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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Le Delma (ranked 1515 p4p, 2557 weight class) and Joey Chandler (ranked 194 p4p, 304 weight class). Le Delma comes to the cage accompanied by Hey Oh. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emanuel Le Delma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
A jab from Chandler misses.
As Chandler looks to move away, Le Delma throws a big counter combo but Chandler just gets out of the way.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Chandler misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Delma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chandler throws an off balance right hand
and Le Delma counters with a good, hard body kick but Chandler shrugs it off.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws the left hand but Le Delma avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Chandler misses.
A left lands for Chandler.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Le Delma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Le Delma dives in for a single leg takedown but Chandler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Le Delma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Le Delma breaks the clinch.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Le Delma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Le Delma is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma walks into a left hand.
Le Delma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le Delma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chandler tries to avoid it but Le Delma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chandler to the ground. Chandler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Le Delma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Delma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Le Delma shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Delma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Le Delma throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Le Delma lands but Chandler takes it in his stride.
Chandler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Le Delma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chandler throws a hook but Le Delma blocks it.
Le Delma lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Le Delma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Le Delma thows a body kick. Chandler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Delma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Delma is looking to chop away at Chandler's legs.
Chandler misses the jab.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Le Delma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler misses with a right hand
and Le Delma counters with a low kick, right behind Chandler 's knee.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Le Delma counters with a body kick that stops Chandler in his tracks momentarily.
Chandler scores with a jab. Le Delma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Delma lands a head kick. Chandler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Chandler throws a poor cross that misses
and Le Delma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Le Delma throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Le Delma counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chandler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Chandler misses with a shot to the body
and Le Delma counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chandler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Le Delma throws a big counter combination but Chandler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Le Delma throws a quick counter head kick but Chandler was just out of range.
Le Delma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chandler pinned against the cage. Chandler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses the jab.
Le Delma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chandler swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range.
A jab from Chandler finds it's way through Le Delma's defenses.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Chandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chandler.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Delma jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler cracks Le Delma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chandler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Le Delma's head backwards.
Chandler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Le Delma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chandler really felt that one!
Le Delma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chandler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Le Delma thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Le Delma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Delma.
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Delma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Le Delma's belly button to the back.
Le Delma feints and as Chandler raises his hands in defense, Le Delma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Le Delma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Le Delma working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler looking to control.
Chandler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Le Delma scoring with some ground and pound.
Le Delma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Le Delma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Delma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Le Delma tries to free his leg and advance position but Chandler is retaining full guard.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Delma throwing strikes from guard but Chandler blocks nicely.
Le Delma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Delma is one step ahead there.
Chandler lands a decent punch to the body there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Delma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Delma is one step ahead there.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Le Delma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chandler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chandler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chandler controls Le Delma momentarily but Le Delma frees himself.
Chandler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chandler's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Delma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Le Delma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chandler! But no joy.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Delma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Delma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Le Delma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Le Delma's head but Le Delma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Delma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chandler misses with a hook to the body
and Le Delma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a hook. Le Delma ducked under it nicely.
Le Delma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Delma counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma throws a quick counter head kick but Chandler was just out of range.
Chandler throws a hook but Le Delma avoids it easily.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Le Delma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
It looked like Le Delma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Delma defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Emanuel Le Delma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chandler 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
A very excited looking Joey Chandler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastion Lynar (ranked 1816 p4p, 1842 weight class) and Clay Hayden (ranked 222 p4p, 225 weight class). Clay Hayden is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Hayden.
Lynar throws a sloppy body shot
and Hayden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayden throws a leg kick that misses.
Hayden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hayden tries to bum rush Lynar with a series of wild strikes but Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hayden napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hayden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayden wants to control but Lynar is keeping busy.
Hayden moves into full guard.
Lynar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynar trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Lynar is really struggling to control Hayden but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar controlling from the top position.
Hayden has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lynar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hayden.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lynar trying to control the action but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Lynar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lynar is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayden is defending well.
Lynar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hayden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hayden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lynar is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayden is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hayden gets back to half guard.
Lynar is looking for a kimura here.
Lynar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lynar is just content to waste time from the top position. Hayden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lynar content to stall in guard here.
Lynar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayden is retaining full guard.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving.
Hayden keeping full guard, as Lynar tries to pass.
Hayden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hayden's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastion Lynar dominated that round.
That's time! Lynar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lynar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayden circles away.
Lynar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynar lands a right hook to the body.
Lynar checks a leg kick nicely.
Lynar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hayden.
Hayden throws a wild body kick that Lynar sees coming a mile off.
Lynar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lynar blocks a leg kick.
Lynar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hayden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hayden misses with a low kick.
Lynar closes the distance and pushes Hayden back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hayden.
Hayden stops a takedown attempt from Lynar.
A right hand to the body from Hayden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden manages to break the clinch.
Lynar connects with a crisp jab.
Lynar takes the fight into the clinch.
Hayden is looking to break free of the clinch but Lynar has double underhooks.
Hayden looking to throw knees to the head but Lynar is blocking nicely.
Hayden stalling the fight.
Hayden is trying to stall.
Hayden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hayden trying to control the position but instead, Lynar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hayden into the cage.
Lynar tries for a takedown but Hayden manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastion Lynar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hayden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hayden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lynar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hayden tries to break the clinch but Lynar is controlling the position.
Lynar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hayden throws an elbow that misses. Lynar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hayden's guard. Nice move by Lynar!
Lynar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hayden's guard.
Lynar trying to control from Hayden's half guard. Hayden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hayden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayden looking to control.
Lynar content to stall in guard here.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving.
Hayden working for a triangle but Lynar defends it easily.
Lynar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayden can do to turn this around?
Lynar wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lynar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lynar controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynar wants to pass the guard but Hayden is keeping the position.
Hayden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lynar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastion Lynar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hayden shoots for a takedown but Lynar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lynar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lynar avoids the body shot from Hayden.
Hayden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lynar is able to avoid easily.
Lynar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hayden gets caught napping as Lynar dives in and scores a takedown. Hayden manages to retain guard.
Sebastion Lynar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hayden's guard.
Lynar seems to be looking for submissions.
Hayden is refusing to be controlled, as Lynar sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden tries to get to full guard but Lynar has control of the leg.
Lynar trying to control the action but Hayden is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lynar in particular looking to stall.
Lynar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hayden works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lynar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayden is keeping the position for now.
Lynar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lynar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay Hayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lynar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hayden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynar.
Lynar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar is working for a kimura but Hayden is defending it quite comfortably.
Hayden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lynar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lynar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Hayden keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Hayden controls Lynar momentarily but Lynar frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lynar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lynar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hayden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Hayden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastion Lynar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lynar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakeem Marley (ranked 1452 p4p, 2004 weight class) and Claudio Benedetti (ranked 224 p4p, 292 weight class). Marley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. Benedetti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Atrevete te kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Claudio Benedetti 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 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rakeem Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Claudio Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedetti lands an overhand right.
Marley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Marley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been informed that Benedetti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Marley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Marley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
and Marley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marley clinches.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti breaks the clinch.
Benedetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Marley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Marley.
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!
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
Marley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marley is looking to wear down Benedetti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marley looks to land a combination but Benedetti avoids it well.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Marley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marley scores with a spinning back kick!
Marley slips a jab and a cross from Benedetti.
A combination from Benedetti does no damage.
Benedetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Marley off the cage and back into range.
Benedetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Benedetti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marley connects with an inside leg kick.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Marley.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benedetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benedetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marley throws a one two combo.
Benedetti throws a low kick but Marley moves out of range easily.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that Marley avoids nicely.
Marley scores with a jab.
Marley has managed to clinch.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries to break free but Benedetti pushes him back against the cage.
Marley jumps guard but Benedetti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marley working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Marley can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Marley as the two fighters clinch.
Marley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Marley counters with a two punch combo.
Marley blocks a low kick nicely.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooh!!! Benedetti has knocked Marley down with a huge combo! Benedetti steps away and waves a wobbly Marley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Marley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Marley thinks about countering with a head kick.
Oh Marley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marley circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Benedetti. Marley falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Benedetti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
An out of breath Claudio Benedetti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rakeem Marley spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back better, jah bless'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kekoa (ranked 1158 p4p, 2355 weight class) and Binsar Siregar (ranked 161 p4p, 304 weight class). Kekoa comes to the cage accompanied by Freelance Fiend. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Kekoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siregar moves out of range of the strikes.
Kekoa throws a jab when Siregar was well out of range.
Kekoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Kekoa.
Kekoa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kekoa wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Kekoa misses.
Kekoa throws a right hand that misses
and Siregar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kekoa thinking.
Eddie Kekoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekoa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siregar is looking for the big counter here.
A jab lands there for Kekoa.
Siregar drives through and clinches with Kekoa against the cage.
Kekoa lands a right hand.
Siregar is working for takedown but Kekoa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kekoa blocks an elbow strike.
Siregar tightens his grip and picks Kekoa up, before dumping him to the ground. Kekoa manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kekoa is on top in guard.
Siregar keeping full guard, as Kekoa tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekoa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kekoa won't allow Siregar to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Siregar is on top in guard.
Siregar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kekoa is keeping the position for now.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Kekoa keeps moving.
Kekoa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kekoa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kekoa, not yet.
Siregar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Kekoa keeps moving.
Siregar tries to free his leg and advance position but Kekoa is retaining full guard.
Kekoa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siregar manages to get himself to full guard.
Siregar pushes Kekoa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Siregar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Siregar slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa throws a hook but Siregar blocks it.
Siregar wants to counter the offense by Kekoa and move into the clinch position.
Eddie Kekoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kekoa takes a swing at Siregar's ribcage but misses.
Siregar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Siregar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kekoa swings widly with a right hand
and Siregar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kekoa misses with an uppercut.
Siregar shoots in for a takedown but Kekoa shows good takedown defense.
Eddie Kekoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Siregar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Siregar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kekoa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Siregar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kekoa keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Kekoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siregar won't allow Kekoa to sweep him here.
Siregar cracks Kekoa with a solid left hand.
Kekoa keeping full guard, as Siregar tries to pass.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Kekoa keeps moving.
Kekoa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Siregar throwing strikes from guard but Kekoa blocks nicely.
Kekoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Kekoa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kekoa missing with a left hand there. Siregar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siregar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kekoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siregar.
Kekoa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick lands for Kekoa.
Nice uppercut lands for Kekoa. That snapped Siregar's head back.
Binsar Siregar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kekoa tries to bum rush Siregar with a series of wild strikes but Siregar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Siregar catches Kekoa right on the button with a cross.
Kekoa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Siregar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kekoa throws an elbow but it misses.
Siregar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kekoa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Siregar prevents a body shot from Kekoa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekoa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siregar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kekoa to score with a decent uppercut.
Siregar slips a straight right by Kekoa.
Despite the aggression on Siregar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Siregar clinches up against the cage.
Kekoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siregar wants a takedown.
Siregar avoids a wild elbow strike from Kekoa.
Kekoa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kekoa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Siregar dodges an elbow strike from Kekoa.
Kekoa scores with a shoulder strike.
Kekoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siregar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kekoa breaks the clinch.
Kekoa looks to land a right hand but Siregar moved out of range.
Kekoa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa throws an off balance right hand
and Siregar counters with a left and a right that stings Kekoa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siregar shoots in and drives through. Kekoa sprawls well.
Kekoa throws a poor cross that misses
and Siregar counters with a stiff right hand.
Kekoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siregar can do to turn this around?
Kekoa scores with a hook.
Kekoa misses with an uppercut
and Siregar counters with a stiff right hand.
Kekoa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kekoa throws a right hand that Siregar ducks under and follows up with a left that Siregar also avoids with ease.
Siregar slips under a jab from Kekoa.
Siregar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Siregar slips a straight right by Kekoa.
Kekoa lands with a straight right. Siregar didn't see that one coming.
Kekoa misses with a straight right.
Kekoa works over Siregar's head and body with a nice combination.
Kekoa throws a right hand that misses
and Siregar counters with a single leg into guard. Kekoa didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar is fighting to break Kekoa's control of his arms but Kekoa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kekoa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siregar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Siregar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kekoa passes into side control.
Kekoa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Kekoa stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa trying to control the action but Siregar is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kekoa is trying to get an arm triangle but Siregar is defending well.
Siregar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Kekoa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fighters circling - Kekoa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kekoa takes a swing at Siregar's ribcage but misses.
Kekoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siregar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Siregar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Siregar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kekoa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Siregar is able to avoid easily.
Kekoa lands with a cross.
Kekoa throws a looping overhand right but Siregar ducks down to avoid it.
Siregar closes the distance and clinches.
Kekoa breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kekoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siregar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kekoa counter with a right hand.
Siregar moves into range and clinches up with Kekoa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekoa lands a nice uppercut.
Kekoa breaks the clinch.
Kekoa jabs Siregar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kekoa misses with an uppercut
and Siregar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Siregar.
Siregar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siregar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Siregar stops Kekoa from standing up.
Siregar postures up and lands a big shot to Kekoa's brow.
Siregar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kekoa wants to stand up but Siregar is controlling him.
Kekoa has momentary wrist control but Siregar slips an elbow through the middle.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Kekoa keeps moving.
Eddie Kekoa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siregar lands a couple of digs.
Kekoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kekoa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siregar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kekoa holds on and takes a little breather.
Kekoa keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kekoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siregar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Siregar tries to counter with a clinch but Kekoa shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kekoa.
Siregar feints the counter takedown.
Kekoa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Siregar rushes Kekoa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Siregar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siregar is looking for a takedown.
Eddie Kekoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Kekoa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Siregar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kekoa stops a takedown attempt from Siregar.
Siregar wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa stops a takedown attempt from Siregar.
Kekoa stops a takedown attempt from Siregar.
Kekoa working aggressively here.
Siregar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kekoa is defending well.
Siregar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kekoa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Siregar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Siregar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kekoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kekoa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Binsar Siregar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siregar is fighting to break Kekoa's control of his arms but Kekoa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddie Kekoa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kekoa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Kekoa!
A relieved looking Eddie Kekoa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Averescu (ranked 1841 p4p, 999 weight class) and Bum Phillips (ranked 213 p4p, 129 weight class). Averescu comes to the cage accompanied by Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bum Phillips enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bum Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Averescu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Averescu leaves Phillips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phillips shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Averescu defends it nicely.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu slips a jab from Phillips.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averescu leaves Phillips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phillips misses with a hook to the body
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Averescu misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Phillips tries to clinch but Averescu moves away
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averescu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Averescu, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Averescu against the cage but Averescu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phillips.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phillips or perhaps it was just good defense by Averescu, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu blocks a jab.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Phillips moves into range and clinches up with Averescu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Averescu to the ground. Phillips is now in Averescu's guard.
Phillips slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Averescu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Averescu tries to get out of the position.
Averescu is trying to control Phillips's posture but Phillips avoids it.
Phillips has an Americana. Averescu didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Phillips is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Phillips hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bum Phillips!
Bum Phillips 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 Caleb DeCoteau (ranked 2089 p4p, 658 weight class) and Tino Takala (ranked 303 p4p, 96 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb DeCoteau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tino Takala!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeCoteau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takala.
Takala misses with an uppercut.
Takala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
DeCoteau ducks under a wild hook from Takala.
DeCoteau closes the distance and pushes Takala back into the cage.
Takala is trying to force a seperation but DeCoteau has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala breaks the clinch.
Takala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeCoteau is looking to counter the offense by Takala and move into the clinch.
DeCoteau misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takala slaps away a takedown attempt from DeCoteau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Takala. No joy for DeCoteau on that attempt.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but DeCoteau bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DeCoteau drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
DeCoteau trying to control the position but Takala is working away.
DeCoteau taking a break here but Takala is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau trying to control from half guard but Takala is working away.
DeCoteau wants to pass to mount but Takala is defending the position.
DeCoteau seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Takala has recovered full guard.
DeCoteau wants to control from the top but Takala keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau stops Takala from standing up.
DeCoteau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeCoteau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeCoteau is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeCoteau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala throws out a counter right but DeCoteau avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeCoteau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb DeCoteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeCoteau looks to throw a body kick
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeCoteau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but DeCoteau bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DeCoteau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takala's head backwards.
Takala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeCoteau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takala.
DeCoteau misses with a combination
and Takala counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tino Takala will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeCoteau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takala throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and DeCoteau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takala misses with a looping left.
Takala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeCoteau wants to clinch
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoteau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeCoteau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala counters with a good low kick that DeCoteau was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
DeCoteau misses with a wild body shot.
DeCoteau takes one to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Takala.
DeCoteau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takala's waist but Takala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeCoteau off to one side.
DeCoteau misses with a double jab.
Takala throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau tries to clinch up
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takala lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeCoteau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeCoteau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeCoteau forces Takala back against the cage and clinches.
Takala is trying to break the clinch but DeCoteau has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau prevents Takala from breaking the clinch.
Takala wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeCoteau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takala walks away with a smile on his face. DeCoteau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb DeCoteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takala explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
DeCoteau is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeCoteau blocks the body kick.
Takala throws a series of punches but DeCoteau moves out of range.
DeCoteau feinted with a counter takedown.
DeCoteau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Caleb DeCoteau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau throws a body shot but no joy.
Takala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeCoteau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeCoteau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeCoteau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
DeCoteau avoids the head kick by Takala.
DeCoteau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takala throws out a counter right but DeCoteau avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeCoteau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tino Takala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
DeCoteau looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
DeCoteau is looking to clinch.
As DeCoteau backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but DeCoteau manages to avoid it all.
Takala throws a wild body kick that DeCoteau sees coming a mile off.
Takala lands with a straight right. DeCoteau didn't see that one coming.
Takala misses with an uppercut
and DeCoteau moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takala works DeCoteau's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Takala.
DeCoteau misses with a low kick.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but DeCoteau bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takala misses with a body kick.
DeCoteau moves into the clinch successfully.
Takala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeCoteau's efforts to push away.
DeCoteau stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala is trying to break the clinch but DeCoteau is controlling him.
Takala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from DeCoteau.
Takala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takala throws a low kick but it's checked well by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeCoteau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeCoteau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takala.
DeCoteau clinches with his opponent.
DeCoteau stalling in the clinch but Takala improves position.
Takala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeCoteau has him pressed against the cage.
DeCoteau looking for a takedown.
Takala is trying to force a seperation but DeCoteau has the dominant position.
DeCoteau keeps control of Takala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takala's efforts to push away.
DeCoteau stalling.
DeCoteau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeCoteau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takala. That did some damage!
DeCoteau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takala throws out a counter right but DeCoteau avoids it with no problem.
DeCoteau gets a clinch.
DeCoteau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Takala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Caleb DeCoteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Takala throws a leg kick which misses DeCoteau's front leg but catches the back leg as DeCoteau tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tino Takala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takala 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tino Takala!
Tino Takala 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Minnagh (ranked 723 p4p, 1412 weight class) and Alexander Cotilla (ranked 90 p4p, 160 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Minnagh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Cotilla!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minnagh takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
That kick from Cotilla tenderised Minnagh's leg. Minnagh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minnagh throws a jab when Cotilla was well out of range.
Cotilla pushes Minnagh away with a front kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cotilla finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cotilla throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Cotilla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Minnagh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minnagh drives through and clinches with Cotilla against the cage.
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Minnagh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minnagh gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cotilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minnagh is looking to clinch but Cotilla is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Cotilla's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cotilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotilla throws a low kick, looking for Minnagh's leg but Minnagh calmly moves out of range.
Cotilla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minnagh manages to avoid it.
Minnagh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Minnagh moves away from the strike by Cotilla.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cotilla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Minnagh moves in looking to clinch but Cotilla pushes him off.
Cotilla let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Minnagh misses its intended target.
Cotilla misses with a series of wild punches.
Minnagh checks a leg kick.
Cotilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minnagh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cotilla throws a shot from downtown. Minnagh moves away and avoids it.
Minnagh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Minnagh throws a front kick that sends Cotilla stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh cracks Cotilla with an open hand slap.
 It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.
Cotilla's corner calls for a 1-2. Cotilla obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch but Minnagh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minnagh gets a clinch.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotilla controls his hands.
Cotilla tries to circle away but Minnagh has him pinned against the cage.
Cotilla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Minnagh prevents Cotilla from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Cotilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh prevents Cotilla from breaking the clinch.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotilla.
Cotilla has had enough of the clinch but Minnagh keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh leaning against his opponent.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minnagh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cotilla up against the cage.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Cotilla.
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh slips a jab from Cotilla.
Cotilla throws a head kick that misses.
Minnagh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cotilla.
Cotilla tries to bum rush Minnagh with a series of wild strikes but Minnagh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cotilla.
Cotilla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cotilla tries a low kick but Minnagh avoids it.
Minnagh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cotilla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotilla.
Minnagh throws a big shot that misses.
Minnagh tries to clinch there but Cotilla circles away.
Cotilla is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cotilla moves out of range of the body kick from Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minnagh.
That kick from Minnagh tenderised Cotilla's leg. Cotilla is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Cotilla circles away.
Cotilla is looking for the big counter here.
Cotilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cotilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cotilla is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotilla lands with a straight right. Minnagh didn't see that one coming.
Cotilla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Minnagh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cotilla throws a hook but Minnagh avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cotilla dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Minnagh looks to clinch
and Cotilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minnagh gets a clinch.
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cotilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh throws a hook to the side of Cotilla's head but Cotilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Cotilla responds with a good body kick, but Minnagh manages to step out the way in time.
Alexander Cotilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cotilla is looking to land body kicks.
Minnagh ducks under a wild hook from Cotilla.
Cotilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Cotilla circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Minnagh. Cotilla shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Cotilla.
Minnagh looks to throw the jab but Cotilla is out of range.
Minnagh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cotilla throws a right hand that Minnagh ducks under and follows up with a left that Minnagh also avoids with ease.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotilla throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minnagh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minnagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cotilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minnagh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cotilla, pushing him back against the cage.
Cotilla leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cotilla is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling him.
Cotilla working hard to break the clinch.
Minnagh keeps control of Cotilla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cotilla blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh gets through Cotilla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cotilla stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Cotilla blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cotilla being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cotilla blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Cotilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cotilla is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Cotilla wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Cotilla lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
Cotilla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cotilla is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.
Cotilla is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.
Minnagh working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh effectively controlling the action here.
Cotilla is trying to break free.
Cotilla is trying to break free.
Cotilla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh throws the left hand but Cotilla avoids the punch easily.
Cotilla throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cotilla.
Minnagh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Cotilla.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh clinches.
The referee calls for Minnagh to work.
Cotilla manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
Cotilla moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cotilla manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minnagh. Cotilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minnagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotilla.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minnagh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minnagh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla shoots in for a takedown but Minnagh shows good takedown defense.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch but Minnagh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minnagh tries to clinch up.
Alexander Cotilla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minnagh wants to clinch up but Cotilla keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minnagh is looking to clinch but Cotilla is avoiding it.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Cotilla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minnagh tries to clinch but Cotilla is having none of it.
A nice side step and Cotilla releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Minnagh throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Cotilla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Cotilla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cotilla misses with a two punch combination.
Minnagh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cotilla manages to circle out of the way.
Cotilla tries to land a leg kick but Minnagh saw it coming and moves away.
Minnagh throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotilla.
Cotilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minnagh tries to clinch there but Cotilla circles away.
Cotilla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cotilla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minnagh is looking to clinch but Cotilla is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Cotilla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Minnagh tries to keep at a distance but Cotilla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cotilla being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cotilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cotilla tries to break free but Minnagh pushes him back against the cage.
Cotilla leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cotilla wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Minnagh prevents Cotilla from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Cotilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cotilla wants to break free but Minnagh has control.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minnagh.
Minnagh is leaning against Cotilla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cotilla has had enough of the clinch but Minnagh keeps him there for the moment.
Minnagh trying to stall but Cotilla improves his position.
Cotilla wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cotilla blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Cotilla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cotillas head.
Minnagh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cotilla's efforts to push away.
Cotilla is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling him.
Minnagh works on Cotilla's body with a couple of short punches.
Cotilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bobby Minnagh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minnagh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That has opened up Alexander Cotilla's cut even more.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Cotilla.
A short left from Minnagh.
Minnagh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cotilla up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minnagh 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
A very excited looking Bobby Minnagh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norman Boma (ranked 861 p4p, 693 weight class) and Benedicte Swanson (ranked 117 p4p, 89 weight class). Boma comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies. Norman Boma has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Norman Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 35 - 5, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boma connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boma!
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Swanson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice uppercut there from Boma.
Swanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boma lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
Swanson 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boma.
Boma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swanson with a nice cross.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Boma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boma wants to clinch.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boma throws a head kick that half lands.
Swanson with a nice calf kick.
Decent striking displayed by Boma there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boma lands a nice looking body kick.
Swanson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swanson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boma darts in and clinches Swanson up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma pushes Swanson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Swanson being controlled against the cage.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Boma has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma stalling.
Swanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boma working aggressively here.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boma is struggling to control the position.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma avoiding damage.
Swanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Boma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boma connects with a solid leg kick.
Boma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Swanson counters with a body kick.
Boma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boma scores with the left hand. Swanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Boma.
Boma throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Boma.
Norman Boma is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boma can pounce on him.
Boma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws a push kick but Boma slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norman Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Boma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Boma looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Boma jabs Swanson right on the nose. Swanson blinks but takes it well.
Boma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Boma swings widly with a right hand
and Boma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Boma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Boma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boma throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boma blocks it well.
Nice straight punches there by Boma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Boma - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Boma closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swanson lands a body punch.
Boma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swanson up against the cage.
Swanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Swanson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Swanson controls his hands.
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Boma lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Boma.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Norman Boma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Boma.
Boma lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boma slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Boma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boma cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma's corner calls for a 1-2. Boma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swanson's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Boma loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Boma.
Boma sizes up Swanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swanson misses with the body kick
and Boma counters with an inside leg kick.
Boma wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Swanson drops his hands momentarily and Boma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boma with a hook.
Swanson tries to land a body kick
and Boma counters with a thumping low kick.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy body kick from Boma
and Swanson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boma's knee momentarily.
Boma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma lands a jab to the head.
Swanson tries to bum rush Boma with a series of wild strikes but Boma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Boma.
Boma throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Boma lands with a good body shot.
Boma misses with a body kick.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson lands with a cross.
Boma misses with a combination
and Boma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a nice body shot.
Boma tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boma tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Boma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boma 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Boma!
Norman Boma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Lee (ranked 467 p4p, 352 weight class) and Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 72 p4p, 52 weight class). Redcliffe has chosen Close Your Eyes (And Count To F**k) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Conor Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwame Redcliffe!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Donk. Lee catches Redcliffe right on the button with a cross.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Lee.
A countering left hand to the body from Redcliffe misses.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redcliffe checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Redcliffe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe thumps Lee with a low kick.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redcliffe checks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe has managed to clinch.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee digs a right hand into Redcliffe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redcliffe's gas tank.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redcliffe obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Redcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with some punches.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with the head strike.
A short left from Lee.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee misses with some punches.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Redcliffe misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe is stalling here.
Redcliffe is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Lee jumps guard but Redcliffe stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee jumps guard but Redcliffe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Lee blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Redcliffe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Conor Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Redcliffe down.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Lee.
As Lee backs off Redcliffe throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Lee throws a leg kick but Redcliffe moved away.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Redcliffe seems unphased.
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Redcliffe throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe blocks a low kick nicely.
Redcliffe wants to counter with a clinch but Lee pushes him away.
Redcliffe tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe looks to clinch
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcliffe lands with a good body shot.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Redcliffe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Redcliffe's knee but Redcliffe avoids it well.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Lee slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Lee catches Redcliffe right on the button with a cross.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redcliffe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Redcliffe as the two fighters clinch.
Redcliffe looking to stall.
Lee cracks Redcliffe with a nice body shot.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee tries to pull guard but Redcliffe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redcliffe is working Lee over against the cage.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
Lee tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Redcliffe can turn it around.
Lee tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Lee misses.
Conor Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee thows a leg kick but Redcliffe checks it
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Redcliffe tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redcliffe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Redcliffe clinches.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Redcliffe walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redcliffe.
Lee thuds his right hand into Redcliffe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee thumps Redcliffe with a low kick.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee throws a leg kick but Redcliffe moved away.
Redcliffe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redcliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Lee dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Redcliffe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Lee.
Nice body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Redcliffe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Lee.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe blocks an elbow strike.
Lee misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redcliffe smiles and moves away.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe wants to clinch.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conor Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Redcliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Lee throws a head kick but Redcliffe moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Redcliffe lands.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Redcliffe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee lands a two punch combo.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redcliffe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Lee misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe takes one to the chin there.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Redcliffe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conor Lee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Conor Lee!
Conor Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kwame Redcliffe was interviewed post fight and said 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Bolleke (ranked 58 p4p, 544 weight class) and Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 8 p4p, 77 weight class). Bolleke comes to the cage accompanied by RGP - DANG DIGGI BANG. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Bolleke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoha Nagibatel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Nagibatel misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke counters with a straight right hand.
Bolleke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagibatel doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagibatel looks to throw a body kick
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolleke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagibatel tries to avoid it but Bolleke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagibatel to the ground. Nagibatel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bolleke throws a jab when Nagibatel was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolleke connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagibatel throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolleke.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Nagibatel takes one to the chin there.
Nagibatel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nagibatel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke slips a straight right by Nagibatel.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bolleke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagibatel momentarily.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the body
and Bolleke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Bolleke scores with a nice strike.
Bolleke misses with a body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a huge left! Bolleke is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nagibatel isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bolleke from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nagibatel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
Lyoha Nagibatel is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Lyoha Nagibatel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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