.
Dixon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sadaval is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horacio Sadaval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sadaval winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Scott (ranked 629 p4p, 918 weight class) and Naoise Durnin (ranked 84 p4p, 118 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by I DON'T GIVE A FUCK. Durnin has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's as his entrance music. Naoise Durnin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Xander Scott's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naoise Durnin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott darts in and clinches Durnin up against the cage.
Durnin misses with an elbow over the top.
Durnin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scott successfully pulls guard.
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Durnin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durnin postures up.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Durnin is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnin wants to stand but Scott is controlling his posture from full guard.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Durnin stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Scott looking for a triangle here. Durnin is fighting it but it looks tight! Scott pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Durnin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Xander Scott!
Xander Scott bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Lee (ranked 562 p4p, 295 weight class) and Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 86 p4p, 52 weight class). Stepanovich has chosen Swallowing Dust as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Conor Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olenev Stepanovich!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stepanovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a good cross that connects.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Lee tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich 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.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stepanovich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Stepanovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee cracks Stepanovich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
Stepanovich wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee digs a good body shot into Stepanovich's ribs.
Stepanovich with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Conor Lee 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.
Stepanovich takes one to the chin there.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Stepanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lee misses with a hook
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee misses the body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Lee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stepanovich connects with the punch.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Stepanovich moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich 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.
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Conor Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Stepanovich misses with a hook
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stepanovich is out of range.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stepanovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Stepanovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Lee misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice side step and Stepanovich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lee slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Stepanovich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stepanovich will feel that in the morning.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
Lee throws a head kick but Stepanovich moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a leg kick but Stepanovich moved away.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee 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.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Lee is looking to slow Stepanovich down with leg kicks.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Stepanovich blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
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 Conor Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stepanovich.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Stepanovich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Lee.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Stepanovich's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee thuds a left hand into Stepanovich's body.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Lee connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Stepanovich connects with a jab.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Stepanovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Stepanovich tries to avoid it.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee slips under a jab.
Olenev Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stepanovich.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee thuds a left hand into Stepanovich's body.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Stepanovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Stepanovich tries to avoid it.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Conor Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Stepanovich 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.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Stepanovich digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Stepanovich off balance momentarily.
Stepanovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stepanovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Lee.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Lee connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stepanovichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Lee!
An out of breath Conor Lee 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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