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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Bartz (ranked 272 p4p, 223 weight class) and Walter Payton (ranked 42 p4p, 30 weight class). Payton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Andre Nickatina - Yeah kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Bartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Payton!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bartz.
No joy there for Payton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bartz lunges at Payton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payton's hand.
 It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Bartz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Bartz slips a jab from Payton.
Payton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bartz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bartz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Bartz moved out of range nicely.
Payton throws a right hand that Bartz ducks under and follows up with a left that Bartz also avoids with ease.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Payton 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.
Payton throws a leg kick
and Bartz moves into the clinch.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Payton on the inside.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Payton lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Bartz.
Bartz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz takes a shot to the head.
Bartz blocks an elbow strike from Payton.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Bartz - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
Bartz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payton looks winded!
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bartz.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz lands a right hand.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton blocking some punches.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Bartz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payton taking a breather.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Payton.
Payton wants to stall.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bartz blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Payton stalling.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Bartz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bartz lands a jab-cross combination.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payton lands a jab to Bartz's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartz.
Bartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bartz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bartz defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Payton misses with a hook. Bartz ducked under it nicely.
Bartz misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Payton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton missing with a left hand there. Bartz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bartz darts in and clinches Payton up against the cage.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton takes a shot to the head.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payton avoids it.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Payton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bartz up against the cage.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Bartz controls the action.
Bartz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payton can do to turn this around?
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Payton throws an elbow that misses.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bartz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Bartz.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payton avoiding damage as Bartz throws knees to the body.
Bartz pushes off an throws an elbow but Payton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bartz on the inside.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Payton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Bartz digs a right hand into Payton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payton's gas tank.
Payton is breathing heavily.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Payton working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Payton stalling against the cage.
Payton avoiding damage as Bartz throws knees to the body.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Bartz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bartz's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bartz as Payton tries to tie him up.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Bartz.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Bartz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payton or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Bartz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bartz digs a good hook to Payton's body.
Payton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Payton tenderised Bartz's leg. Bartz is trying to keep his angry face on.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bartz.
Nice jab there from Payton.
Bartz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Payton misses.
Walter Payton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payton misses the shot to the body.
Bartz throws a sloppy head kick and Payton moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz cracks Payton with a good jab.
Bartz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bartz rushes Payton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton misses with the head strike.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bartz's brow.
Bartz tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bartz.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chad Bartz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Walter Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
A short right from Bartz.
Bartz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Payton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Payton tries to stall but Bartz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bartz is working Payton over against the cage.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Good body shot from Bartz.
Payton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Payton.
Bartz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payton looks to land a combination but Bartz avoids it well.
That kick from Bartz tenderised Payton's leg. Payton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payton scores with a jab. Bartz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bartz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartz closes the distance and pushes Payton back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bartz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payton.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Payton tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton misses with the head strike.
Payton is leaning against Bartz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Payton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Bartz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bartz 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Bartz!
An out of breath Chad Bartz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Walter Payton spoke after the fight, saying 'Bullsh*t'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Averyanov (ranked 587 p4p, 762 weight class) and Wallace Cobb (ranked 96 p4p, 115 weight class). Averyanov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Drago's Entrance Theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cobb's choice of entrance music: Where's Wallace?. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Averyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wallace Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Averyanov moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Averyanov slips under a jab from Cobb.
Averyanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averyanov.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averyanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.
Averyanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Averyanov swinging wildly here.
Averyanov moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Averyanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Averyanov misses.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averyanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Averyanov throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averyanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Averyanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a body shot
and Averyanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Averyanov circles away.
Averyanov avoids the head kick by Cobb.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Decent striking displayed by Cobb there.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Averyanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Wallace Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb slips under a jab from Averyanov.
Oooooh!!! Averyanov has knocked Cobb down with a huge combo! Averyanov steps away and waves a wobbly Cobb back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Wallace Cobb has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averyanov slips a straight right by Cobb.
Cobb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Averyanov avoids them all with ease.
Averyanov moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Averyanov tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averyanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Averyanov lands with a cross.
Averyanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Averyanov moves away and avoids it.
Cobb swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Cobb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Averyanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab from Cobb.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averyanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averyanov throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb scores with a shot to the body.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Averyanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Averyanov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cobb! Averyanov lets Cobb back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Cobb is rocked!
Cobb misses with a leg kick
and Averyanov counters with a crisp right that sends Cobb to the canvas! Averyanov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
Our winner, Andrei Averyanov, 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 Free Waterfall Jr (ranked 989 p4p, 993 weight class) and Vino Selvatico (ranked 143 p4p, 145 weight class). Waterfall Jr comes to the cage accompanied by John Lennon - Imagine. 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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Free Waterfall Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vino Selvatico!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waterfall Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Selvatico's head.
Selvatico closes the distance but Waterfall Jr moves to the side
enabling Waterfall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Selvatico avoids the head kick by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Waterfall Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Selvatico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waterfall Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Selvatico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waterfall Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Selvatico fakes the leg kick and cracks Waterfall Jr in the body.
A jab from Waterfall Jr misses.
Selvatico has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Waterfall Jr fails to land.
Waterfall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Selvatico controls the action.
Waterfall Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Selvatico lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waterfall Jr is trying to push Selvatico away but Selvatico has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Waterfall Jr has had enough of the clinch but Selvatico keeps him there for the moment.
Selvatico blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Selvatico to work.
Waterfall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waterfall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waterfall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Selvatico.
Selvatico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards.
Waterfall Jr breaks from the clinch.
Selvatico throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Selvatico throws a hook but Waterfall Jr blocks it.
Selvatico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterfall Jr.
Selvatico lands an overhand right.
Waterfall Jr lands with a right hand.
Selvatico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterfall Jr.
Selvatico rushes Waterfall Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Selvatico scores with a shot to the side of Waterfall Jr's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selvatico blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Waterfall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Selvatico lands a nice uppercut.
Waterfall Jr successfully pulls guard.
Selvatico controls from within his opponent's guard.
Selvatico decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Selvatico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr.
Selvatico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waterfall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Selvatico lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Selvatico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Selvatico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waterfall Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Selvatico closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Selvatico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Waterfall Jr.
Nice body punch from Waterfall Jr.
Selvatico misses with a short punch on the inside.
Selvatico swings wildly with an uppercut but Waterfall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr tries to pull guard but Selvatico won't allow it.
Selvatico throws a punch but it's blocked by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Selvatico misses with a punch to the body.
Waterfall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Selvatico fails to land.
Waterfall Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waterfall Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Selvatico to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Selvatico fails to land.
Waterfall Jr breaks from the clinch.
Waterfall Jr avoids the head kick by Selvatico.
Selvatico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Selvatico pushes Waterfall Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Waterfall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waterfall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waterfall Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Selvatico backwards.
Selvatico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Selvatico misses with some punches.
Selvatico digs a right hand into Waterfall Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Waterfall Jr's gas tank.
A short right from Selvatico on the inside.
Selvatico lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards.
Selvatico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Selvatico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards.
Waterfall Jr tries to break free but Selvatico pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vino Selvatico dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Selvatico gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Waterfall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Selvatico.
Selvatico stalling in the clinch.
Selvatico stalls.
Waterfall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Selvatico controls his hands.
Selvatico misses with a punch to the body.
Selvatico swings wildly with an uppercut but Waterfall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Selvatico lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards.
Selvatico is pushing Waterfall Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Selvatico misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Selvatico wants to clinch up but Waterfall Jr keeps it at a distance.
Selvatico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Waterfall Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Selvatico just manages to avoid it.
Selvatico connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr misses with a right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
enabling Selvatico to counter with a crisp jab.
Selvatico throws an overhand right that lands on Waterfall Jr's shoulder, as Waterfall Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Selvatico misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Waterfall Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Selvatico.
Selvatico has closed the distance and engaged Waterfall Jr in a clinch.
Selvatico lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Selvatico lands a shoulder strike.
Waterfall Jr tries to pull guard but Selvatico won't allow it.
Waterfall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Selvatico misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waterfall Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick but Selvatico sees it coming and moves out of range.
Selvatico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Selvatico takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Selvatico throws a head kick that misses.
Selvatico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterfall Jr.
It seemed like Selvatico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Selvatico.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selvatico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Waterfall Jr.
Nice defenses there by Selvatico.
Selvatico throws a jab when Waterfall Jr was well out of range.
Waterfall Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Selvatico.
Selvatico misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Waterfall Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Selvatico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Waterfall Jr loads up on a big right hand but Selvatico slips the punch.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Waterfall Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Selvatico throws a hook but Waterfall Jr avoids it easily.
Selvatico lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico tries to land a front kick but Waterfall Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Selvatico scores with a sloppy right hand. Waterfall Jr should have avoided that one.
Selvatico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Selvatico misses with a hook. Waterfall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Selvatico jabs Waterfall Jr right on the nose. Waterfall Jr blinks but takes it well.
Selvatico misses with a body kick.
Selvatico throws a lazy right hand but Waterfall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waterfall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Selvatico was well out of range. Poor timing from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a head kick but Selvatico moves out of range.
Selvatico misses with a kick to the body.
Selvatico lands with a nice body kick.
Waterfall Jr lands a jab to Selvatico's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick but Selvatico sees it coming and moves out of range.
Selvatico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
Waterfall Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Selvatico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Selvatico looks to land a body kick but Waterfall Jr moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab.
Selvatico looks to land a left hand but Waterfall Jr moved out of range nicely.
Selvatico connects with a single shot there.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab from Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Waterfall Jr misses with a looping left.
Waterfall Jr avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vino Selvatico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Selvatico misses with a kick to the body.
Selvatico misses with an uppercut.
Waterfall Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Waterfall Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Waterfall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waterfall Jr throws a shot from downtown. Selvatico moves away and avoids it.
Selvatico throws a half hearted mid kick.
Selvatico misses with a shot to the body
and Waterfall Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Selvatico throws a lazy right hand but Waterfall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vino Selvatico 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.
Selvatico drives through and clinches with Waterfall Jr against the cage.
Waterfall Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Selvatico misses with a looping right.
Selvatico cracks Waterfall Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut. Selvatico saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Selvatico.
Selvatico misses with an uppercut.
Waterfall Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waterfall Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Selvatico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waterfall Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Waterfall Jr blocks a head kick by Selvatico.
Selvatico's corner calls for a 1-2. Selvatico obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Selvatico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at Selvatico's ribcage but misses.
Selvatico scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Selvatico fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selvatico lands a really nice looking cross but Waterfall Jr seems unphased.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Selvatico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waterfall Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Waterfall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Selvatico misses the target.
Selvatico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr.
Selvatico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Waterfall Jr.
Selvatico throws a right hand that Waterfall Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Waterfall Jr also avoids with ease.
Waterfall Jr throws a counter high kick but Selvatico was just alert enough to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Selvatico there.
Waterfall Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Selvatico on the side of the head.
Waterfall Jr slips a jab from Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Selvatico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waterfall Jr.
Selvatico wants to counter the offense by Waterfall Jr and move into the clinch position.
Selvatico works over Waterfall Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
The fighters circling - Selvatico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Selvatico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Waterfall Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Waterfall Jr throws a low kick, looking for Selvatico's leg but Selvatico calmly moves out of range.
Free Waterfall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vino Selvatico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waterfall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr slips a jab from Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Selvatico avoided it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selvatico connects with a jab.
Selvatico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Selvatico takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Waterfall Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waterfall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Selvatico.
Selvatico lands a really nice looking cross but Waterfall Jr seems unphased.
Selvatico thuds a left hand into Waterfall Jr's body.
Selvatico connects with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vino Selvatico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Selvatico 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vino Selvatico!
A very excited looking Vino Selvatico made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Sam (ranked 396 p4p, 630 weight class) and Buzz Killer (ranked 62 p4p, 95 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Sam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Killer!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer works Sam's body with a nice hook.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Sam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Killer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sam moves into full mount!
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sam throwing strikes but Killer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sam stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killer can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nice strikes from Sam there.
Sam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sam prevents Killer from improving his position.
Killer tries to kick Sam off but Sam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sam is looking for a kimura but Killer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sam to get the leverage.
Sam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sam trying to control from half guard but Killer is working away.
Sam is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sam wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it.
Killer is looking to control Sam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killer avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sam is looking for a kimura here.
Sam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is doing well to control the position and prevent Sam from advancing to side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sam shoots in looking for a takedown. Killer tries to sprawl out of it but Sam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killer lands with a nice combination. Sam backs away looking to recover.
Killer misses with the combination.
Sam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sam blocks a low kick nicely.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sam throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer throws a one two combo.
Sam shoots in looking for a takedown. Killer tries to sprawl out of it but Sam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Killer on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sam drops his hands momentarily and Killer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Killer slips a jab from Sam.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick by Sam misses
and Killer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sam.
Killer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killer jabs Sam right on the nose. Sam blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Killer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sam.
Sam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Killer stuffs the takedown attempt from Sam. Sam gets slowly back to his feet.
Sam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam passes Killer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Killer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Killer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sam is trying to work for a kimura but Killer is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Killer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 1473 p4p, 917 weight class) and Leonzar Kennedy (ranked 232 p4p, 139 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spencer Rubenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonzar Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubenstein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rubenstein misses with a head kick.
Rubenstein throws a front kick that sends Kennedy stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Rubenstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rubenstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kennedy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rubenstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Kennedy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rubenstein tries to work over Kennedy's front leg with a kick but Kennedy checks it.
Rubenstein throws a front kick aimed at Kennedy's knee but Kennedy avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubenstein misses with a two punch combination.
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been told by Rubenstein's head coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rubenstein throws a head kick that Kennedy semi-blocks.
Rubenstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kennedy wants to counter the offense by Rubenstein and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein looks to land a combination. Kennedy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rubenstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein thuds his shin into the meat of Kennedy's side.
Jab by Kennedy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rubenstein.
Kennedy avoids a kick to the body.
Kennedy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Rubenstein throws the kick towards the body but Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy throws a shot from downtown. Rubenstein moves away and avoids it.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubenstein misses with a wild combination.
Kennedy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubenstein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kennedy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kennedy.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rubenstein is defending well for now.
Kennedy scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubenstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy prevents Rubenstein from breaking the clinch.
Rubenstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rubenstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubenstein.
Kennedy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rubenstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rubenstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubenstein tries to land a front kick but Kennedy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubenstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rubenstein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rubenstein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kennedy at a distance.
Rubenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Kennedy scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kennedy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rubenstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rubenstein avoids it.
Rubenstein avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Rubenstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rubenstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
Rubenstein is breathing heavily.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kennedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rubenstein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kennedy crunches a lovely knee into Rubenstein's ribcage.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rubenstein takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonzar Kennedy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kennedy moves out of range as Rubenstein throws a body kick.
Rubenstein throws a wild body kick that Kennedy sees coming a mile off.
A lazy body kick from Rubenstein
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy misses with a two punch combination.
Kennedy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kennedy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rubenstein throws a leg kick
and Kennedy counters by clinching up.
Rubenstein is trying to push Kennedy away but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubenstein is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike.
Kennedy lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands with a left to the head.
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy is leaning against Rubenstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kennedy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
Kennedy lands a shot to the body.
Rubenstein takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kennedy gets through Rubenstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
Kennedy landing knees to the body.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rubenstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rubenstein's face.
Kennedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kennedy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kennedy lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kennedy.
Leonzar Kennedy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kennedy gets through Rubenstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rubenstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rubenstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy lands a knee to the body.
Kennedy presses Rubenstein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy drops Rubenstein with a big knee straight up the middle! Rubenstein is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Rubenstein is rocked!
Kennedy fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rubenstein square on the jaw! Damn, Rubenstein is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonzar Kennedy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan David Franco (ranked 2495 p4p, 892 weight class) and Kristo Kivi (ranked 312 p4p, 130 weight class). Franco comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet For My Valentine- Tears Don't Fall. Kristo Kivi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan David Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kristo Kivi!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Franco sprawls well initially but Kivi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kivi.
Kivi throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
Kivi is looking to work some ground and pound but Franco has wrist control.
Kivi stays in close to Franco's body and controls the position.
Kivi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franco is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kivi throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
Franco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kivi on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco is looking to stand up but Kivi isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kivi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kivi throwing shots but Franco is blocking nicely.
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.
Kivi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Franco throws a wild body kick that Kivi sees coming a mile off.
Franco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Kristo Kivi has been cut.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kivi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kivi moves away from the strike by Franco.
Kivi takes the fight into the clinch.
Kivi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kivi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Franco to the mat. Franco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kivi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kivi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kivi throwing strikes but missing.
Kivi is in close to Franco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kivi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franco is keeping the position for now.
Kivi wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Kivi pushing down on Franco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kivi lands a nice short elbow.
Kivi stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kivi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franco keeps working.
Kivi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kivi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kivi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kivi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kivi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristo Kivi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristo Kivi's cut.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kivi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Franco momentarily.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Franco misses.
Franco misses with a looping right.
Franco loads up on a big right hand but Kivi slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Kivi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Franco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kivi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kivi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kivi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
Franco is trying to break free.
Franco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Franco working hard to break the clinch.
Kivi wants to take the fight to the mat but Franco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kivi - that landed with a thud.
Kivi scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kivi leaning against his opponent.
Franco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco gets underhooks to prevent Kivi's takedown attempt.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Franco's head.
Kivi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco manages to break the clinch.
Franco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kivi's head.
Franco looks to land a combination but Kivi avoids it well.
Kivi swings for the body but Franco moves out of range.
Kivi pushes Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco is pressed up against the cage. Kivi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Franco down to the mat. Franco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Juan David Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristo Kivi.
Franco moves out of range of the strikes.
Kivi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franco.
Kivi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kivi can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco throws a hook but Kivi blocks it.
Franco misses the jab.
Kivi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco takes a shot to the head.
Franco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kivi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kivi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kivi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kivi has managed to clinch.
Franco is trying to push Kivi away but Kivi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Franco wants to get back to striking at distance but Kivi won't allow it.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco is looking to break free of the clinch but Kivi has double underhooks.
Franco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kivi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franco lands a head kick!
Franco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kivi looks to land a left hand but Franco moved out of range nicely.
Franco throwing a counter right hand but Kivi manages to avoid it.
Kivi connects with a jab.
Franco walks into a left hand.
Franco throws a hook but Kivi avoids it easily.
Kivi moves in looking to clinch but Franco pushes him off.
Kivi moves in looking to clinch but Franco pushes him off.
Jab from Kivi.
Kivi lands with a hook. Franco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kivi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franco.
Franco looks to land a combination but Kivi avoids it well.
Franco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kivi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kivi ducks under a wild hook from Franco.
Kivi lands a nice shot that snaps Franco's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Kivi.
Franco fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Kivi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kivi scores with a nice strike.
Franco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kivi.
Kivi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Juan David Franco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kivi moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Kivi.
Kivi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Franco is trying to force a seperation but Kivi has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kivi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Kivi.
Kivi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franco or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kivi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Franco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Kivi.
Franco is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco misses with a body shot.
Kivi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kivi connects with a jab.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kivi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristo Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kristo Kivi's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Kivi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kivi has Franco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Franco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Franco seems to have got his legs back now.
Kivi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kivi can't get the takedown.
Kivi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kivi - that landed with a thud.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Franco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
Kivi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Franco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Juan David Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristo Kivi.
Kivi wants a takedown.
Kivi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kivi prevents Franco from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi lands an uppercut.
Franco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Franco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kivi scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kivi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franco's efforts to push away.
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Franco wants to get back to striking at distance but Kivi won't allow it.
Kivi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kivi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kivi passes to side control.
Kivi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kivi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Kivi crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee asks Kivi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kivi prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kivi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kivi lands a few punches from side control.
Kivi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franco keeps working.
Juan David Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes there by Kivi.
Franco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franco tries to get out of the position.
Kivi throws a strike aimed at the side of Franco's head but Franco avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kivi working the ground and pound.
Kristo Kivi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kristo Kivi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kivi controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kivi misses with a double jab.
Franco gets caught napping as Kivi dives in and scores a takedown. Franco manages to retain guard.
Kivi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco wants to stand up but Kivi is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristo Kivi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kivi 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristo Kivi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caio Victor (ranked 2651 p4p, 1770 weight class) and Pavel Sekera (ranked 341 p4p, 241 weight class). Sekera has chosen Bleed it out as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Victor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pavel Sekera!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Sekera. No joy for Victor on that attempt.
Sekera with the inside leg kick.
Sekera fails with a takedown attempt.
Victor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sekera manages to avoid it.
Sekera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Victor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sekera walks into a stiff left hand from Victor.
Sekera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Victor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sekera is rocked!
Victor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sekera.
Victor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sekera.
Victor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Caio Victor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Sekera.
Victor shoots in looking for a takedown but Sekera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Victor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sekera darts in looking for a takedown but Victor gets double underhooks and turns Sekera into the cage.
Victor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sekera to the canvas! Sekera doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Victor keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caio Victor!
After the big win, Caio Victor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors PWNAGE Elite and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Pavel Sekera had this to say: 'Next time I will come stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cudlitz (ranked 2881 p4p, 2254 weight class) and Fidel Legions (ranked 348 p4p, 80 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cudlitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fidel Legions!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legions 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.
Cudlitz blocks a head kick by Legions.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Cudlitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Cudlitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions moves into range and clinches up with Cudlitz.
Cudlitz blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Cudlitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Legions.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
Legions breaks the clinch.
Cudlitz with a hook.
Cudlitz shoots in for a takedown but Legions shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cudlitz avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions gets caught flat footed, as Cudlitz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Legions pulls Cudlitz in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudlitz trying to control but Legions is working from the bottom.
Legions has his hands on Cudlitz's head, controlling the position.
Legions is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cudlitz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Legions's body to avoid the submission. Legions has instead reached around Cudlitz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Legions arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fidel Legions!
Our winner, Fidel Legions, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Knuckles (ranked 1465 p4p, 1443 weight class) and Dougie McFistface (ranked 193 p4p, 190 weight class). McFistface has chosen Tiptoe Through The Tulips as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dougie McFistface!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFistface takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McFistface rushes Knuckles and presses him up against the cage.
Knuckles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFistface blocks an uppercut.
McFistface misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
A short right from Knuckles on the inside.
Knuckles lands with a left to the head.
McFistface looking for a takedown.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
McFistface has picked Knuckles up - he's going for a ride! McFistface dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McFistface working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McFistface.
Knuckles is looking to improve his position.
McFistface not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knuckles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knuckles blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFistface.
McFistface not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFistface is looking for a kimura but Knuckles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McFistface to get the leverage.
McFistface throwing shots but Knuckles is blocking nicely.
Knuckles blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFistface.
McFistface has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McFistface working for a guillotine from mount but Knuckles is in no mood to give up.
Knuckles holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McFistface tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McFistface with shots to the head and body - Knuckles looks very uncomfortable down there.
McFistface misses with a head shot.
Knuckles's coaches at Outlier Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McFistface landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McFistface looking to ground and pound but Knuckles is blocking nicely.
Knuckles avoids a series of strikes thrown by McFistface.
McFistface looking to control but Knuckles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McFistface looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McFistface throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles avoids a strike by McFistface and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in McFistface's guard! Fantastic escape!
McFistface is pulling down on Knuckles's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles stopping the sweep attempt from McFistface.
McFistface is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knuckles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knuckles is fighting to break McFistface's control of his arms but McFistface is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet.
McFistface is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knuckles defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McFistface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knuckles is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knuckles is fighting to break McFistface's control of his arms but McFistface is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McFistface trying to control the position.
McFistface is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knuckles preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougie McFistface dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Knuckles.
McFistface lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knuckles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McFistface.
McFistface takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knuckles keeps the fight on the outside.
McFistface fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knuckles tried to counter with a leg kick but McFistface avoided it.
McFistface misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
McFistface closes the distance and clinches up with Knuckles, looking for a takedown. McFistface pushes Knuckles against the cage but Knuckles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Knuckles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McFistface.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface throws a half hearted mid kick.
McFistface throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
McFistface gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFistface scores a nice knee to the body.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFistface pulls Knuckles into guard.
McFistface 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.
McFistface is trying to hold Knuckles in close to prevent damage but Knuckles has managed to pass into half guard.
McFistface wants to control but Knuckles is keeping busy.
McFistface looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knuckles controlling the action here.
McFistface tries to get to full guard but Knuckles has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface has a hand on Knuckles's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Knuckles takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McFistface wants to get back to his feet.
Knuckles looking to control and managing it successfully.
McFistface tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFistface is still trying to improve position.
McFistface tries to hold on but Knuckles postures up.
Knuckles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McFistface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McFistface is looking to improve his position but Knuckles isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knuckles avoids the attempt from McFistface to control.
McFistface is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knuckles avoids the attempt from McFistface to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Knuckles dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFistface moves into the clinch.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
McFistface lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McFistface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles lands a body shot in the clinch.
McFistface pulls Knuckles into guard.
Knuckles won't allow McFistface to sweep him here.
Knuckles sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFistface pulls Knuckles in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McFistface is looking for a triangle but Knuckles pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFistface pulls Knuckles in close to prevent any damage.
McFistface 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.
Knuckles is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for McFistface, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McFistface throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knuckles finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Knuckles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McFistface closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McFistface lands in his opponent's guard.
McFistface takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knuckles pulls McFistface in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface chips away with some ground and pound.
Knuckles is pulling down on McFistface's head. It's preventing any offense from McFistface, at least for the moment.
McFistface keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
McFistface postures up in Knuckles's guard and throws a big left but Knuckles blocks it.
McFistface postures up in Knuckles's guard and throws a big left but Knuckles blocks it.
McFistface tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckles is retaining full guard.
Knuckles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckles is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dougie McFistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McFistface is able to avoid easily.
McFistface wants to clinch.
McFistface shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knuckles as he jumps to the side.
McFistface closes the distance but Knuckles moves to the side
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFistface misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
McFistface on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McFistface tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
Bobby Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFistface throws a leg kick but Knuckles moved away.
Knuckles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McFistface moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McFistface is looking to clinch.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a body kick.
Knuckles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFistface.
Knuckles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McFistface has time to react.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knuckles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McFistface misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougie McFistface.
I think McFistface has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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