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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuta Sanguiao (ranked 23873 p4p, 3865 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 509 p4p, 426 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuta Sanguiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanguiao avoids the head kick by Thayer.
Sanguiao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thayer manages to circle out of the way.
Thayer has Sanguiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Thayer being controlled against the cage.
Sanguiao misses with the head strike.
Thayer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Sanguiao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Thayer.
Sanguiao throws a punch but it's blocked by Thayer.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thayer swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanguiao.
Thayer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanguiao has managed to clinch.
Thayer breaks from the clinch.
Thayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanguiao's half guard.
Sanguiao is trying to maintain the position but Thayer is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanguiao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thayer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thayer controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanguiao trying to hold on to Thayer's head to control him but Thayer postures up.
Sanguiao wants to improve his position but Thayer is controlling well.
Sanguiao trying to control but Thayer postures up.
Thayer slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguiao tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thayer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sanguiao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thayer on the ground.
Sanguiao wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.
Thayer tries to control but Sanguiao wriggling away.
Thayer get's back to his feet.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Sanguiao. No joy for Thayer on that attempt.
A shot to the liver by Sanguiao. Beautiful body shot.
Sanguiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thayer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanguiao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thayer closes the distance and pushes Sanguiao back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguiao avoiding damage as Thayer throws knees to the body.
Thayer breaks from the clinch.
Thad Thayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguiao scores with a jab to the head.
Sanguiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thayer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thayer fails to land the takedown.
Sanguiao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thayer.
Thayer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sanguiao quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thayer wants to control but Sanguiao is keeping him busy.
Sanguiao is looking to improve his position.
Sanguiao trying to hold on to Thayer's head to control him but Thayer postures up.
Sanguiao controlling the position well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thad Thayer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanguiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thayer somewhat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanguiao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanguiao tries to avoid it but Thayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanguiao to the ground. Sanguiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thayer drives through with a takedown into Sanguiao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thayer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sanguiao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thayer defends well and Sanguiao ends up having to push Thayer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanguiao tries to stall but Thayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thayer tries to pull guard but Sanguiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yuta Sanguiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thayer.
Sanguiao has a couple of punches blocked by Thayer.
Sanguiao throws a head punch that misses.
Thayer decides to pull guard.
Thayer is adopting a defensive guard.
Thad Thayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanguiao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sanguiao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanguiao tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
Sanguiao being controlled here momentarily.
Thayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanguiao has gone for a leg lock! Thayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sanguiao's guard.
Thayer postures up.
Sanguiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thayer advances to half guard.
Sanguiao keeping hold of Thayer's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguiao wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thayer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanguiao wants to improve his position but Thayer is controlling well.
Thayer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sanguiao is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thad Thayer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jingky Bacolod (ranked 21912 p4p, 3921 weight class) and Chetnik Borg Eleven (ranked 253 p4p, 165 weight class). Bacolod's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Havana. Borg Eleven has chosen The Borg; resistance is futile as his entrance music. Jingky Bacolod has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chetnik Borg Eleven!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacolod throws a left and a right that both miss
so Borg Eleven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Borg Eleven wants to stand but Bacolod has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Borg Eleven prevents Bacolod from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod pulls Borg Eleven in close to prevent any damage.
Bacolod wants to get back to his feet but Borg Eleven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacolod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bacolod working for a triangle but Borg Eleven defends it easily.
Bacolod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Borg Eleven defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Borg Eleven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Borg Eleven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bacolod breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bacolod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borg Eleven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borg Eleven with the counter takedown but Bacolod avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bacolod.
Borg Eleven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bacolod throws a right and a left that Borg Eleven avoids nicely.
Borg Eleven with the counter takedown but Bacolod avoids it easily.
Jingky Bacolod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borg Eleven avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg Eleven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bacolod.
Bacolod shoots and misses
and Borg Eleven counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Borg Eleven has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bacolod is proving hard to escape from.
Bacolod controls Borg Eleven momentarily but Borg Eleven frees himself.
Bacolod wants to sweep here but Borg Eleven controlling him for the moment.
Bacolod throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bacolod working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacolod throws a combination that misses
and Borg Eleven counters with a single leg into guard. Bacolod didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bacolod wants to hit a sweep here but Borg Eleven passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bacolod there!
Borg Eleven is looking to stand but Bacolod has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chetnik Borg Eleven dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Borg Eleven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borg Eleven wants it to stay on the feet.
And Borg Eleven tries to counter it with a takedown but Bacolod pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bacolod shoots for a double leg takedown but Borg Eleven sprawls well. He's pushed Bacolod's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bacolod throws a combination that misses
and Borg Eleven counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bacolod tries to roll over but Borg Eleven keeps him under control.
Bacolod is trying to maintain the position but Borg Eleven is very close to passing his half guard.
Borg Eleven is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg Eleven is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Borg Eleven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod wants to control but Borg Eleven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg Eleven wants to stand up but Bacolod has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Borg Eleven prevents Bacolod from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bacolod is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bacolod tries to clinch up.
Borg Eleven feints the counter takedown.
Bacolod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borg Eleven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bacolod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Borg Eleven counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bacolod kicks Borg Eleven off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Borg Eleven as he avoids it easily.
Borg Eleven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod fails with the takedown.
And Borg Eleven tries to counter it with a takedown but Bacolod pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches up with Borg Eleven, looking for a takedown. Bacolod pushes Borg Eleven against the cage but Borg Eleven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bacolod throws a poor cross that misses
and Borg Eleven counters with a single leg into guard. Bacolod didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacolod is striking off his back. Borg Eleven thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Bacolod is trying to maintain the position but Borg Eleven is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod wants to improve his position but Borg Eleven is controlling well.
Bacolod preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bacolod trying to control here.
Bacolod is looking for a sweep. Borg Eleven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borg Eleven tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bacolod.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bacolod keeping control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bacolod closes the distance looking to clinch
and Borg Eleven counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bacolod!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borg Eleven wants to stand but Bacolod is controlling his arm.
Bacolod is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chetnik Borg Eleven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Bacolod looks for a takedown but Borg Eleven sprawls well.
Bacolod shoots in looking for a takedown but Borg Eleven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bacolod's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Borg Eleven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bacolod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borg Eleven is fending him off so far but Bacolod persists. Nope, Borg Eleven circles away and we're back to standing.
Borg Eleven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod with a nice calf kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bacolod or perhaps it was just good defense by Borg Eleven, which made it look bad.
Borg Eleven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but Borg Eleven shows good takedown defense.
Borg Eleven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacolod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borg Eleven feints the counter takedown.
Bacolod misses with a wild body shot.
Bacolod tries a head kick but it misses.
Borg Eleven feints the counter takedown.
Bacolod misses with a two punch combination.
And Borg Eleven tries to counter it with a takedown but Bacolod pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bacolod tries to clinch but Borg Eleven is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Borg Eleven as Bacolod shoots in.
Borg Eleven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bacolod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borg Eleven is fending him off so far but Bacolod persists. Nope, Borg Eleven circles away and we're back to standing.
Bacolod fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod misses with a jab, cross combination.
Borg Eleven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch lands to the side of Borg Eleven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Borg Eleven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bacolod shoots and misses
and Borg Eleven counters with a shoot takedown. Bacolod fights it but they end up in guard.
Bacolod wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Borg Eleven manages to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borg Eleven is thwarting Bacolod's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg Eleven wants to stand up but Bacolod is controlling the position.
Bacolod wants to control but Borg Eleven is keeping busy.
Bacolod is trying to stand back up but Borg Eleven is controlling him
Borg Eleven is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bacolod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borg Eleven tries to stand and escape but Bacolod is controlling the position.
Bacolod wants to control but Borg Eleven is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Borg Eleven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bacolod wants to clinch.
Borg Eleven feints the counter takedown.
Jingky Bacolod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacolod throws a leg kick but Borg Eleven checks it.
Borg Eleven feints the counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chetnik Borg Eleven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borg Eleven 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chetnik Borg Eleven!
An out of breath Chetnik Borg Eleven thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragomir Savic (ranked 3882 p4p, 4757 weight class) and Alex Alexandrov (ranked 544 p4p, 602 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Savic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Good Day. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Dragomir Savic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savic has closed the distance and engaged Alexandrov in a clinch.
Alexandrov jumps guard.
Savic advances to half guard.
Savic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandrov defends it well.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
Savic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandrov defends it well.
Savic is looking for a kimura here.
Alexandrov wants to control but Savic is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic is working for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending it quite comfortably.
Savic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alexandrov missing with punches from the bottom.
Savic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexandrov wants to control but Savic is keeping busy.
Savic wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexandrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alexandrov is looking for a sweep. Savic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savic trying to control the action but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alexandrov kicks Savic off and gets back to his feet.
Alexandrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Savic. Savic gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexandrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandrov looks to land a combination but Savic avoids it well.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov pushes Savic up against the cage in a clinch.
Savic wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexandrov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragomir Savic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Savic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Savic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Savic avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov gets underhooks to prevent Savic's takedown attempt.
Savic wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov jumps guard but Savic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Savic wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Savic up against the cage.
Alexandrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savic.
Savic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexandrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Savic shoots in for a double leg but Alexandrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savic gets a double leg takedown into Alexandrov's guard.
Alexandrov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Savic dives into side control.
Alexandrov throws Savic to one side and escapes!
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Alexandrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savic.
Alexandrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savic feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Savic.
Savic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Savic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov is working Savic over against the cage.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savic blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Savic can't get the takedown.
Savic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexandrov is defending well.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savic tries for a takedown but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks.
Savic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexandrov is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Savic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alexandrov quickly recovers to half guard.
Alexandrov kicks Savic off and gets back to his feet.
Savic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alexandrov pinned against the cage. Alexandrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexandrov is fending him off so far but Savic persists. Nope, Alexandrov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragomir Savic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alexandrov!
Savic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexandrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Savic backs off Alexandrov throws a huge counter combo but Savic manages to avoid it all.
Alexandrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Savic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Savic.
Savic is trying to drag Alexandrov to the mat but Alexandrov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Savic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexandrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Savic gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexandrov to keep the fight standing.
Alexandrov pulls guard.
Alex Alexandrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savic tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexandrov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Savic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Savic looking for a takedown.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Savic.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexandrov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Savic wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexandrov pulls guard effortlessly.
Alexandrov trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alexandrov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alexandrov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alexandrov!
Alexandrov laying and praying for a moment but Savic takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to control from half guard but Savic is working away.
Alexandrov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Savic controls his leg.
Savic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
Savic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alexandrov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic is pressing down on Alexandrov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there.
Savic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alexandrov uses it to pass to side control.
Savic is letting Alexandrov control him for a moment.
Alexandrov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Savic has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savic.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Savic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Savic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the cage.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Savic is having none of it.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savic.
Alexandrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Savic shoots for a takedown but Alexandrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexandrov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Savic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses.
Savic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Savic can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Savic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Savic fails to land the takedown.
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
Savic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Savic is working for takedown but Alexandrov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragomir Savic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Alexandrov misses with some punches.
Alexandrov gets control of Savic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alexandrov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Savic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savic wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Savic is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov pushes Savic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Savic pushes him off.
Savic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexandrov sprawls and moves away.
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Savic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Savic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alexandrov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Savic has Alexandrov in his guard.
Savic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexandrov defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov is stalling in the full guard.
Alexandrov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Savic can't get the takedown.
Savic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandrov smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov leaves Savic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dragomir Savic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov forces Savic back against the cage and clinches.
Alexandrov pulls guard successfully.
Savic stops Alexandrov from standing up.
Savic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alexandrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Savic stops Alexandrov from standing up.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard here.
Savic trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Savic stopping the sweep attempt from Alexandrov.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Savic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Savic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Savic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexandrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savic.
Savic is looking for a takedown.
Savic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexandrov after a bit of a struggle.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Savic.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savic, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Savic prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov prevents the takedown attempt.
Savic has hold of one of Alexandrov's legs. Alexandrov is fighting the takedown attempt but Savic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Savic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Savic isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Savic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alexandrov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Savic has Alexandrov in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexandrov 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Morgan (ranked 2782 p4p, 23394 weight class) and Unicorn Big Foot (ranked 416 p4p, 670 weight class). Arthur Morgan 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unicorn Big Foot!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Foot tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Big Foot shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Big Foot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Big Foot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morgan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan is staying active underneath Big Foot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morgan wants to control but Big Foot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Big Foot frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morgan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Big Foot wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Big Foot is working away from the top position though.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big Foot works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Foot trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Big Foot keeps moving and retains side control.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
Big Foot working away.
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Big Foot keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control but Big Foot postures up.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Big Foot advances to full mount.
Big Foot looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Big Foot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Big Foot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morgan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Big Foot prevents Morgan from getting the reversal.
Big Foot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot get's back to his feet.
Big Foot shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Foot is just out of range.
Big Foot misses with a takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
Arthur Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
No luck for Big Foot with that takedown attempt.
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Big Foot avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Big Foot shoots in looking for a takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl out of it but Big Foot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morgan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Big Foot on that attempt.
It looked like Morgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Big Foot misses with a takedown
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Big Foot backing up. Big Foot nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan darts in and clinches Big Foot up against the cage.
Big Foot turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Big Foot working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Big Foot working away.
Big Foot trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Unicorn Big Foot will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Big Foot looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
Big Foot darts in looking for a takedown but Morgan gets double underhooks and turns Big Foot into the cage.
Morgan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Unicorn Big Foot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Foot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Big Foot tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan wants to control but Big Foot postures up.
Morgan stops Big Foot from passing to mount.
Morgan wants to control but Big Foot postures up.
Big Foot advances to full mount.
Big Foot avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
Big Foot is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Big Foot pulls his head out easily.
Big Foot moves nicely into side control.
Big Foot trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Unicorn Big Foot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Big Foot tries to move to mount but Morgan blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Big Foot's best efforts.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Big Foot. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Big Foot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.
Morgan trying to control but Big Foot postures up.
Morgan tries to roll over but Big Foot keeps him under control.
Big Foot wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Big Foot is very close to passing his half guard.
Morgan is staying active underneath Big Foot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Big Foot is controlling well.
Morgan is staying active underneath Big Foot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Big Foot is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Big Foot works his foot free and advances to mount.
Big Foot looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morgan tries to reverse the position but Big Foot maintains control.
Big Foot wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Big Foot can't control as he wanted to and Morgan manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Big Foot is controlling well.
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Big Foot is very close to passing his half guard.
Big Foot trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Big Foot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Unicorn Big Foot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Big Foot.
Big Foot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arthur Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Big Foot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morgan was covering up waiting for the punch and Big Foot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Big Foot is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Big Foot is aware though and is defending well.
Big Foot trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Big Foot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Big Foot has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Big Foot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Big Foot is pushing down on Morgan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morgan is fighting to maintain full guard but Big Foot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Big Foot sits in half guard.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan trying to control here.
Big Foot wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Big Foot prevents Morgan from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Big Foot wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Big Foot pulls his head out easily.
Big Foot wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Big Foot passes the guard and advances to mount!
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morgan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Big Foot is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Big Foot is working away from the top position though.
Morgan moves into full guard.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Big Foot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Big Foot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arthur Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morgan's legs.
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard.
Big Foot trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Big Foot remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Unicorn Big Foot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Big Foot trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Unicorn Big Foot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Big Foot 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unicorn Big Foot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Camacho (ranked 3632 p4p, 4629 weight class) and Denis Denisov (ranked 401 p4p, 453 weight class). Camacho comes into the arena with Hero Of War - Rise Against blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 23 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 30 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Denisov or perhaps it was just good defense by Camacho, which made it look bad.
Denisov has his takedown stuffed
and Camacho counters with a nice uppercut.
Camacho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Camacho as he connects with a hook.
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Denisov's shoulder, as Denisov tries to avoid the shot.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Denisov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Denis Denisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Camacho does no damage.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jermaine Camacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Camacho lands with a hook. Denisov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camacho circles away quickly and effectively.
Denisov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Camacho misses with a straight right.
Denisov clinches.
Denisov pulls Camacho into guard.
Denisov controls Camacho momentarily but Camacho frees himself.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Denisov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Camacho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camacho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Camacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Denisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denisov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Camacho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Camacho looking to pass the guard.
Camacho drops back looking for a leg! Denisov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Denisov manages to kick Camacho off! Camacho jumps back into Denisov's guard.
Denisov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camacho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Denisov is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Denisov looks to land a combination but Camacho avoids it well.
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Denisov counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denisov instigates a clinch.
Camacho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Denisov decides to pull guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Camacho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom.
Camacho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Denisov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Denisov trying to strike off his back.
Denisov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Camacho tries to free his leg and advance position but Denisov is retaining full guard.
Denisov trying to keep a closed guard but Camacho is proving a slippery customer.
Camacho trying to control but Denisov is working from the bottom.
Denisov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Camacho is now in half guard.
Camacho works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Camacho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Camacho working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov is looking to regain half guard here but Camacho keeps moving and retains side control.
Camacho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Denisov, who protects the arm well.
Camacho tries for a kimura but Denisov is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denis Denisov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Denisov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Camacho connects with a right hand. Denisov shakes it off.
Denisov slips under a jab.
Denisov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Denisov looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Denisov fails to land with a series of punches.
Denisov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Camacho defends well and Denisov ends up having to push Camacho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Camacho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Denisov sprawls and moves away.
Camacho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camacho connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Denis Denisov has been cut.
Denisov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denisov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camacho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Denisov throws a combination. Camacho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Denisov scores with a four punch combination!
Camacho throws a jab but it's blocked by Denisov.
Camacho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Denisov to the mat! Denisov manages to get full guard.
Denisov keeping full guard, as Camacho tries to pass.
Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov striking off his back but it's not causing Camacho any problems.
Denisov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Camacho wants to pass the guard but Denisov is keeping the position.
Camacho stands and throws Denisov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Denisov throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Denisov is pushing Camacho's head away, looking to escape. Camacho manages to hold on to the position though.
Denisov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Camacho's best efforts.
Denisov is trying to get back to full guard.
Camacho trying to control from half guard but Denisov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov is in trouble now - Camacho has advanced to mount!
Denisov tries to lock up and control but Camacho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camacho looking to control but Denisov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camacho blocks Denisov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Camacho fails to take his opponent's back.
Camacho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denisov is looking to escape.
Camacho moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Denisov has worked his arm free - good work by Denisov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Denisov missing with punches from the bottom.
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Denisov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Denisov is defending well.
Camacho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Denisov missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Camacho is thwarting Denisov's attempts to control the position.
Denisov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Denisov trying to hold on to Camacho's head to control him but Camacho postures up.
Denisov is trying to get back to full guard.
Camacho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Denisov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camacho.
Denisov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Camacho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denis Denisov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Camacho throws out a loose jab but Denisov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denisov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camacho counters with a stiff right hand.
Denis Denisov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camacho circles away quickly and effectively.
Camacho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Denisov sprawls and moves away.
Denisov blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Denisov.
Denisov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Denisov moves in looking to clinch but Camacho pushes him off.
Denisov throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Camacho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denisov drives through and clinches with Camacho against the cage.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Camacho has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Camacho gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho controlling the action here.
Denisov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Camacho is looking to take a break and control but Denisov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camacho blocks the strikes from Denisov.
Camacho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camacho is working for a kimura but Denisov is defending it quite comfortably.
Denisov is trying to stand back up but Camacho is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denisov tries to get to full guard but Camacho has control of the leg.
Jermaine Camacho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camacho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Denisov is just riding it out for now. Camacho eventually gives up the hold.
Camacho is looking for a kimura but Denisov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camacho to get the leverage.
Camacho is looking for a kimura but Denisov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camacho to get the leverage.
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Denisov is defending well.
Denisov landing rabbit punches to the side of Camacho's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov is looking to improve his position.
Denisov striking from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Denisov trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Denisov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camacho.
Denisov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Denisov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camacho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Denisov under the eye.
Denisov scores with a jab. Camacho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Camacho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camacho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Denisov looks for a takedown but Camacho sprawls well.
Jermaine Camacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camacho tries a head kick but it misses.
Denisov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Denisov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Camacho throws a counter high kick but Denisov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Denisov looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Camacho misses the target.
Denisov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Camacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Denisov darts in and clinches Camacho up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denisov manages to break the clinch.
Denisov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Denisov shoots in for a double leg but Camacho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Camacho shoots in and gets a takedown into Denisov's guard.
Camacho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Camacho won't allow Denisov to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Camacho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camacho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Camacho!
Post fight, Jermaine Camacho stared into the camera and said 'Y'know, I fought a guy a while back named Yamafang or whatever. He got me the first time we met, but he knows he lost the next even if the judges called it a draw. I got red in my ledger, and pendejo, let's sort things out. Bring him out.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich (ranked 1309 p4p, 1835 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 51 p4p, 75 weight class). Heydrich comes to the cage accompanied by Wass wollen wir trinken. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Heydrich's head but Heydrich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heydrich slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Heydrich ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heydrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Heydrich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls and moves away.
Heydrich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been hearing reports that Heydrich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Heydrich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Heydrich ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch
and Heydrich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gunnarsson's guard.
Heydrich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heydrich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heydrich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunnarsson is looking to stand up but Heydrich isn't so interested in that idea.
Heydrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now.
Heydrich with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heydrich.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heydrich.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Heydrich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heydrich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heydrich is controlling him.
Heydrich throws a big right hand that misses.
Gunnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Heydrich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gunnarsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gunnarsson is covering up but some of the strikes from Heydrich are getting through and doing damage.
Even with his hooks in, Heydrich manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Heydrich misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heydrich thows a strike but Gunnarsson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Gunnarsson as he ends up in Heydrich 's guard!
Gunnarsson is looking to stand up but Heydrich won't let him.
Gunnarsson gets to his feet - Heydrich follows without any prompting.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Heydrich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich checks a leg kick nicely.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson jabs at Heydrich's body.
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised Heydrich's leg. Heydrich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunnarsson forces Heydrich back against the cage and clinches.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Heydrich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. Heydrich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Heydrich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand right.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heydrich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heydrich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Heydrich attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heydrich.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab
and Heydrich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Heydrich postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heydrich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heydrich landing with the ground and pound.
Heydrich wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Heydrich from controlling successfully.
Heydrich throwing strikes from guard but Gunnarsson blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heydrich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Heydrich throwing strikes from guard but Gunnarsson blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich won't allow Gunnarsson to get back to his feet.
Heydrich throwing strikes but missing.
Heydrich looking to pass the guard.
Heydrich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heydrich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heydrich postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Heydrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Gunnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Heydrich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
Gunnarsson tries to bum rush Heydrich with a series of wild strikes but Heydrich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heydrich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
Heydrich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gunnarsson looks to land a combination but Heydrich avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson jabs Heydrich right on the nose. Heydrich blinks but takes it well.
Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a wild body kick that Heydrich sees coming a mile off.
Heydrich moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Heydrich slips the punch.
Heydrich tries to counter with a takedown but Gunnarsson is quick to defend against it.
Gunnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heydrich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson pushes Heydrich off looking to stand but Heydrich dives back in and keeps control.
Gunnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heydrich thows a huge punch but Gunnarsson dodges it nicely.
Gunnarsson pushes Heydrich off looking to stand but Heydrich dives back in and keeps control.
Heydrich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunnarsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gunnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heydrich looks to land a strike but Gunnarsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Heydrich won't allow Gunnarsson to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.
Heydrich postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Heydrich throwing strikes but missing.
Heydrich throws an elbow that misses. Gunnarsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heydrich's guard. Nice move by Gunnarsson!
Gunnarsson wants to get up but he can't break Heydrich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gunnarsson gets to his feet - Heydrich follows without any prompting.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up
and Heydrich counters with a shoot takedown. Gunnarsson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich throws a strike but Gunnarsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gunnarsson tries to stand but Heydrich is controlling from the bottom.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gunnarsson stands up from Heydrich's guard - Gunnarsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunnarsson 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darken Rahl (ranked 880 p4p, 909 weight class) and Magnus Larsen (ranked 119 p4p, 128 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 22 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Darken Rahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Magnus Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Larsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Larsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larsen but Larsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahl.
Rahl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Larsen scoring well with a low kick there.
Larsen moves out of range as Rahl strikes.
Rahl is looking to clinch.
Rahl throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Rahl finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larsen has control of Rahl's left arm, preventing Rahl from doing any damage.
Rahl stopping the sweep attempt from Larsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahl scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Larsen keeps moving.
Larsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahl engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Larsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rahl controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahl misses with a two punch combination.
Rahl shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rahl working the head and body with strikes.
Larsen tries to get to full guard but Rahl has control of the leg.
Rahl with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahl is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Larsen trying to control but Rahl postures up.
Larsen is not content to let Rahl control the position.
Rahl is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rahl keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Larsen manages to get to full guard.
Larsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darken Rahl dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsen.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Larsen slips under a jab from Rahl.
And Larsen responds with a good body kick, but Rahl manages to step out the way in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen.
Rahl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Larsen tries to move into range but Rahl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsen can do to turn this around?
Rahl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rahl slips under a jab from Larsen.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
A slow jab from Rahl misses its intended target.
Rahl tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rahl just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Larsen misses with a two punch combination.
Rahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rahl counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsen misses the target.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Larsen blocks a leg kick.
Rahl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rahl throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Rahl finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahl scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rahl drops back looking for a leg! Larsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Larsen manages to kick Rahl off! Rahl jumps back into Larsen's guard.
Larsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Larsen has momentary wrist control but Rahl slips an elbow through the middle.
Larsen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahl controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rahl looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larsen connects with an inside leg kick.
Rahl moves away from the strike by Larsen.
Rahl throws a right and a left that Larsen avoids nicely.
Rahl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahl misses the jab.
Rahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Rahl misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen slips under a jab.
Larsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larsen keeps Rahl at a distance using the push kick.
Larsen misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Larsen.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.
Larsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Larsen scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen misses with a wild combination.
Larsen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rahl takes one to the chin there.
Larsen lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magnus Larsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Larsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larsen gets tackled into the cage by Rahl. Rahl maintains the clinch.
Rahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Larsen. No joy for Rahl on that attempt.
It seemed like Larsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahl takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rahl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magnus Larsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahl's sensitive parts.
Rahl throws an off balance right hand
and Larsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
A countering left hand to the body from Larsen misses.
Larsen thows a body kick. Rahl tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rahl misses with a hook
and Larsen counters with an inside leg kick.
Rahl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Rahl dodges the punch combination from Larsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Rahl finds it's target.
Larsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahl.
Larsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsen.
Larsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larsen misses with an uppercut.
Larsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Larsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rahl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Larsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Larsen takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Rahl throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen slips under a jab.
Larsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahl's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen.
Rahl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Rahl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larsen throws a series of punches but Rahl moves out of range.
Larsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahl.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
Rahl looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rahl postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Larsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rahl, into his guard.
Rahl wants to stand and escape but Larsen is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rahl wants to get back to his feet but Larsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Larsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahl is retaining full guard.
Rahl is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larsen is controlling him.
Larsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rahl wants to get back to his feet but Larsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Larsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Larsen 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Magnus Larsen!
A victorious Magnus Larsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between One Fortythree (ranked 987 p4p, 1174 weight class) and Darian Cruz (ranked 137 p4p, 154 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz with a poor takedown
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz goes for a double leg but Fortythree avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fortythree continues to drive forward.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Fortythree gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
One Fortythree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darian Cruz.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fortythree counters with a nice body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Fortythree tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cruz manages to circle out of the way.
Fortythree stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fortythree wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Fortythree was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cruz.
Fortythree connects with a right hand. Cruz shakes it off.
Fortythree throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Fortythree misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortythree has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fortythree is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fortythree keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fortythree is trying to control but can't.
Fortythree is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fortythree is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Fortythree defends it.
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.
Fortythree is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fortythree is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Fortythree is defending well.
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fortythree wants to get back to full guard.
Fortythree is trying to stand.
Fortythree tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz is pressing down on Fortythree's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortythree is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz stops Fortythree from getting back to his feet.
Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but Fortythree defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cruz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fortythree!
Fortythree wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz moves to the back position.
Fortythree wants to control his opponent's hands but Cruz gets his hands free.
Cruz looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fortythree won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Cruz off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darian Cruz!
Darian Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Bradley (ranked 273 p4p, 588 weight class) and Kohinata Minoru Ii (ranked 43 p4p, 93 weight class). Bradley comes to the cage accompanied by Sudbury Saturday Night. Kohinata Minoru Ii has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kohinata Minoru Ii!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley looks to score with a jab to the body but Minoru Ii is just out of range.
Minoru Ii throws a counter combo.
Bradley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Bradley.
Minoru Ii is looking for the big counter here.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Bradley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minoru Ii moves away.
Bradley connects with a body shot that sends Minoru Ii's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley throws a poor cross that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a two punch combo.
Bradley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bradley throws a nice looking combination but Minoru Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley lands a jab to Minoru Ii's midsection.
Minoru Ii needs to keep his hands up - Bradley had a free shot at his head there.
Bradley pushes Minoru Ii away with a front kick.
Bradley cracks Minoru Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bradley scores with a jab to the head.
Bradley tries to land a leg kick but Minoru Ii saw it coming and moves away.
Minoru Ii drops his hands momentarily and Bradley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bradley.
Minoru Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Bradley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bradley scores with a hook to the body. Minoru Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bradley throws the left hand but Minoru Ii avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley misses with a left hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bradley jabs Minoru Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Derrick Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Minoru Ii checks the leg kick.
Minoru Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Derrick Bradley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Bradley.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Bradley throws a looping overhand right but Minoru Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Minoru Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Bradley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bradley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradley.
As Bradley backs off Minoru Ii throws a huge counter combo but Bradley manages to avoid it all.
Minoru Ii moves out of range of the leg kick from Bradley.
Minoru Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Bradley misses its intended target.
Minoru Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Bradley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throws a jab when Minoru Ii was well out of range.
Bradley throws a sloppy body shot
and Minoru Ii counters with a left and a right that stings Bradley.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii throws a counter combo.
Bradley thows a leg kick but Minoru Ii checks it
and Minoru Ii counters with a series of strikes. Bradley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bradley swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bradley. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoru Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Bradley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Minoru Ii blocks a jab.
Bradley tries to land a body kick
and Minoru Ii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bradley misses with a hook
and Minoru Ii counters with a series of strikes. Bradley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bradley lands a nice hook to Minoru Ii's body. Minoru Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bradley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minoru Ii can do to turn this around?
Bradley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradley.
Minoru Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradley thumps Minoru Ii with a low kick.
Bradley misses the shot to the body.
Minoru Ii is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley throws a body kick that misses.
Bradley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bradley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Minoru Ii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Bradley misses the target.
Minoru Ii throws a counter combo.
Bradley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minoru Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minoru Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Bradley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bradley throws a poor cross that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a series of strikes. Bradley will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Derrick Bradley is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Minoru Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bradley connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Bradley.
Minoru Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minoru Ii throws a counter combo.
Bradley lands a right hook to the body.
Bradley throws a lazy uppercut
and Minoru Ii counters with a left and a right that stings Bradley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Bradley lands but Minoru Ii takes it in his stride.
Bradley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Minoru Ii is able to avoid easily.
Despite the aggression on Minoru Ii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Minoru Ii blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Minoru Ii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bradley swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Bradley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Minoru Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Bradley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bradley drops Minoru Ii with a beautiful combination! Minoru Ii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bradley is looking for the KO!
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minoru Ii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bradley throws a jab when Minoru Ii was well out of range.
Bradley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minoru Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
As Bradley backs off Minoru Ii throws a huge counter combo but Bradley manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradley. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minoru Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bradley throws a body punch but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minoru Ii ducks right into an uppercut from Bradley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Bradley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A big left from Bradley misses.
Minoru Ii throws a counter combo.
Bradley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Minoru Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bradley.
Bradley misses with a straight left.
Minoru Ii is looking for the big counter here.
Minoru Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minoru Ii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Minoru Ii checks a low kick from Bradley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley misses with a body shot.
Bradley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bradley throws a lazy head kick
and Minoru Ii counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the body from Bradley misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a one-two to the body.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick
and Minoru Ii counters with a series of strikes. Bradley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bradley tries to land a front kick but Minoru Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Minoru Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bradley looks to score with a jab to the body but Minoru Ii is just out of range.
Kohinata Minoru Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Bradley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley fails to land with a series of punches.
Bradley lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Bradley.
Bradley scores with a leg kick.
Bradley catches Minoru Ii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bradley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley scoring well with a low kick there.
Bradley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bradley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Bradley backs off Minoru Ii throws a huge counter combo but Bradley manages to avoid it all.
Bradley swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Minoru Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bradley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Minoru Ii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bradley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it.
Bradley lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bradley works Minoru Ii's body with a nice hook.
Bradley cracks a nice hook into Minoru Ii's ribs.
Bradley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Minoru Ii on the side of the head.
Bradley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Minoru Ii on the side of the head.
Bradley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Minoru Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bradley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Bradley backs off Minoru Ii throws a huge counter combo but Bradley manages to avoid it all.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Bradley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bradley 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Bradley!
Derrick Bradley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Gracie (ranked 279 p4p, 305 weight class) and Macka Briggs (ranked 44 p4p, 47 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Rollin'. Briggs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stepping Razor by Peter Tosh. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macka Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
 It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Briggs misses.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Briggs moved out of range nicely.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Briggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Briggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Briggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Briggs.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Briggs blocks an elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracie can't break the clinch.
Briggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Briggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Briggs.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Briggs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Briggs throws out the jab.
Gracie gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Briggs gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macka Briggs!
After winning the bout, Macka Briggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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pop
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RATING
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