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DMMA 290 Morrison vs Dragneel PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Coleman (ranked 3893 p4p, 3385 weight class) and Ivan Draski (ranked 385 p4p, 339 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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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Draski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draski throws out a powerful jab.
Donk. Coleman catches Draski right on the button with a cross.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Draski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Draski is fending him off so far but Coleman persists. Nope, Draski circles away and we're back to standing.
A bone on bone clash there as Coleman blocks the leg kick.
Coleman throwing a counter right hand but Draski manages to avoid it.
Draski blocks a jab.
Draski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Draski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coleman.
Coleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coleman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Coleman misses.
Draski 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.
Coleman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coleman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Coleman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Draski wants to control but Coleman is having none of it.
Draski tries to reverse the position but Coleman maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands a big shot there that rocks Draski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Draski wants to control but Coleman is having none of it.
Draski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Draski tries to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
Coleman lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draski working to try and regain half guard.
Coleman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Coleman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Draski can't escape the position.
Coleman tries to control but Draski wriggling away.
Draski tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.
Draski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Draski looks a forlorn figure.
Coleman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Draski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking to control but Draski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Draski wants to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
Draski is looking to get to half guard.
Coleman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draski is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Coleman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Coleman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Draski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Coleman controlling from the top position.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Draski can do to turn this around?
Draski 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.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coleman distracts Draski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Draski.
Draski looking to control but Coleman passes into half guard.
Coleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Draski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Draski is trying to control but can't.
Draski is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman is nestled in close to Draski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Draski is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
Draski tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Draski wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draski controlling the position for now.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coleman prevents Draski from improving his position.
Draski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
 Draski is rocked!
Chad Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coleman is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Draski is hurt! He's hurt bad - Coleman fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Draski from any more punishment! Congratulations to Coleman! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Coleman!
Our winner, Chad Coleman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ant Thrax (ranked 2677 p4p, 3588 weight class) and Mathieu David (ranked 295 p4p, 363 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ant Thrax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mathieu David!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David moves into the clinch.
David lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from David fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for David.
David tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrax wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thrax is trying to break the clinch but David has him pressed against the cage.
Thrax has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thrax manages to break the clinch.
David blocks a jab.
David closes the distance and clinches.
Thrax can't break the clinch.
Thrax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrax is trying to break the clinch but David has him pressed against the cage.
Thrax wants to break the clinch but can't.
David misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from David on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David working some nice short punches in the clinch.
David blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
David pushes Thrax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
David misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thrax's efforts to push away.
David fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David working aggressively here.
Thrax has had enough of the clinch but David keeps him there for the moment.
David misses with a hook from the clinch.
David scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thrax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
David uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrax.
David has Thrax up against the cage in a clinch.
David keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thrax's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from David fails to land.
Thrax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
David fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thrax is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
David closes the distance and pushes Thrax back into the cage.
Thrax has had enough of the clinch but David keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Thrax.
David misses with a short punch on the inside.
David misses with some punches.
Thrax is trying to break the clinch but David has him pressed against the cage.
David has a couple of punches blocked by Thrax.
Thrax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Thrax's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrax blocks an uppercut.
Thrax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrax bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of David's 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!
Thrax lands a nice shot to the body.
David dodges the punch combination from Thrax.
Thrax with a hook.
David moves to clinch but Thrax breaks away
and Thrax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
David fails in his attempt to clinch.
David closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thrax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
David has Thrax up against the cage in a clinch.
Thrax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David darts in and clinches Thrax up against the cage.
Thrax blocks an uppercut.
Thrax manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrax swings for the body but David moves out of range.
David tries to clinch but Thrax is having none of it.
Thrax keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Thrax misses the target.
Thrax swats away the attempt to clinch by David.
David tries to clinch up but Thrax circles away and keeps his distance.
Thrax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but David manages to avoid it.
David fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thrax throwing a counter right hand but David manages to avoid it.
David wants to clinch
and Thrax counters with a stiff right hand.
Mathieu David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thrax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
David tries to clinch but Thrax moves out of range.
Thrax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David closes the distance but Thrax moves to the side
and Thrax counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrax throws a head kick but David moves out of range.
Thrax digs a good hook to David's body.
David avoids the body shot from Thrax.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thrax.
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!
A big left from Thrax misses.
David closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
David misses with the head strike.
David misses with some punches.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrax cracks David with a good jab.
David tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
David is looking to clinch but Thrax is avoiding it.
David instigates a clinch.
David misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrax wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thrax is trying to break the clinch but David has him pressed against the cage.
Thrax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrax keeps the fight on the outside.
Thrax is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
David moves into range and clinches up with Thrax.
David misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrax manages to break the clinch.
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 Ant Thrax will probably get the nod.
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.
David darts in and clinches Thrax up against the cage.
David misses with a hook from the clinch.
David misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrax is trying to break free.
Thrax blocks an uppercut.
Thrax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David closes the distance and clinches.
Thrax blocking some punches.
Thrax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thrax paws at him with a jab and circles away.
David closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrax.
Thrax is trying to break free.
Thrax blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrax has had enough of the clinch but David keeps him there for the moment.
David has a couple of punches blocked by Thrax.
David has a couple of punches blocked by Thrax.
David has a couple of punches blocked by Thrax.
David swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrax uses good head movement to avoid it.
David tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David misses with some punches.
Thrax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David tries to clinch up
and Thrax counters with a left to the body.
David darts in and clinches Thrax up against the cage.
Thrax breaks the clinch.
David tries to clinch up but Thrax circles away and keeps his distance.
Thrax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David ducks right into an uppercut from Thrax.
David takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
David staying out of range there.
Thrax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thrax with a jab.
David tries to clinch up.
David closes the distance and pushes Thrax back into the cage.
David misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrax is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for David.
A right hand to the body from Thrax.
David lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thrax backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David prevents Thrax from breaking the clinch.
Thrax has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrax is trying to force a seperation but David has the dominant position.
Thrax breaks the clinch.
Thrax lands a jab to the nose.
David tries to clinch there but Thrax circles away.
David drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
David fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thrax keeps the fight on the outside.
David pushes Thrax up against the cage in a clinch.
Thrax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrax scores with a nice strike.
Thrax misses with a wild combination.
David fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thrax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
David wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is looking to clinch but Thrax is avoiding it.
David tries to clinch but Thrax moves away
enabling Thrax to counter with a crisp jab.
David tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Thrax misses its target.
Thrax lands a glancing blow to the side of David's head.
David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David drives through and clinches with Thrax against the cage.
David tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
David throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrax.
Thrax looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
David lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrax backwards.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrax.
Thrax tries to break free but David pushes him back against the cage.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mathieu David seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
David prevents Thrax from breaking the clinch.
David swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrax uses good head movement to avoid it.
David misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrax working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David wants to clinch up but Thrax keeps it at a distance.
Thrax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thrax swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
David ducks right into an uppercut from Thrax.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David darts in and clinches Thrax up against the cage.
Thrax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Thrax lands an impressive looking overhand right. David doesn't seem phased though.
David tries to clinch
and Thrax counters with a right hand to the body.
David closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thrax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
David tries to clinch there but Thrax circles away.
David tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
David closes the distance but Thrax moves to the side
enabling Thrax to counter with a crisp jab.
David moves to clinch but Thrax breaks away
and Thrax counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrax swings for the body but David moves out of range.
David takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ant Thrax dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
David moves into the clinch successfully.
David fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrax breaks the clinch.
Thrax tries a head kick but it misses.
David tries to clinch up but Thrax circles away and keeps his distance.
Thrax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
David tries to clinch but Thrax is having none of it.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thrax paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thrax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily.
David moves in looking to clinch but Thrax pushes him off.
Thrax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
David wants to clinch up but Thrax keeps it at a distance.
David avoids the body shot from Thrax.
David looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thrax misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David tries to clinch but Thrax moves out of range.
Thrax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David closes the distance and pushes Thrax back into the cage.
Thrax breaks from the clinch.
David gets in close and instigates a clinch.
David throws a head punch that misses.
Thrax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrax, pushing him back against the cage.
David misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thrax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that David can do to turn this around?
David rushes Thrax and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thrax blocking some punches.
David misses with some punches.
Thrax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David rushes Thrax and presses him up against the cage.
David working aggressively here.
Thrax wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but David has him pressed against the cage.
David prevents Thrax from breaking the clinch.
David throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrax.
David has a couple of punches blocked by Thrax.
Thrax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David moves into the clinch.
David has a couple of punches blocked by Thrax.
Thrax breaks the clinch.
David is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathieu David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - David looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
David closes the distance and clinches.
Thrax swings wildly with an uppercut but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from David fails to land.
Thrax blocking some punches.
Thrax tries to break the clinch but David is controlling the position.
David misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrax manages to break the clinch.
David instigates a clinch.
David misses with some punches.
Thrax breaks from the clinch.
David darts in trying to clinch
and Thrax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David tries to clinch up.
David tries to clinch there but Thrax circles away.
Thrax throws a shot to the body.
David looks to clinch
and Thrax counters with a left to the body.
David wants to clinch up but Thrax keeps it at a distance.
David closes the distance and clinches.
David misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrax.
David misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
David darts in trying to clinch
and Thrax counters with a stiff right hand.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thrax paws at him with a jab and circles away.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrax swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Thrax.
Thrax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
David slips a jab from Thrax.
David takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrax misses with a straight left.
David moves to clinch but Thrax breaks away
and Thrax makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
David is looking to clinch.
Thrax throws a lazy right hand but David sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thrax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily.
David wants to clinch.
David moves into range and clinches up with Thrax.
David lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
David misses with a hook from the clinch.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
David lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thrax tries to circle away but David has him pinned against the cage.
Thrax working hard to break the clinch.
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 Ant Thrax.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thrax, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ant Thrax!
Ant Thrax seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 1981 p4p, 2327 weight class) and Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 144 p4p, 165 weight class). Kazimierz's entrance music is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. A fine choice. Lvavatai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You Can Get It If You Really Want. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 35 - 2, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazimierz shoots in but Lvavatai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Kazimierz fails with the takedown
and Kazimierz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lvavatai avoids the body shot from Kazimierz.
Lvavatai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazimierz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lvavatai 's waist but Lvavatai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazimierz off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazimierz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lvavatai sprawls well initially but Kazimierz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kazimierz content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz is looking to stall here but Lvavatai recovers full guard.
Kazimierz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kazimierz is pushing down on Lvavatai 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lvavatai is fighting to maintain full guard but Kazimierz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kazimierz stalling.
Lvavatai is trying to stand.
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.
Kazimierz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kazimierz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lvavatai is looking to escape.
Lvavatai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kazimierz in particular looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz tries to clinch but Lvavatai is having none of it.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazimierz or perhaps it was just good defense by Lvavatai , which made it look bad.
Kazimierz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lvavatai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kazimierz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lvavatai defends well and Kazimierz ends up having to push Lvavatai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazimierz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lvavatai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kazimierz shoots for a takedown but Lvavatai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz closes the distance and clinches up with Lvavatai , looking for a takedown. Kazimierz pushes Lvavatai against the cage but Lvavatai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kazimierz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lvavatai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lvavatai throws a nice head kick!
Kazimierz misses with a takedown
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lvavatai throws a hook but Kazimierz avoids it easily.
Lvavatai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kazimierz.
Lvavatai cracks Kazimierz with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazimierz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lvavatai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazimierz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lvavatai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kazimierz is looking to land body kicks.
Kazimierz moves to clinch but Lvavatai breaks away
and Lvavatai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kazimierz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lvavatai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kazimierz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lvavatai was covering up waiting for the punch and Kazimierz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lvavatai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz tries to free his leg and advance position but Lvavatai is retaining full guard.
Kazimierz prevents Lvavatai from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz stands and steps away. Lvavatai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kazimierz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lvavatai circles away.
Kazimierz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lvavatai defends well and Kazimierz ends up having to push Lvavatai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kazimierz jumps guard but Lvavatai stands there with Kazimierz around his waist. Kazimierz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazimierz is trying to pull guard but Lvavatai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kazimierz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lvavatai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lvavatai throws a big counter head kick but Kazimierz avoids it with no problem.
Lvavatai throws a nice head kick!
Kazimierz misses with a right hand
and Lvavatai counters with a straight right hand.
Kazimierz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Lvavatai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai stuffs the takedown.
Kazimierz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lvavatai gets tackled into the cage by Kazimierz. Kazimierz maintains the clinch.
Lvavatai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazimierz closes the distance but Lvavatai moves to the side
and Lvavatai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lvavatai tries to bum rush Kazimierz with a series of wild strikes but Kazimierz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazimierz is looking to counter the offense by Lvavatai and move into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazimierz takes a swing at Lvavatai 's ribcage but misses.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up.
Kazimierz lands with an uppercut that bounces Lvavatai off the cage and back into range.
Kazimierz closes the distance but Lvavatai moves to the side
and Lvavatai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz throws a body shot but no joy.
Aleksander Kazimierz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lvavatai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lvavatai wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazimierz slips under a jab.
Kazimierz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lvavatai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lvavatai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Lvavatai .
Kazimierz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lvavatai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Kazimierz's head but Kazimierz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kazimierz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kazimierz has Lvavatai pressed against the cage, preventing Lvavatai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lvavatai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kazimierz effectively controlling the action here.
Lvavatai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the head.
Lvavatai breaks from the clinch.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lvavatai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazimierz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lvavatai counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiaoali Lvavatai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kazimierz with a poor takedown
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lvavatai jabs Kazimierz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kazimierz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lvavatai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lvavatai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kazimierz misses with a kick to the body.
Kazimierz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLvavatai .
Kazimierz looks for a takedown but Lvavatai sprawls well.
Lvavatai throws out a counter right but Kazimierz avoids it with no problem.
Kazimierz looking to score a takedown here. Lvavatai is defending well but Kazimierz drives through and ends up in Lvavatai 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz postures up in Lvavatai 's guard and throws a big left but Lvavatai blocks it.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kazimierz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Lvavatai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kazimierz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kazimierz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kazimierz throws a head kick but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Kazimierz clinches up against the cage.
Kazimierz tries to pull guard but Lvavatai won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazimierz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazimierz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lvavatai counters with a low kick, right behind Kazimierz 's knee.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai throws a series of punches but Kazimierz moves out of range.
Lvavatai swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a takedown but Lvavatai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazimierz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kazimierz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lvavatai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lvavatai misses with a straight left.
Kazimierz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kazimierz throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lvavatai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazimierz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazimierz. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazimierz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kazimierz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lvavatai counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai lands a leg kick that knocks Kazimierz off balance momentarily.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lvavatai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kazimierz moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
Kazimierz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lvavatai counter with a right hand.
Aleksander Kazimierz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazimierz darts in trying to clinch
and Lvavatai counters with a two punch combo.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lvavatai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lvavatai throws a fast counter high kick but Kazimierz manages to duck under it in time.
Lvavatai tries to bum rush Kazimierz with a series of wild strikes but Kazimierz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazimierz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lvavatai sprawls and moves away.
Kazimierz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai misses the jab.
Kazimierz throws a sloppy head kick and Lvavatai moves out of range easily.
Kazimierz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lvavatai throws out a counter right but Kazimierz avoids it with no problem.
Kazimierz slips under a jab.
Kazimierz swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Lvavatai counter with a right hand.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up
and Kazimierz 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!
Kazimierz works Lvavatai 's body with a nice hook.
Kazimierz wants to clinch
and Lvavatai counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiaoali Lvavatai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lvavatai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiaoali Lvavatai !
A relieved looking Tiaoali Lvavatai 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Ledoux (ranked 2033 p4p, 5253 weight class) and James Diamond (ranked 225 p4p, 457 weight class). Pierre Ledoux is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Ledoux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ledoux moves into the clinch.
Ledoux lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ledoux wants to pass the guard but Diamond is defending well.
Ledoux working Diamond over with strikes.
Ledoux wants to pass the guard but Diamond is defending well.
Ledoux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ledoux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ledoux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ledoux is trying to control. Diamond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ledoux seems to be working for a kimura but Diamond defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoux controlling the action here.
Diamond has hold of Ledoux's hands but Ledoux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ledoux is nestled in close to Diamond, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ledoux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diamond keeps working.
Ledoux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Diamond is staying active underneath Ledoux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ledoux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ledoux wants to pass to mount but Diamond is defending the position.
Ledoux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux controlling the pace.
Ledoux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ledoux wants to work for an arm triangle but Diamond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ledoux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diamond avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ledoux.
Ledoux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ledoux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diamond is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Ledoux.
Diamond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ledoux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ledoux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ledoux wants to pass to mount but Diamond is defending the position.
Ledoux trying to control from half guard but Diamond is working away.
Ledoux throwing shots but Diamond is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ledoux wants to free his trapped foot but Diamond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ledoux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diamond tries to clinch up.
Diamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Ledoux circles away.
Ledoux is looking to counter punch.
Ledoux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ledoux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ledoux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamond can do to turn this around?
Ledoux trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Diamond is looking for a sweep. Ledoux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ledoux winds up and cracks Diamond with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ledoux stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Ledoux's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diamond defending well though.
Ledoux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ledoux content to control rather than advance.
Ledoux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ledoux trying to advance position but Diamond counters by regaining guard.
Ledoux stands and throws Diamond's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux trying to control the position but Diamond is working away.
Check out the look on Ledoux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ledoux is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diamond's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ledoux lands an elbow.
Ledoux just content to control the position.
Diamond is not content to let Ledoux control the position.
Diamond is breathing heavily.
Ledoux landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ledoux asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diamond takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ledoux has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diamond!
Pierre Ledoux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Ledoux connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ledoux dominating with strikes here.
Ledoux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diamond is rocked!
 It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
Ledoux landing strikes from the mount.
Diamond is still in real trouble! Can Ledoux finish him?
Ledoux with good strikes from the mount here!
Ledoux postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Diamond out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Ledoux goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pierre Ledoux!
After the fight, Pierre Ledoux was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
James Diamond spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Balthazar Bolleke (ranked 3175 p4p, 2895 weight class) and Petcharon Darawan (ranked 203 p4p, 185 weight class). Petcharon Darawan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balthazar Bolleke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Petcharon Darawan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Bolleke misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darawan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bolleke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolleke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bolleke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darawan doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Darawan is just out of range.
Bolleke cracks Darawan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Darawan misses.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Bolleke works over Darawan's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Petcharon Darawan has been cut.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke is looking for a counter combo.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Darawan throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
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!
Darawan misses with a hook.
Darawan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Darawan throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Darawan avoids the punch easily.
Darawan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darawan moves out of range of the strikes.
Darawan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darawan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petcharon Darawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Bolleke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Darawan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darawan with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Balthazar Bolleke has been cut.
Darawan stalls.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolleke gets through Darawan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Darawan on the inside.
 Bolleke is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darawan lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Oh Bolleke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolleke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Darawan is defending well.
Darawan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darawan cracks Bolleke with a left hook right on the temple and Bolleke goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Darawan lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bolleke is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petcharon Darawan!
During a confident post fight interview, Petcharon Darawan 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Ubereem (ranked 1013 p4p, 882 weight class) and Devin Hill (ranked 67 p4p, 59 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Hill!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Hill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill clinches up against the cage.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ubereem misses with a punch on the inside.
Hill prevents a body shot from Ubereem.
Ubereem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Hill crunches a lovely knee into Ubereem's ribcage.
Ubereem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hill.
Ubereem misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
Ubereem managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ubereem.
Hill misses with an elbow over the top.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Ubereem controls his hands.
Hill trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill tries to work over Ubereem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Hill.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hill.
Ubereem is breathing heavily.
Hill misses with a punch to the body.
Ubereem has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ubereem avoids it.
Ubereem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ubereem misses with a punch to the body.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ubereem is defending well for now.
Hill misses with some punches.
Hill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ubereem's elbow.
Ubereem tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Ubereem back against the cage.
Ubereem tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Ubereem back against the cage.
Ubereem blocks an elbow strike.
Hill lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ubereem.
A short right from Hill on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill lands an elbow that stopped Ubereem in his tracks for a moment.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hill tries a knee to the head but Ubereem blocks it.
Hill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ubereem backwards.
Alistair Ubereem's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Hill.
Hill crunches a lovely knee into Ubereem's ribcage.
Hill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ubereem backwards.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hill.
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ubereem avoids it.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ubereem can't find room to land a body shot as Hill controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Hill.
Alistair Ubereem's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hill scores with a hook to the body.
Hill landing knees to the head.
Hill utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hill digs a right hand underneath Ubereem's ribcage. Ubereem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hill lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ubereem.
Ubereem blocks an elbow strike.
Ubereem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ubereem tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Ubereem back against the cage.
Hill misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Hill.
Jeez, Alistair Ubereem's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ubereem takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alistair Ubereem's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Devin Hill!
A very excited looking Devin Hill 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 454 p4p, 612 weight class) and Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 35 p4p, 46 weight class). Big Mouth has chosen Bigmouth Strikes Again as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yasha Big Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Big Mouth's leg but Big Mouth calmly moves out of range.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch.
Big Mouth gets the takedown into side control.
Akhtankhanov is trying to escape the position but Big Mouth is controlling the position.
Big Mouth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Akhtankhanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Big Mouth's head but Big Mouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big Mouth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook.
Big Mouth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Mouth throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Akhtankhanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big Mouth is one step ahead there.
Big Mouth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov has Big Mouth pulled in close to control his posture.
Akhtankhanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Big Mouth is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
It looks like Big Mouth might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth drives through and clinches with Akhtankhanov against the cage.
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Big Mouth fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
Big Mouth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akhtankhanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Big Mouth won't allow it.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big Mouth tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Big Mouth tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Big Mouth throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasha Big Mouth 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.
A low kick from Big Mouth misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Big Mouth counter with a right hand.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Big Mouth with a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Big Mouth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a series of strikes. Big Mouth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Big Mouth closes the distance and clinches.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the head.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with some punches.
Big Mouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Akhtankhanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Big Mouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Big Mouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth tries to land a knee to the head but Akhtankhanov blocks with his arms.
Akhtankhanov prevents a body shot from Big Mouth.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Akhtankhanov avoids the damage to the body.
Big Mouth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akhtankhanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Big Mouth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akhtankhanov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Big Mouth can turn it around.
Big Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
Big Mouth tries to land a knee to the head but Akhtankhanov blocks with his arms.
Akhtankhanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Big Mouth scores with a shot to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Big Mouth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov is trying to push Big Mouth away but Big Mouth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Big Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Big Mouth.
Come on Akhtankhanov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth letting Akhtankhanov take a breather here.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Mouth throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Big Mouth moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Akhtankhanov will feel that in the morning.
Big Mouth lands with a kick to the temple. Akhtankhanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Big Mouth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Big Mouth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Big Mouth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Big Mouth wants to clinch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Big Mouth misses.
Big Mouth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Big Mouth takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Big Mouth's front leg with a kick but Big Mouth checks it.
Nice body kick there by Big Mouth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Big Mouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Big Mouth moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akhtankhanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Big Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Big Mouth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasha Big Mouth 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!
Big Mouth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Big Mouth defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Big Mouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Big Mouth instigates a clinch.
Big Mouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Big Mouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov is trying to force a seperation but Big Mouth has the dominant position.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Big Mouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Big Mouth moves into the clinch.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.
Big Mouth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth - that landed with a thud.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Big Mouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Big Mouth misses with an elbow strike.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big Mouth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch.
Akhtankhanov is looking for a counter combo.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Big Mouth is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
Big Mouth rushes Akhtankhanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big Mouth misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Big Mouth.
Akhtankhanov tries to break the clinch but Big Mouth is controlling the position.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akhtankhanov is trying to force a seperation but Big Mouth has the dominant position.
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Big Mouth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Big Mouth tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Big Mouth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Big Mouth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Big Mouth throws a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination but Big Mouth avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Big Mouth avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Big Mouth.
A shot to the liver by Big Mouth. Beautiful body shot.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
Some wild striking there from Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Big Mouth misses with a hook
and Akhtankhanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yasha Big Mouth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Big Mouth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Big Mouth fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasha Big Mouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Big Mouth 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasha Big Mouth!
A very excited looking Yasha Big Mouth 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taz McKane (ranked 328 p4p, 434 weight class) and Gotan Wasselach (ranked 48 p4p, 65 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McKane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SAVE ME. Wasselach has chosen Time Is On My Side by Maze as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz McKane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Wasselach.
McKane moves away from the strike by Wasselach.
McKane has managed to clinch.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wasselach avoids it.
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
Wasselach misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
McKane misses with the head strike.
McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
McKane missing with knees to the body.
Wasselach drags the fight down to the ground.
McKane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wasselach's head.
We've been hearing that McKane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wasselach 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.
McKane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McKane works over Wasselach with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasselach seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McKane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasselach looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKane is one step ahead there.
Wasselach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McKane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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.
Wasselach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wasselach keeping moving, preventing McKane from controlling successfully.
McKane lands a couple of elbows.
Wasselach 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.
Wasselach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasselach is keeping the position for now.
Wasselach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McKane takes a swing at Wasselach's ribcage but misses.
Wasselach walks into a stiff left hand from McKane.
It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Wasselach lands with a good body shot.
McKane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Wasselach ducks down to avoid it.
Wasselach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKane counters with a body kick.
Wasselach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKane.
Wasselach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wasselach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKane throws a push kick but Wasselach slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Wasselach.
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!
McKane clinches.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wasselach jumps into guard, dragging McKane to the mat.
McKane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wasselach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McKane throws a big right hand that misses.
Wasselach is trying to keep McKane in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McKane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McKane throws a hook but Wasselach blocks it.
Wasselach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taz McKane is winning the standup battle so far.
McKane connects with the punch.
McKane misses with a low kick.
Wasselach scoring well with a low kick there.
McKane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKane there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane throws the kick towards the body but Wasselach avoids it.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wasselach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasselach checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wasselach keeps the fight on the outside.
Wasselach scores with a jab. McKane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McKane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McKane gets tackled into the cage by Wasselach. Wasselach maintains the clinch.
McKane cracks Wasselach with a nice body shot.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wasselach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wasselach lands with a light punch inside.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Wasselach.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
Wasselach pushes McKane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wasselach jumps guard.
Wasselach lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach looking to pass the guard.
Wasselach being controlled here momentarily.
McKane'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 three minutes gone in the round.
McKane wants to sweep but no luck.
McKane keeping moving, preventing Wasselach from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wasselach sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasselach looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wasselach is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McKane wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McKane misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Wasselach misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKane tests Wasselach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wasselach blocks the body kick.
Wasselach lands a leg kick that knocks McKane off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gotan Wasselach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wasselach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wasselach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from McKane misses the target.
McKane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wasselach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wasselach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wasselach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Wasselach finds it's way through McKane's defenses.
Wasselach throws a head kick that half lands.
Wasselach darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach looks to land a body kick but McKane moved away.
A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target.
McKane misses with a body kick.
A jab from Wasselach misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasselach swats away the attempt to clinch by McKane.
Wasselach follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wasselach swats away the attempt to clinch by McKane.
Despite the aggression on Wasselach's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wasselach cracks a nice hook into McKane's ribs.
McKane blocks a head kick by Wasselach.
Wasselach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
McKane throws a jab when Wasselach was well out of range.
Wasselach cracks McKane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McKane tries to clinch up
and Wasselach counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach misses with a looping right.
Wasselach keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wasselach has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McKane loads up on a big right hand but Wasselach slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Wasselach misses.
McKane throws a body punch but Wasselach moves out of range.
Wasselach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wasselach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wasselach scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Wasselach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach moves out of range as McKane throws a body kick.
McKane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wasselach blocks a jab.
McKane wants to clinch.
McKane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wasselach if he has to take too many more of those.
McKane throws a shot to the body.
McKane tries to clinch up but Wasselach circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McKane wants to clinch.
McKane throws a right hand that misses
and Wasselach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane tries to clinch but Wasselach is having none of it.
Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
McKane moves into the clinch successfully.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Wasselach's head.
Wasselach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wasselach takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wasselach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKane lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotan Wasselach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wasselach 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gotan Wasselach!
A relieved looking Gotan Wasselach 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Morrison (ranked 67 p4p, 210 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (ranked 11 p4p, 29 weight class). Morrison's entrance music is Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dragneel's choice of entrance music: Come the Fire Dragon. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison swings widly with a right hand
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Morrison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morrison gets a takedown into half guard.
Dragneel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel is not going to allow Morrison to sit and survive in this position.
Morrison is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dragneel punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dragneel trying to control momentarily.
Dragneel throwing sloppy strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Morrison tries to lock up and control but Dragneel 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.
Morrison is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Morrison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dragneel.
Dragneel unloads with some shots from mount but Morrison bucks and avoids them well.
Morrison is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison blocking the ground and pound.
Morrison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dragneel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Morrison is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel looking to finish with strikes here!
Morrison can't escape the position.
Morrison regains half guard.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Dragneel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morrison defending well though.
Dragneel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Morrison.
Dragneel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison trying to control from the bottom.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Morrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morrison preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dragneel misses with a head shot. Morrison uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dragneel throws a big right hand that misses.
Dragneel tries to stand but Morrison is controlling from the bottom.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dragneel is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrison misses with a straight left.
Morrison lands a jab to Dragneel's midsection.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dragneel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison lands with a good body shot.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morrison slips under a jab.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Jab, jab by Morrison - just one landing.
Morrison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragneel circles away quickly and effectively.
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Morrison.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison lands a right hook to the body.
Dragneel throws a body kick that misses.
Morrison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragneel counters with a single leg into guard. Morrison didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morrison is on top in guard.
Morrison lands a couple of digs.
Natsu Dragneel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrison working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dragneel wants to stand but Morrison is controlling the position.
Morrison landing with the ground and pound.
Dragneel has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.
Dragneel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morrison is controlling him.
Morrison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dragneel wants to stand up but Morrison is controlling him.
Morrison landing with the ground and pound.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Dragneel keeps moving.
Dragneel wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it.
Dragneel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard.
Dragneel stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Dragneel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morrison is trying to keep Dragneel in close.
Morrison managing to control the position.
Dragneel throws a big right hand that misses.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dragneel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dragneel won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dragneel wants to stand but Morrison is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dragneel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dragneel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Dragneel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Dragneel walks into a left hand.
Frank Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Dragneel misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel scores with a jab to the head.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Dragneel lands a head shot.
Morrison slips under a jab.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Dragneel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick
so Morrison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morrison works over Dragneel with some ground and pound from guard.
Dragneel keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Dragneel wants to stand up but Morrison is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Dragneel with the inside leg kick.
Dragneel swinging wildly here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Morrison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison cracks a nice hook into Dragneel's ribs.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel thuds his right hand into Morrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragneel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison with a nice cross.
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Morrison scores with a shot to the body.
Morrison throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Morrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morrison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel landing small, sideways elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison is nestled in close to Dragneel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dragneel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Morrison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morrison winds up and cracks Dragneel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dragneel wants to get back to his feet.
Dragneel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morrison scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morrison connects with a nice short shot to Dragneel's temple.
Dragneel is trying to stand back up but Morrison is controlling him
Dragneel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dragneel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Morrison managing to control the position.
Dragneel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Dragneel controlling him for the moment.
Morrison working a defensive guard here.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Dragneel stands and steps away. Morrison gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison lands a jab to Dragneel's midsection.
Dragneel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morrison scores with a decent looking hook.
Morrison misses with a hook. Dragneel ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Morrison takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison drives through with a takedown into Dragneel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dragneel is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Morrison presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Morrison wants to take the fight to the mat but Dragneel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Frank Morrison did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Dragneel moves away from the strike by Morrison.
A big left from Morrison misses.
Morrison misses the jab.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison scores with a hook.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dragneel's guard.
Dragneel trying to strike off his back.
Morrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison stops Dragneel from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Morrison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dragneel at a distance.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Dragneel takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrison.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dragneel scores with a leg kick.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Morrison.
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison cracks Dragneel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Morrison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Dragneel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morrison with a body shot.
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Dragneel misses the jab.
Dragneel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morrison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel tries to work over Morrison's front leg with a kick but Morrison checks it.
Dragneel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrison.
Dragneel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dragneel.
Morrison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dragneel counters with a two punch combo.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dragneel has time to react.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Morrison throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Dragneel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dragneel throws a head kick that half lands.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragneel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands a really nice looking cross but Dragneel seems unphased.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dragneel with a nice calf kick.
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Morrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Morrison throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
Morrison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Morrison working the head and body with strikes.
Morrison working over Dragneel with some ground and pound. Dragneel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dragneel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dragneel.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Dragneel keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison chips away with some ground and pound.
Dragneel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morrison trying to control from the bottom.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Dragneel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dragneel ducks right into an uppercut from Morrison.
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morrison doesn't seem bothered though.
Dragneel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dragneel lands a really nice looking cross but Morrison seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison swinging wildly here.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Morrison lands a jab to Dragneel's midsection.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragneel throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragneel.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dragneel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morrison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
Morrison scores with a jab. Dragneel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Dragneel lands but Morrison takes it in his stride.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
And Dragneel tries to counter it with a takedown but Morrison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dragneel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morrison throws a series of strikes that have Dragneel backpedaling.
Dragneel connects with an inside leg kick.
Morrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Dragneel should have avoided that one.
Morrison moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
Dragneel throws a series of strikes that have Morrison backpedaling.
Morrison scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morrison throws a right hand that Dragneel ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragneel also avoids with ease.
Morrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Morrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Dragneel. That snapped Morrison's head back.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel throws out a counter right but Morrison avoids it with no problem.
Morrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragneels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morrison lands with a cross.
Morrison takes one to the chin there.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Dragneel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morrison scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Natsu Dragneel.
I think Morrison 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
Frank Morrison retains his welterweight title!
Frank Morrison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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