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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 3056 p4p, 3912 weight class) and Remi Johnson (ranked 294 p4p, 350 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 27 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Remi Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banner takes one to the chin there.
Johnson throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Banner is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson 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.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banner moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banner needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Banner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 Banner is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson steps in with a hook that catches Banner right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Johnson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Banner looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remi Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Remi Johnson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 2524 p4p, 4221 weight class) and Gordon Masten (ranked 188 p4p, 273 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kazimierz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 36 - 2, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Masten!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kazimierz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Masten stops Kazimierz from passing to mount.
Kazimierz is trying to get an arm triangle but Masten is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masten is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz controls the position.
Masten is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kazimierz connects with a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masten can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kazimierz trying to control the action but Masten is working from the bottom.
Masten prevents Kazimierz from improving position.
Masten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kazimierz. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz decides to stand back up. Kazimierz steps back and let's Masten get back to his feet.
Kazimierz darts in and clinches Masten up against the cage.
Masten gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kazimierz regains guard.
Kazimierz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kazimierz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Masten tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 trying to control but Masten is having none of it.
Kazimierz unloading with bombs!
Kazimierz looking to secure an arm triangle but Masten defends it well.
Masten is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kazimierz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Masten has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz unloading with bombs!
Kazimierz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kazimierz won't let Masten get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kazimierz content just to control the position here.
Kazimierz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Masten trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz tries to control but Masten wriggling away.
Kazimierz breaks from Masten's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kazimierz wants to take Masten's back here but Masten is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kazimierz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masten is looking to escape.
Masten is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kazimierz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kazimierz tries to clinch but Masten is having none of it.
Kazimierz tries to clinch there but Masten circles away.
Masten moves out of range of the body kick.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Kazimierz.
Masten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kazimierz throws a sloppy head kick and Masten moves out of range easily.
Masten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kazimierz tries to clinch but Masten moves out of range.
Kazimierz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masten tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masten quickly recovers to half guard.
Kazimierz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masten can do to turn this around?
Nice strikes from Kazimierz there.
Kazimierz passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masten trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kazimierz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Masten can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Poor strikes thrown by Kazimierz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kazimierz content just to control the position here.
Kazimierz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Masten is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Masten flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kazimierz anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Masten and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kazimierz slips an arm under Masten chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kazimierz has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kazimierz is squeezing on Masten like an anaconda would it's prey. Masten fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleksander Kazimierz!
Aleksander Kazimierz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Hardman (ranked 2217 p4p, 1539 weight class) and Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 258 p4p, 186 weight class). Kvakkestad is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TÆL - Sprengstoff. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvakkestad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kvakkestad throws a right and a left that Hardman avoids nicely.
Hardman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kvakkestad. That's going to slow Hardman down.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kvakkestad throws a body kick that misses
and Hardman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loki Kvakkestad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvakkestad misses with a wild combination.
Hardman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardman. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Kvakkestad as he connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kvakkestad.
Hardman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kvakkestad.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kvakkestad has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kvakkestad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvakkestad.
Hardman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kvakkestad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kvakkestad misses with a looping right.
Kvakkestad has his takedown stuffed
and Hardman counters with a series of strikes. Kvakkestad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kvakkestad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kvakkestad thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad looks to land a right hand but Hardman moved out of range.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kvakkestad throws a head kick that misses
and Hardman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Hardman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hardman avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad misses with a takedown
and Hardman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brock Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loki Kvakkestad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kvakkestad misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kvakkestad throws a lazy head kick
and Hardman counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Hardman as Kvakkestad shoots in.
Kvakkestad swinging wildly here.
Hardman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kvakkestad throws a combination that misses
and Hardman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kvakkestad looks to land a body kick but Hardman moved away.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kvakkestad lands with a straight right. Hardman didn't see that one coming.
Kvakkestad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kvakkestad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch combination from Kvakkestad misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hardman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardman walks into a stiff left hand from Kvakkestad.
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!
Kvakkestad swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
Kvakkestad misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardman misses the target.
Kvakkestad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kvakkestad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardman is looking to counter punch.
Kvakkestad lands a slapping body shot.
Kvakkestad throws a hook but Hardman blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loki Kvakkestad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kvakkestad doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
Loki Kvakkestad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kvakkestad misses with a wild combination.
Kvakkestad misses with a combination
and Hardman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kvakkestad tries to land a body kick
and Hardman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kvakkestad throws a hook but Hardman blocks it.
Hardman is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardman defending well as Kvakkestad loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kvakkestad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hardman counter with a right hand.
Kvakkestad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hardman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kvakkestad misses with the combination.
Hardman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kvakkestad misses with a looping left.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kvakkestad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kvakkestad tries to land a front kick but Hardman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Hardman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kvakkestad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kvakkestad. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kvakkestad.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvakkestad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardman slips a straight right by Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad misses with a body shot.
Kvakkestad misses with a left hand
and Hardman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kvakkestad misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kvakkestad misses the body punch
and Hardman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kvakkestad misses with a head kick.
Hardman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Kvakkestad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kvakkestad misses with a two punch combination.
Hardman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kvakkestad misses with a leg kick
and Hardman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kvakkestad won't be happy with that.
Hardman happy to just control the position for now.
Kvakkestad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kvakkestad tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hardman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hardman looking to control but Kvakkestad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kvakkestad is surviving well by controlling Hardman's body position as best he can.
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 Brock Hardman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hardman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hardman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kvakkestad.
Hardman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardman walks into a straight right hand from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Loki Kvakkestad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
It looked like Hardman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kvakkestad.
Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kvakkestad.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardman misses its target.
Kvakkestad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hardman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kvakkestad misses with a jab to the body
letting Hardman counter with a right hand.
Kvakkestad throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Hardman counter with a right hand.
Kvakkestad takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Kvakkestad misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardman misses the target.
Kvakkestad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Kvakkestad looks to move away, Hardman throws a big counter combo but Kvakkestad just gets out of the way.
Kvakkestad misses with a low kick.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kvakkestad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kvakkestad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad with a poor takedown
and Hardman counters by clinching up.
Kvakkestad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kvakkestad has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Kvakkestad tries to break free but Hardman pushes him back against the cage.
Hardman stalling against the cage.
Hardman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kvakkestad tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Kvakkestad back against the cage.
Kvakkestad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kvakkestad digs a right hand into Hardman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardman's gas tank.
Kvakkestad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kvakkestad prevents a body shot from Hardman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad can't find room to land a body shot as Hardman controls the action.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Kvakkestad.
A short uppercut from Hardman.
Hardman digs a right hand underneath Kvakkestad's ribcage. Kvakkestad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kvakkestad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardman's elbow.
Kvakkestad is trying to break the clinch but Hardman is controlling him.
Kvakkestad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardman.
Kvakkestad tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Kvakkestad back against the cage.
Kvakkestad pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Kvakkestad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kvakkestad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kvakkestad lands with a right to the head.
Hardman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kvakkestad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kvakkestad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardman or not.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvakkestad is trying to break the clinch but Hardman is controlling him.
Kvakkestad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kvakkestad tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Kvakkestad back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loki Kvakkestad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kvakkestad 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loki Kvakkestad!
After the big win, Loki Kvakkestad made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 30th Century Beer Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Itchy Sinclair (ranked 1101 p4p, 1536 weight class) and Cestmir Cejka (ranked 154 p4p, 198 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 26 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itchy Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cestmir Cejka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cejka swinging wildly here.
Sinclair is looking to chop away at Cejka's legs.
Sinclair looks to throw a body kick
and Cejka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cejka throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.
Sinclair throws an overhand right that lands on Cejka's shoulder, as Cejka tries to avoid the shot.
Sinclair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cejka.
Cejka throws a lazy uppercut
and Sinclair counters with a three punch combo that has Cejka backing up. Cejka nods at Sinclair to acknowledge the strikes.
Sinclair needs to keep his hands up - Cejka had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Cejka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cejka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cejka jabs Sinclair to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cejka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sinclair looks for the body kick but Cejka saw that one coming.
Sinclair looks to land a left hand but Cejka moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejka defending well as Sinclair loads up on a big left hand.
Cejka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sinclair misses with a jab to the body
and Cejka counters with a straight right hand.
Sinclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cejka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cejka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sinclair's head backwards.
Sinclair takes one on the button.
Cejka looks to land a left hand but Sinclair moved out of range nicely.
Sinclair looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sinclair blocks a jab.
Sinclair throws a low kick, looking for Cejka's leg but Cejka calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cejka.
Cejka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sinclair darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cestmir Cejka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair misses with a wild body shot.
Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejka blocks the body kick.
Cejka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cejka has managed to clinch.
Sinclair blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cejka blocks a body shot from Sinclair.
Nice body punch from Cejka - that landed with a thud.
Sinclair throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cejka misses with the head strike.
Cejka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sinclair can't find room to land a body shot as Cejka controls the action.
Cejka misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cejka can't find room to land a body shot as Sinclair controls the action.
Cejka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Cejka is pressed up against the cage. Sinclair has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cejka down to the mat. Cejka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sinclair throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sinclair looks for a takedown but Cejka sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejka digs a good body shot into Sinclair's ribs.
Cejka moves out of range of the strikes.
Cejka misses with a double jab.
Sinclair takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sinclair looks to land a left hand but Cejka moved out of range nicely.
Cejka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sinclair in his tracks.
Cejka misses with an uppercut.
Cejka tests Sinclair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cejka lunges at Sinclair with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sinclair's hand.
Cejka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cejka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sinclair had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sinclair throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sinclair.
Sinclair is looking for a counter combo.
Sinclair blocks a jab.
Sinclair lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cejka misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Sinclair on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinclair throws a series of punches but Cejka moves out of range.
Cejka scores with a jab. Sinclair acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sinclair lands a slapping body shot.
Cejka misses with a right hand
and Sinclair counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cejka throws a body shot but no joy.
Cejka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cejka moves out of range of the leg kick from Sinclair.
Sinclair ducks right into an uppercut from Cejka.
Cejka blocks the body kick.
Sinclair throws a looping overhand right but Cejka ducks down to avoid it.
Sinclair lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cestmir Cejka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cejka throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
Sinclair smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cejka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sinclair.
Sinclair just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinclair works the jab nicely.
Cejka looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinclair is just out of range.
Sinclair tries to counter with a takedown but Cejka is quick to defend against it.
Cejka throws a big shot that misses.
Sinclair shoots for a double leg takedown but Cejka sprawls well. He's pushed Sinclair's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cejka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sinclair gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cejka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejka throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
Cejka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sinclair lands with an overhand left.
Cejka tries to clinch there but Sinclair circles away.
Cejka dips to his left and cracks Sinclair with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejka throws a combination that misses
and Sinclair decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cejka's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinclair tries to free his leg and advance position but Cejka is retaining full guard.
Cejka wants to get back to his feet but Sinclair is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sinclair is pushing down on Cejka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cejka is fighting to maintain full guard but Sinclair has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cejka is trying to stand up here but Sinclair is controlling him well.
Sinclair is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sinclair is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair trying to control the action but Cejka is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sinclair misses with a hook
and Cejka counters with a stiff right hand.
Sinclair bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cejka tries to close the distance and clinch but Sinclair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sinclair is defended easily by Cejka.
Cejka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Cejka.
Sinclair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sinclair throws a lazy uppercut
and Cejka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cejka throws a lazy uppercut
and Sinclair counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cejka thinking.
Sinclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cejka.
Cejka looks to throw the jab but Sinclair is out of range.
Cejka moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sinclair.
Cejka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sinclair looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Cejka.
Sinclair tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Sinclair - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cejka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sinclair jumps guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejka lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
Cejka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Cejka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sinclair seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cejka can turn it around.
Cejka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinclair is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cejka is keeping busy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cejka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cejka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cejka struggles to land a body shot inside as Sinclair controls his hands.
Sinclair trying to control the position but instead, Cejka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sinclair into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cejka.
Sinclair is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cejka is defending well for now.
Sinclair pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cejka.
Sinclair is trying to break the clinch but Cejka has him pressed against the cage.
Cejka lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cestmir Cejka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cejka tries to bum rush Sinclair with a series of wild strikes but Sinclair uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cejka throws a hook but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair moves out of range as Cejka strikes.
A left and a right from Sinclair both land. Nice combination.
Sinclair misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Cejka misses its intended target.
Sinclair misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sinclair with a nice cross.
Cejka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cejka throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair slips a straight right by Cejka.
Sinclair feinted with a counter takedown.
Sinclair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cejka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinclair.
Sinclair feinted with a counter takedown.
Sinclair throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Cejka.
Sinclair changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejka tests Sinclair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sinclair thuds his right hand into Cejka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sinclair tries to land a front kick but Cejka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cejka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cejka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sinclair connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cejka scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Cejka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sinclair.
A slow jab from Cejka misses its intended target.
Cejka with a nice cross.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinclair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cejka moves out of range of the leg kick from Sinclair.
Cejka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Cejka.
Cejka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sinclair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cejka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair jabs Cejka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
It looks like Sinclair has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sinclair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cejka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cejka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Sinclair throws a series of punches but Cejka moves out of range.
Cejka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cejka misses with a straight right.
Cejka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinclair.
Cejka misses with an uppercut.
Cejka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cejka looks to land a right hand but Sinclair moved out of range.
Sinclair throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cejka throws a jab when Sinclair was well out of range.
Cejka looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinclair is just out of range.
Sinclair wants to slow Cejka down by chopping away at his legs.
Cejka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sinclair scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sinclair looks to land a combination but Cejka avoids it well.
Cejka wants to clinch up but Sinclair keeps it at a distance.
Sinclair throws a looping overhand right but Cejka ducks down to avoid it.
Sinclair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Sinclair misses its target.
Sinclair misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Cejka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sinclair throws a lazy body kick
and Cejka counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sinclair lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cejka doesn't seem phased though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cejka, as that shot connected.
Cestmir Cejka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cejka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinclair moves away.
Cejka moves out of range of the body kick from Sinclair.
Cejka slaps away a takedown attempt from Sinclair, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cejka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sinclair swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cejka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sinclairs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cejka throws a looping overhand right but Sinclair ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Cejka.
Cejka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinclair half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cejka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sinclair misses with a straight left.
A big left from Cejka misses.
Itchy Sinclair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cejka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cestmir Cejka.
I've got Cejka 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cestmir Cejka!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Ubereem (ranked 1393 p4p, 1634 weight class) and Damar Sulekov (ranked 85 p4p, 96 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 - 11 - 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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damar Sulekov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sulekov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ubereem counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Damar Sulekov has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Ubereem.
As Sulekov tries to get set, Ubereem tries to push him back and clinch up but Sulekov manages to avoid the attempt.
Sulekov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ubereem.
Sulekov misses with a hook. Ubereem ducked under it nicely.
Sulekov misses the shot to the body.
Ubereem throws a counter high kick but Sulekov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sulekov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ubereem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sulekov feints the counter takedown.
Ubereem misses with a looping left.
Sulekov feints the counter takedown.
Ubereem throws a sloppy head kick and Sulekov moves out of range easily.
Ubereem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sulekov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sulekov's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sulekov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sulekov throws a looping overhand right but Ubereem ducks down to avoid it.
Ubereem has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Ubereem misses with a body shot.
Ubereem throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem looks to throw the jab but Sulekov is out of range.
Sulekov throws a hook to the side of Ubereem's head but Ubereem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Sulekov misses.
Ubereem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A cross from Sulekov lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem throws a hook but Sulekov blocks it.
Ubereem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Sulekov.
Sulekov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sulekov throws a leg kick but Ubereem checks it.
Sulekov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sulekov throws the left hand but Ubereem avoids the punch easily.
Ubereem misses with a hook. Sulekov ducked under it nicely.
Sulekov tries to clinch up but Ubereem circles away and keeps his distance.
Sulekov lands a jab to Ubereem's midsection.
Sulekov clinches up against the cage.
Sulekov effectively controlling the action here.
Ubereem lands an uppercut.
Ubereem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alistair Ubereem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damar Sulekov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov tries a body shot but Ubereem blocks it.
Sulekov lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sulekov cracks Ubereem with a nice body shot.
Sulekov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ubereem up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ubereem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sulekov backwards.
Sulekov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sulekov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ubereem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sulekov.
Ubereem stalling against the cage.
Come on Sulekov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov lands a takedown into guard.
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.
Sulekov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sulekov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sulekov postures up.
Sulekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubereem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ubereem wants to sweep here but Sulekov controlling him for the moment.
Ubereem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulekov controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem has Sulekov pulled in close to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sulekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Sulekov misses its intended target.
Sulekov lands a head shot.
It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
Ubereem misses with a head kick.
Sulekov misses with an uppercut.
Sulekov with a poor takedown
letting Ubereem counter with a right hand.
Sulekov misses with a wild body shot.
Sulekov misses with an uppercut
and Ubereem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sulekov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sulekov lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damar Sulekov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sulekov connects with a body shot that sends Ubereem's belly button to the back.
Sulekov lands a slapping body shot.
Damar Sulekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sulekov fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Ubereem.
Sulekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Ubereem tries to sprawl out of it but Sulekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ubereem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ubereem slips under a jab.
Ubereem throwing a counter right hand but Sulekov manages to avoid it.
Ubereem slips a straight right by Sulekov.
Sulekov misses with a left hand
letting Ubereem counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulekov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ubereem gets tackled into the cage by Sulekov. Sulekov maintains the clinch.
Ubereem misses with a punch to the body.
Sulekov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sulekov taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulekov jumps guard but Ubereem stands there with Sulekov around his waist. Sulekov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alistair Ubereem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damar Sulekov.
Sulekov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ubereem.
Sulekov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ubereem prevents it.
Sulekov effectively controlling the action here.
Damar Sulekov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ubereem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ubereem stops a takedown attempt from Sulekov.
Sulekov being controlled against the cage.
Sulekov letting Ubereem take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ubereem for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ubereem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sulekov slips a straight right by Ubereem.
Sulekov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ubereem looks to land a right hand but Sulekov moved out of range.
Ubereem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sulekov misses the jab.
Sulekov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ubereem to counter with a crisp jab.
Ubereem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sulekov moves into the clinch.
Ubereem is working Sulekov over against the cage.
Ubereem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ubereem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ubereem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ubereem lands a body punch.
Sulekov is breathing heavily.
Ubereem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sulekov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem misses with a body punch.
Sulekov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Ubereem.
Ubereem looking to slow down the pace here.
Sulekov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ubereem after a bit of a struggle.
Sulekov is struggling to control the position.
Sulekov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ubereem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ubereem swings wildly with an uppercut but Sulekov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sulekov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ubereem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sulekov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ubereems head.
Ubereem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sulekov tries to pull guard but Ubereem won't allow it.
Sulekov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Come on Ubereem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sulekov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Ubereem dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ubereem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sulekov.
Sulekov swings for the body but Ubereem moves out of range.
Sulekov ducks under a wild hook from Ubereem.
Ubereem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ubereem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sulekov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ubereem should have avoided that one.
Sulekov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ubereem is just out of range.
Ubereem ducks under a wild hook from Sulekov.
Sulekov missing with a left hand there. Ubereem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sulekov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ubereem throws out the jab.
Sulekov with the counter takedown but Ubereem avoids it easily.
Sulekov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sulekov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem clobbers Sulekov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sulekov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ubereem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ubereem connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ubereem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sulekov cracks a nice hook into Ubereem's ribs.
Ubereem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulekov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ubereem.
Sulekov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ubereem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That has opened up Damar Sulekov's cut even more.
Ubereem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sulekov's head.
Sulekov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ubereem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sulekov.
Sulekov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ubereem but Ubereem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sulekov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Sulekov with that takedown attempt.
Sulekov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sulekov slips under a jab.
Ubereem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sulekov swings widly with a right hand
and Ubereem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sulekov loads up on a big right hand but Ubereem slips the punch.
Sulekov is looking to clinch but Ubereem is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sulekov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ubereem.
Sulekov misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sulekov. Ubereem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sulekov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sulekov trying to control the position but Ubereem is working away.
Ubereem is trying to improve his position.
Ubereem takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sulekov wants to control but Ubereem is keeping him busy.
Sulekov throws an elbow but Ubereem slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is not content to let Sulekov control the position.
Sulekov wants to take a breather but Ubereem manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sulekov.
Sulekov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sulekov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ubereem has control of Sulekov's left arm, preventing Sulekov from doing any damage.
Sulekov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sulekov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sulekov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sulekov slips under a jab from Ubereem.
Sulekov looks to land a left hand but Ubereem moved out of range nicely.
Sulekov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Ubereem blocks the leg kick.
Ubereem throws a body shot but no joy.
Alistair Ubereem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sulekov clobbers Ubereem with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sulekov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ubereem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Ubereem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ubereem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Ubereem!
An out of breath Alistair Ubereem thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Pervitin (ranked 481 p4p, 740 weight class) and Marcus Alexander (ranked 57 p4p, 88 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Pervitin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pervitin misses with a looping left.
Pervitin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alexander as he avoids it easily.
Pervitin tries to clinch there but Alexander circles away.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Pervitin misses.
Pervitin closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander takes a shot to the head.
Pervitin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Pervitin.
Alexander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexander lands a hook that snaps the head of Pervitin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Alexander.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Pervitin misses with the head strike.
A short right from Pervitin.
Alexander misses with some punches.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Pervitin working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Alexander.
Alexander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander tries a body shot but Pervitin blocks it.
Pervitin breaks from the clinch.
Pervitin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pervitin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexander.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Pervitin.
Pervitin looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Alexander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marcus Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pervitin thows a leg kick but Alexander checks it
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Pervitin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pervitin cracks Alexander with a good jab.
Pervitin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Pervitin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pervitin feinted with a counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Alexander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alexander blocks a jab.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Pervitin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Pervitin misses
and Alexander counters with a left and a right that stings Pervitin.
Pervitin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pervitin. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pervitin circles away quickly and effectively.
Pervitin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alexander just manages to avoid it.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pervitin moves away.
Pervitin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pervitin slips a straight right by Alexander.
Pervitin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
Pervitin slips a straight right by Alexander.
Pervitin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pervitin can pounce on him.
Alexander gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pervitin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pervitin throws a big right hand that misses.
Pervitin throws a big elbow that misses.
Pervitin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pervitin wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Pervitin is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.
Alexander looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pervitin wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
Pervitin postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Pervitin 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.
Pervitin with a nice head shot there.
Pervitin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexander is trying to keep Pervitin in close.
Pervitin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alexander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pervitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pervitin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alexander's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pervitin darts in looking for a takedown but Alexander gets double underhooks and turns Pervitin into the cage.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pervitin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pervitin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pervitin wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pervitin.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Pervitin's head.
Marcus Alexander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexander scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Pervitin can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Pervitin's head.
A short right from Alexander.
Pervitin tries to pull guard but Alexander forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Pervitin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexander.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Pervitin.
Pervitin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pervitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexander scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pervitin throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pervitin backwards.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Alexander is working Pervitin over against the cage.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Pervitin.
Pervitin blocking some punches.
Pervitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander cracks Pervitin with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Pervitin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexander walks away with a smile on his face. Pervitin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander is looking to slow Pervitin down with leg kicks.
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Pervitin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pervitin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pervitin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick lands for Pervitin.
Alexander scores with a hook.
Pervitin throws a leg kick but Alexander sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alexander with a nice calf kick.
Pervitin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pervitin throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Pervitin lands with a slapping head kick.
Pervitin throws a head kick that misses.
Pervitin slips under a jab.
Marcus Alexander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Alexander.
Alexander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pervitin to score with a decent uppercut.
Alexander checks a low kick from Pervitin.
Pervitin misses with an uppercut
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pervitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Pervitin misses
and Alexander counters with a left to the body.
Pervitin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alexander is out of range and Pervitin settles back down.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pervitin circles away quickly and effectively.
Pervitin darts in trying to clinch
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Pervitin throws a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
Alexander looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Alexander throws a push kick but Pervitin slaps the foot to one side.
Mr Pervitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pervitin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pervitin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pervitin tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Pervitin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alexander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pervitin is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pervitin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pervitin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexander is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pervitin goes for a takedown attempt but Alexander pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alexander lands a left and a right that send Pervitin crashing to the mat, dazed. Alexander thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Mr Pervitin has been cut.
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!
Pervitin slips a straight right by Alexander.
Pervitin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pervitin lands a slapping body shot.
Pervitin swings widly with a right hand
and Alexander counters with an outside leg kick.
Alexander blocks a low kick nicely.
Pervitin throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pervitin fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Pervitin'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pervitin lands a right hook to the body.
Mr Pervitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Pervitin misses with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pervitin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pervitin wants to land a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
Pervitin closes the distance but Alexander moves to the side
and Alexander counters with a nice body shot.
Pervitin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pervitin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alexander lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alexander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pervitin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alexander thuds his right hand into Pervitin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander lands a jab to Pervitin's midsection.
Pervitin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Pervitin saw that one coming.
Pervitin feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alexander!
Alexander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander lands a glancing blow to the side of Pervitin's head.
Alexander throws a body punch but Pervitin moves out of range.
Pervitin doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Alexander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alexander.
Alexander works the jab nicely.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pervitin. That did some damage!
Alexander scores with a body shot.
Alexander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pervitin's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Pervitin misses
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Pervitin lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexander's head.
Pervitin misses with a hook
and Alexander counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander blocks the body kick.
As Pervitin backs off Alexander throws a huge counter combo but Pervitin manages to avoid it all.
Alexander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pervitin looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander connects with a looping right hand.
Pervitin is rocked!
Pervitin lands a leg kick that knocks Alexander off balance momentarily.
Pervitin fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Pervitin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pervitin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alexander eats them both and turns towards Pervitin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pervitin seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexander.
Alexander lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pervitin throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
Alexander throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Pervitin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pervitin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alexander counters with a right hand to the body.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good shot there by Alexander.
Crack! Alexander connects with the perfect overhand right and Pervitin falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Alexander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Alexander!
Our winner, Marcus Alexander, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 459 p4p, 505 weight class) and Taz McKane (ranked 58 p4p, 65 weight class). McKane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. SAVE ME kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz McKane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shifter is pushing down on McKane's leg trying to pass to half guard. McKane is fighting to maintain full guard but Shifter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shifter thows a huge punch but McKane dodges it nicely.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but McKane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but McKane defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but McKane defends the submission attempt.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shifter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but McKane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
Shifter 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.
Shifter is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shifter looking to finish with strikes here!
Shifter wants to finish this one by submission but McKane is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shifter.
McKane is working to get back to half guard.
Shifter misses with a head shot.
McKane tries to reverse the position but Shifter maintains control.
Shifter looking to secure an arm triangle but McKane defends it well.
Shifter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McKane can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McKane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to advance position but McKane won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McKane sees it coming and defends easily.
McKane is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter.
Shifter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shifter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
Shifter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shifter thows a huge punch but McKane dodges it nicely.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McKane defends it well.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McKane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Shifter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McKane is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Shifter throwing shots but McKane is blocking nicely.
McKane is pressing down on Shifter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McKane pulls Shifter in close to prevent any damage.
Shifter is looking to work some ground and pound but McKane has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter wants to pass the guard but McKane is keeping the position.
Shifter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter dominated that round.
That's time! Shifter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McKane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shifter, pushing him back against the cage.
Shifter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McKane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McKane throws a body shot but no joy.
Shifter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McKane throws a leg kick
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McKane!
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but McKane is defending well.
McKane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane missing with punches from the bottom.
McKane is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McKane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKane can do to turn this around?
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Shifter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McKane sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McKane has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McKane is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but McKane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
McKane is in trouble now - Shifter has advanced to mount!
Shifter goes for an armbar but he's not got it McKane turns into him and now he's in Shifter's guard.
Shifter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McKane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McKane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McKane is aware though and is defending well.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing McKane from controlling successfully.
Shifter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McKane has managed to free his arm - good work.
McKane wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but McKane is defending well.
McKane keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McKane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McKane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shifter has McKane in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Shifter ducks down to avoid it.
Taz McKane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKane throws a body punch but Shifter moves out of range.
McKane moves into range and clinches up with Shifter.
McKane lands a good knee to the midsection. Shifter won't want to take too many of those.
McKane has a couple of punches blocked by Shifter.
Shifter is trying to drag McKane to the mat but McKane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McKane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from McKane.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shifter is trying to drag McKane to the mat but McKane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McKane after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from McKane on the inside.
Shifter is looking for a takedown.
McKane lands a shoulder strike.
McKane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKane tries to work over Shifter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKane lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKane.
Nice body punch from McKane.
McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
McKane digs a right hand underneath Shifter's ribcage. Shifter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McKane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McKane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Shifter avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane tries to work over Shifter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKane scores with a hook to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McKane.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McKane lands a right hand.
McKane prevents the takedown attempt.
McKane lands an uppercut.
McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
McKane gets through Shifter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McKane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taz McKane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McKane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shifter backwards.
Shifter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McKane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McKane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shifter backwards.
Shifter wants a takedown.
McKane scores with a hook to the body.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKane lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
McKane works on Shifter's body with a couple of short punches.
Shifter takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McKane - that landed with a thud.
McKane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKane lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKane is working Shifter over against the cage.
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
McKane lands a knee to the body.
McKane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shifter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McKane trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from McKane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McKane digs a right hand underneath Shifter's ribcage. Shifter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
McKane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shifter backwards.
McKane crunches a lovely knee into Shifter's ribcage.
Shifter fails to pull guard.
McKane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shifter backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
A shot in the inside from McKane.
Shifter is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McKane obliges.
Oh Shifter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McKane lands a body shot.
McKane lands a body shot.
Shifter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shifter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McKane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shifter takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shifter takes a shot to the head.
McKane tries to land a knee to the head but Shifter blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
Shape Shifter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz McKane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shifter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 330 p4p, 548 weight class) and Logan Barrengarry (ranked 45 p4p, 80 weight class). Dragneel's entrance music is Come the Fire Dragon. A fine choice. Barrengarry is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Young Crazed Peeling by The Distillers. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan Barrengarry!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel swings for the body but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Barrengarry counters with a body kick.
Barrengarry moves forwards but Dragneel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barrengarry.
Dragneel avoids a kick to the body.
Barrengarry 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.
The fighters circling - Barrengarry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Dragneel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Barrengarry
and Dragneel counters with a left and a right that stings Barrengarry.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dragneel to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dragneel works Barrengarry's body with a nice hook.
Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrengarry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
Dragneel fakes the leg kick and cracks Barrengarry in the body.
Sloppy strikes from Dragneel. Those never looked like landing.
Barrengarry moves out of range as Dragneel throws a body kick.
Dragneel blocks a head kick by Barrengarry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dragneel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barrengarry throws a big counter head kick but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Barrengarry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barrengarry avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrengarry moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrengarry! But no joy.
Dragneel jabs Barrengarry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dragneel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dragneel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A cross from Barrengarry lands.
Barrengarry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrengarry.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrengarry was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Barrengarry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dragneel with a body shot.
Dragneel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barrengarry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that Barrengarry avoids nicely.
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Dragneel throws a right hand that Barrengarry ducks under and follows up with a left that Barrengarry also avoids with ease.
Dragneel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarrengarry.
Barrengarry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barrengarry scores with a jab. Dragneel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Dragneel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Barrengarry.
It looked like Dragneel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barrengarry throws a push kick but Dragneel slaps the foot to one side.
Barrengarry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barrengarry is looking to chop away at Dragneel's legs.
Barrengarry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barrengarry misses with a leg kick
and Dragneel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Barrengarry does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Barrengarry follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dragneel is looking to wear down Barrengarry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragneel is looking to slow Barrengarry down with leg kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dragneel.
Dragneel tests Barrengarry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dragneel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrengarry.
Barrengarry connects with an inside leg kick.
Barrengarry swings widly with a right hand
and Dragneel counters with a good low kick that Barrengarry was not able to check.
Dragneel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Barrengarry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Barrengarry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barrengarry misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel misses with a left hand
and Barrengarry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel with a nice calf kick.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barrengarry bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrengarry! But no joy.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Barrengarry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Barrengarry misses its intended target.
Barrengarry lands with an overhand left.
Barrengarry throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A solid body kick from Dragneel.
Barrengarry jabs Dragneel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dragneel throws a hook but Barrengarry avoids it easily.
Dragneel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Barrengarry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barrengarry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrengarry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dragneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barrengarry can do to turn this around?
Barrengarry moves out of range of the body kick from Dragneel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry misses with a straight right.
Dragneel lunges at Barrengarry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barrengarry's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Barrengarry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry scores with the left hand. Dragneel knows he should have avoided that one.
Barrengarry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Barrengarry moves out of range easily.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Barrengarry's shoulder, as Barrengarry tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barrengarry might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dragneel has got the better of the exchanges.
Dragneel lands with a nice body punch.
Dragneel is looking to clinch but Barrengarry is avoiding it.
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Dragneel throws a big shot that misses.
Barrengarry flicks out a counter leg kick but Dragneel steps away.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and Barrengarry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Barrengarry.
Dragneel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barrengarry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrengarry throws a looping overhand right but Dragneel ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Dragneel walks into a stiff left hand from Barrengarry.
Jab by Barrengarry.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barrengarry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrengarry blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
Dragneel catches Barrengarry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barrengarry lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragneel's head.
Dragneel needs to keep his hands up - Barrengarry had a free shot at his head there.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barrengarry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Barrengarry moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Dragneel slams his shin into Barrengarry's torso.
Dragneel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Dragneel.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a jab to the nose.
Barrengarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
Barrengarry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barrengarry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dragneel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dragneel thuds his right hand into Barrengarry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barrengarry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Barrengarry, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Dragneel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barrengarry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Dragneel.
Dragneel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barrengarry throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Dragneel lands a slapping body shot.
Barrengarry misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragneel misses the target.
Dragneel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dragneel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Barrengarry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragneel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 Barrengarry is rocked!
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 Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dragneel scores with a kick to the body.
Dragneel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barrengarry throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Dragneel does no damage.
Dragneel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel misses with the combination.
Dragneel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dragneel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barrengarry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head but Barrengarry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barrengarry throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Dragneel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barrengarry scores with a shot to the body.
Barrengarry lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barrengarry on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrengarry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dragneel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barrengarry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dragneel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barrengarrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barrengarry throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Barrengarry looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Barrengarry staying out of range there.
Barrengarry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barrengarry.
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Barrengarry.
Dragneel scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Logan Barrengarry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barrengarry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barrengarry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for Dragneel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dragneel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dragneel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barrengarry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dragneel's sensitive parts.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Barrengarry throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrengarry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range.
Barrengarry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barrengarry.
A low kick lands for Barrengarry.
Dragneel lands with a right hand.
Barrengarry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A left and a right from Dragneel both land. Nice combination.
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dragneel 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 Barrengarry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barrengarry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dragneel connects with a single shot there.
Dragneel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dragneel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel throws a series of punches but Barrengarry avoids them all with ease.
Dragneel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barrengarry tried to score with a low kick but Dragneel checks it.
Dragneel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barrengarry finds it's way round the side to connect with Dragneel's head.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Dragneel lands with a shot to the body.
Dragneel is looking to clinch but Barrengarry is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Barrengarry misses.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragneel with a nice calf kick.
Barrengarry blocks a head kick by Dragneel.
Barrengarry misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel tries to land a front kick but Barrengarry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Barrengarry misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dragneel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
A very excited looking Natsu Dragneel 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tali Ihantala (ranked 278 p4p, 300 weight class) and Pete Tyler (ranked 37 p4p, 41 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tali Ihantala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihantala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Ihantala lands a head kick. Tyler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tyler lands a slapping body shot.
Ihantala with a jab.
Ihantala takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Tali Ihantala has been cut.
Tyler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyler scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler throws a push kick but Ihantala slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Ihantala was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihantala throws a body kick that misses.
Tyler tries to work over Ihantala's front leg with a kick but Ihantala checks it.
Tyler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tyler throws the kick towards the body but Ihantala avoids it.
Ihantala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyler steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Ihantala is out on his feet! Tyler sets himself and nearly takes Ihantala's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pete Tyler!
Our winner, Pete Tyler, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Boy Walton (ranked 27 p4p, 83 weight class) and Adeboye Temidare (ranked 6 p4p, 15 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Boy Walton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Adeboye Temidare!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temidare scores with a hook to the body. Walton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temidare.
Walton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Temidare lands a big head kick that sends Walton tumbling to the mat! Temidare takes a step backwards and waves Walton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Walton is rocked!
It looks like John Boy Walton has been cut.
Walton throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Temidare was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Walton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walton is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Temidare doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Walton crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Walton's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adeboye Temidare!
Adeboye Temidare is the new heavyweight champion!
Adeboye Temidare was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated John Boy Walton had this to say: 'Mr Pickles, I’m sorry I let you down my friend.'.
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