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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Averescu (ranked 2143 p4p, 23087 weight class) and Jaz Moore (ranked 261 p4p, 558 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Averescu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 55 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaz Moore!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore with a poor takedown
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu sizes up Moore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Averescu misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Averescu sends Moore crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Averescu is motioning to the referee to let Moore up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu drops Moore with a huge uppercut! Moore drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Averescu is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Averescu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Coppola (ranked 5049 p4p, 1975 weight class) and Rakeem Marley (ranked 557 p4p, 296 weight class). Coppola comes to the cage accompanied by Duality. Marley has chosen Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Coppola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rakeem Marley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coppola throws a sloppy head kick and Marley moves out of range easily.
Marley closes the distance and clinches.
Marley manages to break the clinch.
Marley leaves Coppola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marley misses with a head kick.
Coppola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rakeem Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley throws a right and a left that Coppola avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley with a nice calf kick.
Marley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley rushes Coppola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coppola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Marley.
Coppola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coppola is looking to clinch but Marley is avoiding it.
Marley throws a combination. Coppola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marley connects with a single shot there.
Marley sizes up Coppola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coppola tries to keep at a distance but Marley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marley decides to pull guard.
Marley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marley is looking for a triangle but Coppola pushes his legs off easily.
Marley has his foot on Coppola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coppola works his way back into a safe position though.
Coppola 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.
Coppola trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coppola stands and steps away. Marley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marley. That's going to slow Coppola down.
Marley darts in and clinches Coppola up against the cage.
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coppolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Marley.
Coppola throws a head kick but Marley moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marley throws a right and a left that Coppola avoids nicely.
Marley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Marley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oooooh!!! Marley has knocked Coppola down with a huge combo! Marley steps away and waves a wobbly Coppola back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Coppola is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rakeem Marley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coppola is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Marley doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Coppola crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Coppola's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rakeem Marley!
A victorious Rakeem Marley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Royal Savage (ranked 3173 p4p, 2285 weight class) and Clay Hayden (ranked 346 p4p, 276 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Royal Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayden throws a counter combo.
Savage lands a lovely overhand right.
Hayden connects with a solid leg kick.
Hayden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Hayden lands a nice looking body shot.
Savage throws a right hand that Hayden ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayden also avoids with ease.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
A shot to the body from Savage misses
and Hayden counters with a three punch combo that has Savage backing up. Savage nods at Hayden to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage misses with a body shot.
Hayden drives through with a takedown into Savage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hayden trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Hayden is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Hayden trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Savage is looking to stand up but Hayden isn't so interested in that idea.
Hayden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hayden throws a strike but Savage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Savage tries to stand but Hayden is controlling from the bottom.
Hayden has Savage pulled in close to control his posture.
Hayden looking for a guillotine here but Savage defends easily.
Hayden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hayden looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden is adopting a defensive guard.
Hayden working a defensive guard here.
Hayden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hayden throws a big elbow that misses.
Hayden landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savage wants to stand up but Hayden is controlling him.
Hayden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayden stands up over Savage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hayden throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayden is pushing down on Savage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savage is fighting to maintain full guard but Hayden has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hayden dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Savage misses with a straight left.
Hayden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savage lands a left and a right that send Hayden crashing to the mat, dazed. Savage thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Hayden is rocked!
Savage throws out a loose jab but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hayden is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Savage drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hayden's head, knocking him out cold! Savage is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Royal Savage!
A relieved looking The Royal Savage 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Bleak (ranked 1755 p4p, 2622 weight class) and Naoise Durnin (ranked 212 p4p, 321 weight class). Durnin has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naoise Durnin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durnin throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
A slow jab from Durnin misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Durnin.
Bleak connects with a crisp jab.
Durnin throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bleak to counter with a crisp jab.
Durnin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
Bleak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durnin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Bleak.
Durnin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleak moves away.
Durnin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bleak.
Naoise Durnin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durnin misses with a body kick.
Durnin throws a right hand that misses
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Durnin is retaining full guard.
Durnin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durnin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bleak is controlling him.
Bleak drops back looking for a leg! Durnin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durnin manages to kick Bleak off! Bleak jumps back into Durnin's guard.
Bleak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Durnin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Durnin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruno Bleak!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Bleak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benedicte Swanson (ranked 1033 p4p, 2656 weight class) and Binsar Siregar (ranked 147 p4p, 341 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 34 - 36 - 5, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siregar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Swanson. That one must have hurt.
Swanson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swanson tries to land a body kick
letting Siregar counter with a right hand.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siregar instigates a clinch.
Siregar looking for a takedown.
Siregar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Swanson regains guard immediately.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siregar is one step ahead there.
Swanson is working hard here to advance position.
Siregar connects with a couple of short punches.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson wants to sweep here but Siregar controlling him for the moment.
Swanson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siregar postures up.
Swanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Swanson, not yet.
Swanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siregar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather.
Siregar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Swanson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Swanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Swanson controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Siregar avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Siregar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
Siregar walks into a left hand.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siregar tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Siregar shoots for a double leg takedown but Swanson sprawls well. He's pushed Siregar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swanson throws a head kick but Siregar moves out of range.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Siregar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siregar clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Siregar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Siregar manages to end up in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Swanson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siregar cracks Swanson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Swanson's face as Siregar controls the position.
Swanson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siregar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Swanson holding on.
Swanson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
Siregar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swanson moves into full guard.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siregar looking to pass the guard.
Swanson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siregar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Swanson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Siregar distracts Swanson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Siregar preventing the sweep.
Swanson is looking for a triangle but Siregar pushes his legs off easily.
Siregar throwing strikes but missing.
Siregar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Siregar content to stall in guard here.
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 Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Siregar lands a nice looking body shot.
Siregar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Swanson has his feet on Siregar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Siregar lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the cage and back into range.
Siregar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Swanson looks to throw a body kick
and Siregar counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson cracks Siregar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swanson throws a hook but Siregar avoids it easily.
Swanson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Siregar blocks the leg kick.
Siregar wants to counter with a clinch but Swanson pushes him away.
Swanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siregar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Siregar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Swanson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Siregar slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Swanson misses with the body kick
and Siregar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Swanson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Siregar counters with a left and a right that stings Swanson.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Siregar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siregar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Siregar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.
Siregar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siregar is one step ahead there.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Siregar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Swanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siregar 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.
Swanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siregar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Swanson seems keen to control Siregar's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Siregar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Siregar wants to take a breather but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Siregar keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Swanson misses with some punches.
Siregar tries to score a body lock takedown but Swanson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Swanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swanson.
Binsar Siregar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siregar slips under a jab.
Siregar tries a head kick but it misses.
Siregar moves out of range of the strikes.
Siregar tries to counter with a clinch but Swanson shakes him off and moves away.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Siregar slips the punch.
Siregar wants to counter with a clinch but Swanson pushes him away.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siregar drives through and clinches with Swanson against the cage.
Swanson is pressed up against the cage. Siregar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Swanson down to the mat. Swanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siregar closes the distance and clinches.
Siregar wants to take the fight to the mat but Swanson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Swanson slips under a jab from Siregar.
Swanson slips a jab and a cross from Siregar.
Siregar misses with a combination
and Swanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siregar.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siregar.
Siregar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siregar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swanson controls Siregar momentarily but Siregar frees himself.
Siregar stops Swanson from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Swanson 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.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swanson is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siregar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siregar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swanson controls the pace.
Siregar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siregar looking for a sweep. Not yet Siregar, not yet.
Swanson is looking to pass into half guard but Siregar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Siregar is in guard.
Swanson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Swanson can't keep his opponent in guard - Siregar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Swanson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but Siregar is very close to passing his half guard.
Swanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swanson.
Swanson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Binsar Siregar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Siregar stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Swanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siregar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Siregar chips away with some ground and pound.
Siregar tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard.
Swanson working for a triangle but Siregar defends it easily.
Swanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siregar is one step ahead there.
Swanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siregar prevents Swanson from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swanson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Siregar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Siregar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Siregar blocks a jab.
Siregar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Siregar does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Siregar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Siregar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Binsar Siregar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Swanson misses.
Siregar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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 Benedicte Swanson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swanson, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
A victorious Benedicte Swanson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastion Lynar (ranked 1427 p4p, 1448 weight class) and Joey Chandler (ranked 194 p4p, 196 weight class). Joey Chandler will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 18 - 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 15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lynar misses with an uppercut.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lynar blocks a jab.
Chandler gets caught napping as Lynar dives in and scores a takedown. Chandler manages to retain guard.
Chandler working a defensive guard here.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Lynar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chandler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar passes Chandler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lynar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lynar uses his free foot to push down on Chandler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chandler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Lynar.
Lynar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynar has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
Chandler postures up and lands a big shot to Lynar's brow.
Chandler distracts Lynar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lynar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chandler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lynar has an active guard here but Chandler has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to free his trapped foot but Lynar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chandler working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Chandler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lynar is trying to escape the mount.
Lynar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chandler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lynar looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler with a couple of short strikes.
Lynar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chandler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lynar wants to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lynar tries to lock up and control but Chandler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lynar taking shots to the head.
Lynar is desperately trying to improve his position but Chandler has a good base and remains in mount.
Chandler with good strikes from the mount here!
Lynar is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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 with the ground and pound from mount.
Chandler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chandler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lynar's face.
Chandler dominating with strikes here.
Chandler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chandler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lynar is trying desperately to improve position.
Chandler trying to control but Lynar is having none of it.
Chandler lands a big shot there that rocks Lynar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lynar misses with a two punch combination.
Chandler connects with a crisp jab.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Lynar.
Lynar fails with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lynar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lynar misses with a takedown attempt
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastion Lynar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chandler to the mat! Chandler manages to get full guard.
Chandler is controlling Lynar's posture.
Chandler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lynar preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
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 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lynar preventing the sweep.
Lynar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chandler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lynar has Chandler in his guard.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynar being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Lynar's legs - danger averted.
Lynar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Lynar blocks nicely.
Chandler trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Lynar is keeping the position.
Chandler trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Lynar looking to control but Chandler passes into half guard.
Chandler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chandler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lynar tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Lynar won't allow Chandler to pass to mount.
Lynar is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is trying to control. Lynar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lynar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chandler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chandler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chandler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chandler unloading with bombs!
Lynar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lynar tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynar is staying active underneath Chandler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lynar misses with a body punch
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chandler lands a head shot.
Lynar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chandler's guard.
Chandler lands a decent punch to the body there.
Lynar trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Lynar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chandler holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynar is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynar looking to pass the guard.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Lynar controlling him for the moment.
Chandler trying to keep a closed guard but Lynar is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lynar tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Lynar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lynar throws a right hand that misses
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lynar takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Lynar throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
Lynar defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Lynar ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Lynar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Lynar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lynar misses with a hook
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynar throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
Chandler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lynar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lynar drags the fight down to the ground.
Lynar working for submissions but it's allowed Chandler to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is nestled in close to Lynar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Lynar won't allow it.
Lynar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynar.
Lynar working a defensive guard but Chandler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lynar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chandler lands a nice short elbow.
Chandler passes to side control.
Lynar tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler lands an elbow.
Chandler scores with punches from side control.
Chandler wants to control for a moment but Lynar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lynar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chandler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lynar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chandler pulls his head out easily.
Chandler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lynar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chandler slips a nice elbow through Lynar's hands, connecting with Lynar's forehead.
Sebastion Lynar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chandler 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
After winning the bout, Joey Chandler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 1207 p4p, 1017 weight class) and Alexei Brovarnik (ranked 168 p4p, 143 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Pick up man. Brovarnik has chosen Colours - DJ Mind X as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexei Brovarnik!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brovarnik defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson letting Brovarnik take a breather here.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brovarnik misses with a knee strike.
Brovarnik lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Brovarnik is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brovarnik darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson wants to break free but Brovarnik has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to circle away but Brovarnik has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Brovarnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brovarnik.
Brovarnik dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Brovarnik feints a counter leg kick.
Brovarnik is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch but Brovarnik moves out of range.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brovarnik wants to clinch
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Brovarnik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Brovarnik drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Brovarnik flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brovarnik. Brovarnik obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Brovarnik moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Brovarnik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brovarnik to the mat! Brovarnik manages to get full guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brovarnik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Brovarnik's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson passes Brovarnik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Brovarnik defending well.
Brovarnik actively working from the bottom here.
Brovarnik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Brovarnik won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brovarnik looking for subs from the bottom but Anderson mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brovarnik is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Brovarnik is squirming around nicely.
Brovarnik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brovarnik misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Brovarnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brovarnik has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Brovarnik controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brovarnik can do to turn this around?
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brovarnik pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Brovarnik.
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Brovarnik. Brovarnik maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brovarnik tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brovarnik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brovarnik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brovarnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brovarnik.
Alexei Brovarnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Brovarnik.
As Brovarnik looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Brovarnik just gets out of the way.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Brovarnik.
Brovarnik is looking to clinch.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Brovarnik misses with a wild combination.
Brovarnik pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Brovarnik landing knees to the head.
Brovarnik is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brovarnik down to the mat. Brovarnik avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brovarnik staying out of range there.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Brovarnik checks it
and Brovarnik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Brovarnik tries to tie him up.
Brovarnik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brovarnik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Anderson controlling well, preventing Brovarnik from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brovarnik trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
Anderson is hanging on to Brovarnik's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anderson controlling the positon.
Brovarnik rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brovarnik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brovarnik looking for submissions off his back.
Brovarnik wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexei Brovarnik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Anderson goes for a double leg but Brovarnik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brovarnik continues to drive forward.
Anderson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brovarnik regains guard immediately.
Brovarnik has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Brovarnik is keeping the position.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brovarnik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control but Brovarnik is working from the bottom.
Anderson passes Brovarnik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Brovarnik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brovarnik is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brovarnik avoid being mounted?
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brovarnik is just holding on here. Anderson manages to take his back.
Anderson is hanging on to Brovarnik's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Brovarnik is in bad spot here.
Anderson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brovarnik has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brovarnik breaks Anderson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Brovarnik wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Brovarnik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brovarnik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brovarnik trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Brovarnik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brovarnik trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brovarnik manages to get himself to full guard.
Brovarnik is looking for a triangle here but Anderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Brovarnik manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brovarnik is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Brovarnik tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson trying to control the position but Brovarnik is working away.
Brovarnik tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
A victorious Sparky Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tino Takala (ranked 588 p4p, 1401 weight class) and Claudio Benedetti (ranked 92 p4p, 214 weight class). 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! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tino Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Claudio Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a big head kick that sends Takala tumbling to the mat! Benedetti takes a step backwards and waves Takala back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Takala is rocked!
 It looks like Tino Takala has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Benedetti and Takala falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Benedetti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Rize (ranked 383 p4p, 1065 weight class) and Jeremy Cross (ranked 53 p4p, 123 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rize might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours. Cross has chosen Folk Metal as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Rize!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Cross!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross misses with a leg kick
and Rize counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Cross walks into a left hand.
Rize lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rize steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Rize tries to work over Cross's front leg with a kick but Cross checks it.
Rize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Cross 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.
Rize is looking to slow Cross down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Rize finds it's target.
 It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross throws a lazy right hand but Rize sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
Cross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rize fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cross.
Cross checks a low kick from Rize.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cross avoids the body shot from Rize.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Cross misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rize slips under a jab.
Rize scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rize ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Nice jab there from Rize.
Rize lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cross's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut lands for Rize. That snapped Cross's head back.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cross checks it well.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross fails to land with a series of punches.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rize.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rize throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cross. That's going to slow Rize down.
A left lands for Rize.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Rize misses with a hook
and Cross counters with a thumping low kick.
Rize checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rize scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cross tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rize chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Rize's head but Rize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cross lands a lovely overhand right.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cross scores with a body shot.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Rize's shoulder, as Rize tries to avoid the shot.
Cross misses with a body kick.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Cross loads up on a big right hand but Rize slips the punch.
Rize misses with a looping left.
Cross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rize misses with a head kick.
Rize steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rize throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot.
Rize moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Rize connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rize catches Cross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rize takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Cross misses with a straight right.
Rize swings widly with a right hand
and Cross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Rize moved out of range nicely.
Rize 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Cross checks a leg kick nicely.
Cross misses with a left hand
and Rize counters with a straight right hand.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. Rize moves away and avoids it.
Cross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rize. Rize obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Cross misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rize.
A jab lands there for Rize.
A clash of legs there as Cross blocks the low kick.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Rize ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Rize. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Cross misses.
Rize is looking to counter punch.
Rize misses with an uppercut. Cross saw that one coming.
Cross flicks out a counter leg kick but Rize steps away.
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Rize scores with a shot to the body.
Rize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cross at a distance.
Cross moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Cross misses.
Rize misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
Cross is looking to slow Rize down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rize dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Rize's head but Rize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rize scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cross doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Cross is predictable there
and Rize counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rize swings for the body but Cross moves out of range.
Rize slips under a jab.
Rize is looking to slow Cross down with leg kicks.
Rize scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Cross. That snapped Rize's head back.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Rize.
Nice jab there from Rize.
Rize with a hook.
You can see that Cross has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Rize lands with an overhand left.
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!
Rize uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rize thumps Cross with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Rize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize throws a leg kick
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Cross as he checks the leg kick.
Rize throws a leg kick which misses Cross's front leg but catches the back leg as Cross tries to avoid it.
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rize.
Rize lands with a nice body punch.
Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Rize counters with a low kick, right behind Cross 's knee.
Cross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rize finds it's way round the side to connect with Cross's head.
A nice leg kick from Rize, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rize dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cross. That did some damage!
Cross lands with a straight right. Rize didn't see that one coming.
Rize throws a leg kick
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross looks to score with a jab to the body but Rize is just out of range.
Cross tests Rize's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rize is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cross counters with a big right hand! Oh Rize is in trouble here! Cross follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Cross!
After winning the bout, Jeremy Cross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thorvald Nansen (ranked 538 p4p, 566 weight class) and Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 78 p4p, 82 weight class). Nansen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Benny Jamz - Torden. 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. 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 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorvald Nansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwame Redcliffe!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nansen instigates a clinch.
Nansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe tries to land knees in the clinch but Nansen avoids the damage to the body.
Redcliffe keeps control of Nansen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nansen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Redcliffe is pressed up against the cage. Nansen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redcliffe down to the mat. Redcliffe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nansen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nansen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Redcliffe - the referee stops the clock and Nansen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Redcliffe. Nansen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Redcliffe swinging wildly here.
Nansen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Redcliffe back to the cage. Nansen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe fails to land with a series of punches.
Redcliffe blocks a head kick by Nansen.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
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 misses with a body shot.
Nansen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nansen throws a sloppy head kick
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen gets tackled into the cage by Redcliffe. Redcliffe maintains the clinch.
Redcliffe tries to work over Nansen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nansen.
Nansen gets through Redcliffe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nansen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nansen has Redcliffe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nansen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Redcliffe tumbling to the mat - Nansen dives into Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Redcliffe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nansen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Redcliffe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nansen lands a right hand.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nansen has had enough of the clinch but Redcliffe keeps him there for the moment.
We've been hearing reports that Nansen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nansen struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe gets through Nansen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nansen misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the head.
Redcliffe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nansen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Redcliffe to the mat. Redcliffe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Redcliffe is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nansen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Nansen goes for a takedown attempt but Redcliffe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Nansen throws a body kick.
Redcliffe cracks Nansen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nansen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Redcliffe lands a really nice looking cross but Nansen seems unphased.
Redcliffe closes the distance and pushes Nansen back into the cage.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Nansen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nansen tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Nansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nansen is trying to force a seperation but Redcliffe has the dominant position.
Nansen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorvald Nansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nansen tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nansen prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
Nansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nansen managing to block the knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nansen can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Nansen tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nansen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nansen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Nansen is working for takedown but Redcliffe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nansen tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Nansen's head.
Nansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nansen - that landed with a thud.
Nansen can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Nansen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nansen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nansen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nansen manages to end up in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nansen is putting a hurting on Redcliffe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Redcliffe is pushing Nansen's head away, looking to escape. Nansen manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that 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.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nansen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Redcliffe to the mat! Redcliffe manages to get full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Redcliffe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nansen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nansen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redcliffe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redcliffe avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Redcliffe misses its intended target.
Redcliffe thows a body kick. Nansen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nansen lands a head kick. Redcliffe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Redcliffe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the head.
Nansen shoots in but Redcliffe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nansen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Redcliffe counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Nansen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nansen misses with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nansen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Redcliffe - that will leave a mark!
Nansen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nansen tries a low kick but Redcliffe avoids it.
Nansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorvald Nansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redcliffe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe avoids a kick to the body.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses.
Nansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe flicks out a counter leg kick but Nansen steps away.
Nansen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Redcliffe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Nansen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redcliffe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redcliffe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nansen wants to clinch.
Nansen throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe connects with the punch.
Redcliffe looks for the body kick but Nansen saw that one coming.
Nansen ducks right into an uppercut from Redcliffe.
Nansen drops his hands momentarily and Redcliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Nansen.
Redcliffe throws a low kick, looking for Nansen's leg but Nansen calmly moves out of range.
Nansen misses with a wild body shot.
Nansen scores with a sloppy right hand. Redcliffe should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe with a hook.
Nansen lands with an uppercut that bounces Redcliffe off the cage and back into range.
Nansen tried to score with a low kick but Redcliffe checks it.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nansen has time to react.
Redcliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redcliffe gets caught flat footed, as Nansen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nansen landing with the ground and pound.
Nansen prevents Redcliffe from getting back to his feet.
Redcliffe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe cracks a nice hook into Nansen's ribs.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Redcliffe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Nansen misses.
Redcliffe looks for the body kick but Nansen saw that one coming.
Redcliffe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nansen if he has to take too many more of those.
Nansen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redcliffe sprawls well. Redcliffe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nansen gets slowly back to his feet.
Redcliffe moves into the clinch successfully.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nansen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Nansen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nansen's hands.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Nansen blocks it.
Nansen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nansen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Redcliffe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Redcliffe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nansen eats them both and turns towards Redcliffe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nansen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redcliffe cracks Nansen with an open hand slap.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nansen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nansen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Redcliffe lands a head kick. Nansen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nansen takes one to the chin there.
Nansen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe digs a good body shot into Nansen's ribs.
Nansen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redcliffe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nansen avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nansen misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Nansen.
Nansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redcliffe tries to avoid it but Nansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redcliffe to the ground. Redcliffe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nansen staying out of range there.
Redcliffe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nansen.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Nansen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Nansen.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Nansen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redcliffe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nansen eats them both and turns towards Redcliffe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nansen.
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Nansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Nansen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nansen tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Nansen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nansen down.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the body kick from Nansen.
Redcliffe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Redcliffe. Beautiful body shot.
Nansen throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nansen at a distance.
Nansen throws a wild body kick that Redcliffe sees coming a mile off.
Nansen ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nansen.
Redcliffe tests Nansen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe wants to slow Nansen down by chopping away at his legs.
Nansen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nansen misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorvald Nansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a good cross that connects.
Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nansen.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redcliffe, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Nansen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nansen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Redcliffe thuds a left hand into Nansen's body.
Redcliffe jabs Nansen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Redcliffe - that will leave a mark!
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nansen.
Nansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Redcliffe lands a head kick. Nansen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Nansen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Redcliffe has managed to clinch.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redcliffe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Our winner, Kwame Redcliffe, 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.
Thorvald Nansen spoke after the fight, saying 'Hinga dinga durgen'.
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