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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micah Frank (ranked 1311 p4p, 1714 weight class) and Brusse Liee (ranked 169 p4p, 229 weight class). Liee has chosen Disturbed - Indestructible [Official Music Video] as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brusse Liee!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liee takes one to the side of the head.
Liee throws a hook but Frank avoids it easily.
Frank misses with a looping right.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liee's sensitive parts.
Liee moves out of range of the leg kick from Frank.
Liee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Frank thuds a left hand into Liee's body.
Frank misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank throws an off balance right hand
and Liee counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Frank off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Liee follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Frank was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brusse Liee!
Post fight, Brusse Liee took to the microphone: 'We are building a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude. We forge our tradition in the spirit of our ancestors. You have our gratitude.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Vera (ranked 1352 p4p, 1728 weight class) and Trage Tragedy (ranked 176 p4p, 232 weight class). Tragedy has chosen Bury Me In Southern Ground by Rebel Son as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trage Tragedy!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera throws a lazy right hand but Tragedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tragedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Vera is just out of range.
Tragedy misses with a left hand
and Vera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vera misses with a looping right.
Trage Tragedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tragedy backs up against the cage.
 It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Vera scores with a jab. Tragedy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tragedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vera.
Vera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vera cracks Tragedy with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera throws a body punch but Tragedy moves out of range.
Vera waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Tragedy. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Tragedy to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
 Tragedy is rocked!
Vera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tragedy is still in real trouble! Can Vera finish him?
Vera wanted to stand there but Tragedy had control of the position.
Tragedy seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vera ducks under a wild hook from Tragedy.
Vera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vera scores with a hook to the body. Tragedy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tragedy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tragedy misses.
Vera slips under a jab from Tragedy.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Tragedy pushes him off.
Tragedy walks into a stiff left hand from Vera.
Vera misses with a looping left.
Tragedy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tragedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vera is looking to counter punch.
Vera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tragedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vera throws a looping overhand right but Tragedy ducks down to avoid it.
Tragedy lands a jab to the head.
Vera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tragedy throws a leg kick which misses Vera's front leg but catches the back leg as Vera tries to avoid it.
Vera throws a series of punches but Tragedy moves out of range.
Vera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tragedy throws a front kick aimed at Vera's knee but Vera avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tragedy tries a low kick but Vera avoids it.
Vera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tragedy moves away.
Nice defenses there by Vera.
Tragedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tragedy.
Tragedy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tragedy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tragedy lands a nice shot that snaps Vera's head back.
Tragedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vera.
That has opened up Trage Tragedy's cut even more.
Tragedy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vera dips to his left and cracks Tragedy with an uppercut!
Vera scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Vera catches Tragedy right on the button with a cross.
Tragedy is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Tragedy.
Tragedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Vera finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tragedy.
Tragedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Tragedy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tragedy throws a low kick but Vera avoids it.
Vera checks a low kick from Tragedy.
Vera staying out of range there.
Tragedy throws a head kick that misses
and Vera counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Trage Tragedy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheers as Vera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tragedy doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Vera misses.
Vera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tragedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tragedy misses with a wild body shot.
Vera lands a slapping body shot.
Tragedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vera throws a left that rocks Tragedy and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vera dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Tragedy regain composure!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trage Tragedy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vera just misses with a punch to the body.
Tragedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vera.
Jab from Vera.
Vera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vera misses with a double jab.
As Vera backs off Tragedy throws a huge counter combo but Vera manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tragedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vera throws a hook but Tragedy blocks it.
Vera lands a left and a right that sends Tragedy crashing to the canvas! Vera dives into mount looking to finish!
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!
Tragedy is trying to stand up.
Vera controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tragedy can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tragedy tries to buck Vera off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera controlling from mount.
Vera won't let Tragedy get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Vera looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vera.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trage Tragedy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A cross from Tragedy lands.
Vera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tragedy.
A little feinted left hand from Vera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tragedy throws a leg kick
and Vera counters with a three punch combo that has Tragedy backing up. Tragedy nods at Vera to acknowledge the strikes.
Vera connects with a jab.
Trage Tragedy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A big left from Tragedy misses.
Vera misses with a hook
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vera scores with a three punch combo!
Tragedy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tragedy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vera avoids the head kick by Tragedy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tragedy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trage Tragedy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marco Vera!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bogo (ranked 608 p4p, 1009 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 48 p4p, 82 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 49 - 47 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman moves into the clinch.
Bogo pulls guard successfully.
Bogo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chugman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bogo looking for a guillotine here but Chugman defends easily.
Bogo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chugman controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chugman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chugman has managed to clinch.
Chugman gets underhooks to prevent Bogo's takedown attempt.
Bogo goes for a takedown attempt but Chugman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chugman avoids a kick to the body.
Chugman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chugman closes the distance and clinches.
Bogo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman tries to work over Bogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chugman prevents the takedown attempt.
Chugman controlling the action here for a moment.
Chugman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chugman misses with a body punch.
Bogo tries to score a body lock takedown but Chugman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chugman stalling the fight.
Chugman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chugman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bogo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bogo wants to pass the guard but Chugman is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chugman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bogo is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bogo manages to get himself to full guard.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Bogo keeps moving.
Chugman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chugman slips a jab and a cross from Bogo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chugman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bogo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bogo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chugman defends well and Bogo ends up having to push Chugman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chugman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chugman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogo's elbow.
Chugman jumps guard but Bogo stands there with Chugman around his waist. Chugman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bogo lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bogo walks away with a smile on his face. Chugman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bogo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bogo attempts a counter takedown but Chugman avoids it well and moves away.
Bogo just misses with a punch to the body.
Chugman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bogo defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Bogo.
Bogo misses with an uppercut. Chugman saw that one coming.
Chugman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bogo is defended easily by Chugman.
Bogo looks to throw a body kick
and Chugman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chugman.
Chugman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chugman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bogo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Chugman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chugman trying to control but Bogo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogo working for submissions but it's allowed Chugman to get to half guard.
Bogo wants to get back to full guard.
Chugman works his way into side control.
Chugman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bogo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chugman is continuing to stall.
Chugman working the strikes but Bogo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chugman is nestled in close to Bogo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chugman misses the shot to the body.
Bogo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chugman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bogo feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for Chugman with that takedown attempt.
Chugman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chugman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chugman blocks a head kick by Bogo.
Bogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chugman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bogo slips under a jab.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control.
Bogo is letting Chugman control him for a moment.
Bogo is not content to let Chugman control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bogo wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman working the ground and pound from side control.
Chugman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bogo!
Klaus Chugman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chugman tries to control but Bogo wriggling away.
Bogo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chugman controlling the pace for now.
Bogo is looking to improve his position but Chugman isn't that keen on the idea.
Chugman tries to control but Bogo wriggling away.
Chugman breaks from Bogo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Adam Bogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chugman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman looking to control but Bogo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chugman 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Alaska (ranked 1405 p4p, 1809 weight class) and Steel Adams (ranked 157 p4p, 192 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alaska might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Long December - Counting Crows. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Alaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steel Adams!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alaska misses with a body shot
and Alaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alaska stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for Adams.
Alaska is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Alaska into the cage.
Alaska jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adams walks away with a smile on his face. Alaska gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alaska swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Alaska drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adams slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Adams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alaska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaska lands a body shot.
Adams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alaska is looking to wear down Adams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alaska tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaska scores with a body shot.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Alaska throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams throws a body punch but Alaska moves out of range.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Alaska is out of range.
Alaska is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adams lands a jab-cross combination.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Adams misses with a hook
and Alaska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaska swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adams avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adams misses the jab.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Adams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adams tries to clinch but Alaska is having none of it.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Alaska misses with a body shot
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Alaska connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Alaska swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams ducks right into an uppercut from Alaska.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alaska fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adams on the side of the head.
Alaska lands a jab.
Adams throws a hook but Alaska avoids it easily.
Adams tries to clinch up but Alaska circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Alaska wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams throws a series of punches but Alaska moves out of range.
Adams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Adams instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaska jumps guard but Adams stands there with Alaska around his waist. Alaska gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaska lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alaska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Adams's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adams scores with a jab. Alaska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Adams.
 Alaska is rocked!
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alaska.
Alaska was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Alaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alaska is looking to counter punch.
Alaska seems to have got his legs back now.
Adams slips under a jab.
Alaska scores with a hook.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Alaska backs off Adams throws a huge counter combo but Alaska manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alaska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alaska avoids the body shot from Adams.
Alaska scores with a jab. Adams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steel Adams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice jab there from Adams.
Adams has Alaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Alaska taking a breather.
Alaska tries to stall but Adams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alaska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alaska managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Adams lands with a left to the head.
Adams is stalling here.
Adams blocks a body shot from Alaska.
Alaska has Adams pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Adams.
Alaska works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adams.
Alaska trying to stall but Adams improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.
Adams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adams.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alaska lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.
Alaska gets tackled into the cage by Adams. Adams maintains the clinch.
Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alaska backwards.
Alaska fails to pull guard.
Adams is struggling to control the position.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alaska up against the cage.
A short left from Adams.
Come on Adams - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams throws a hook but Alaska avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams throws a right and a left that Alaska avoids nicely.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Adams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alaska throws a good cross that connects.
Alaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
Adams throws the left hand but Alaska avoids the punch easily.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Alaska throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams tries to clinch there but Alaska circles away.
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Alaska in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adams.
Alaska effectively controlling the action here.
Adams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adams looking to slow down the pace here.
Adams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alaska or not.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams is struggling to control the position.
Steel Adams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alaska misses with a punch to the body.
Adams trying to control the position but instead, Alaska has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Adams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaska looking to slow down the pace here.
Alaska looking to stall.
Alaska is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
Alaska looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alaska takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Richie Alaska.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Alaska pushes him off.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
A shot to the liver by Alaska. Beautiful body shot.
Steel Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaska moves away.
Alaska takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Alaska slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steel Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Alaska takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Alaska needs to keep his hands up - Adams had a free shot at his head there.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Steel Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Adams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alaska misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Alaska misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alaska doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice combo by Adams! Oh, that's hurt him - Alaska falls to the canvas and Adams follows him into side control.
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!
Alaska tries to buck Adams off but Adams is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaska is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adams wants to stand but Alaska has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alaska sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alaska is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Alaska is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alaska is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alaska is pressing down on Adams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alaska keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alaska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alaska wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Alaska wants to control the position but Adams says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alaska tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alaska tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Adams is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alaska moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adams wants to control from the top but Alaska keeps moving.
Adams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alaska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adams has managed to get both his arms back between Alaska's legs - danger averted.
Adams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alaska has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams is looking to stand up but Alaska won't let him.
Alaska is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Richie Alaska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alaska throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steel Adams!
During a confident post fight interview, Steel Adams 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 Heung Min Choi (ranked 557 p4p, 1067 weight class) and Arturo Ellacuria (ranked 45 p4p, 87 weight class). Choi comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Bruiser. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ellacuria's choice of entrance music: The Boss- James Brown. Arturo Ellacuria struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Heung Min Choi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arturo Ellacuria's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heung Min Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Ellacuria!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi defending well as Ellacuria loads up on a big left hand.
Ellacuria 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.
Ellacuria cracks Choi with an open hand slap.
Choi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ellacuria.
Choi moves out of range as Ellacuria strikes.
Choi avoids the head kick by Ellacuria.
Choi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Choi.
Ellacuria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choi ducks under a wild hook from Ellacuria.
Choi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Choi throws a body shot but no joy.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choi throws a shot from downtown. Ellacuria moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellacuria takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ellacuria is rocked!
It looks like Arturo Ellacuria has been cut.
Ellacuria lands with a right hand.
Ellacuria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Choi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellacuria misses with a kick to the body.
Choi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ellacuria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Choi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ellacuria avoids it.
Choi takes one to the chin there.
Choi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Choi is looking to wear down Ellacuria with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Choi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellacuria was well out of range. Poor timing from Choi.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choi throws an off balance right hand
and Choi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choi misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Ellacuria's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ellacuria swings widly with a right hand
and Choi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ellacuria is still on wobbly legs! Can Choi finish him?
Ellacuria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ellacuria throws a one two combo.
Ellacuria is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ellacuria is just out of range.
Ellacuria seems to have recovered his senses.
Ellacuria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Choi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Choi slips a straight right by Ellacuria.
It looked like Choi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ellacuria swings widly with a right hand
and Choi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Choi misses with a body kick.
Choi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arturo Ellacuria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Choi counters with a quick kick to the body but Ellacuria blocks it.
Choi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ellacuria misses with a hook.
Ellacuria tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Choi is able to avoid easily.
Choi ducks under a wild hook from Ellacuria.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ellacuria throws a poor cross that misses
and Choi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ellacuria! Choi lets Ellacuria back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi is looking to chop away at Ellacuria's legs.
Ellacuria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Ellacuria misses
and Choi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Choi throws a body kick that misses.
Ellacuria glances at the clock... BAM! Choi nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Ellacuria crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Ellacuria is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heung Min Choi!
A very excited looking Heung Min Choi 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.
The defeated Arturo Ellacuria had this to say: 'Fuck it. I'm doing coke with Diego after this, win or lose, anyway.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 377 p4p, 756 weight class) and Yevgeny Ignatov (ranked 46 p4p, 95 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by КаÑпийÑкий Груз - Табор уходит в небо. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yevgeny Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Ignatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lang swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lang connects with a looping right hand.
Lang stuns Ignatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ignatov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ignatov misses with a low kick as Lang jumps back.
Crunch! Lang slams his shin into Ignatov's torso.
A low kick from Lang misses
and Ignatov counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lang takes a step back to recover.
Nice cross by Ignatov.
Lang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Ignatov throws a counter combo.
Ignatov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lang can pounce on him.
Ignatov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ignatov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang works the jab nicely.
Ignatov misses the jab.
Lang lands with a nice body punch.
Lang is looking to wear down Ignatov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Ignatov staying out of range there.
Lang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ignatov. Lang shrugs it off though.
Lang is looking to clinch.
Lang scores with a nice right hand.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Ignatov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lang looks to land a left hand but Ignatov moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov walks into a stiff left hand from Lang.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Ignatov tries a quick counter leg kick but Lang is wise to it.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lang with a body shot.
Lang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lang checks a low kick from Ignatov.
Lang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lang misses with a leg kick
and Ignatov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ignatov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lang thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lang blocks a head kick by Ignatov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Lang.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Ignatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ignatov counters with a straight right hand.
Lang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatov throws out the jab.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ignatov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ignatov looks for the body kick but Lang saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Ignatov.
Ignatov slips under a jab.
Ignatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ignatov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lang blocks it well.
Lang is looking to slow Ignatov down with leg kicks.
A solid body kick from Lang.
It looks like Lang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatov misses the shot to the body.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Lang throws a lazy head kick
and Ignatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang lands with an uppercut that bounces Ignatov off the cage and back into range.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Ignatov's head but Ignatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Ignatov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ignatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lang moves out of range as Ignatov throws a body kick.
Lang cracks Ignatov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ignatov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut.
Ignatov throws a jab when Lang was well out of range.
Lang clinches with his opponent.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Lang.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Lang digs a right hand into Ignatov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ignatov's gas tank.
Ignatov is breathing heavily.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov prevents a body shot from Lang.
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang lands with a right to the head.
Lang is working Ignatov over against the cage.
A short right from Lang.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands a shot to the body.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Clubber Lang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang taking a breather.
Ignatov tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
A short left from Lang.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lang is working Ignatov over against the cage.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Lang.
A right hand to the body from Lang.
Good body shot from Lang.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Ignatov avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Lang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang misses with a body punch.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatov prevents a body shot from Lang.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Lang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ignatov as the two fighters clinch.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Ignatov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ignatov can turn it around.
Ignatov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lang.
A hook to the body from Ignatov.
Lang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that second round.
That's time! Lang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lang moves into the clinch.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignatov can do to turn this around?
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lang.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov prevents a body shot from Lang.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov lands an uppercut.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Ignatov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lang.
Lang pushes Ignatov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatov drops his hands momentarily and Lang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to keep at a distance but Lang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
Ignatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lang.
Lang digs a right hand underneath Ignatov's ribcage. Ignatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Lang.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Lang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Ignatov takes a shot to the head.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Lang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang presses Ignatov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Lang.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lang lands a body shot.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Lang.
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lang lands a body shot.
Lang lands with a short shot to the head.
Lang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
A short uppercut from Lang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov prevents a body shot from Lang.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ignatov or not.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Ignatov's head.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
Lang tries a body shot but Ignatov blocks it.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ignatov or not.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Ignatov avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Lang cracks Ignatov with a nice body shot.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lang.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lang 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
An out of breath Clubber Lang 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Samson Buddha (ranked 648 p4p, 273 weight class) and Ezequiel Canizares (ranked 88 p4p, 36 weight class). Canizares has chosen El Loco as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Buddha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezequiel Canizares!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canizares stuffs the takedown attempt from Buddha. Buddha gets slowly back to his feet.
Buddha looks to land a combination but Canizares avoids it well.
Canizares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Canizares throws a sloppy head kick and Buddha moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buddha.
Canizares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buddha scores with a jab. Canizares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Canizares looks for the body kick but Buddha saw that one coming.
Canizares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buddha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Buddha throws a shot from downtown. Canizares moves away and avoids it.
Canizares checks the leg kick nicely there.
Buddha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Canizares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canizares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Buddha is out of range.
Canizares connects with a looping right hand.
Buddha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canizares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buddha can pounce on him.
Canizares slips a jab from Buddha.
Canizares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buddha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Canizares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Buddha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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.
Buddha is trying to control. Canizares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canizares is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Buddha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Canizares keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Canizares is trying to control but Buddha manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canizares is wriggling around trying to escape.
Canizares looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buddha tightening his grip on Canizares, looking for the choke.
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!
You can see the frustration on Canizares's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Buddha looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Canizares taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samson Buddha!
After winning the bout, Samson Buddha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Roy (ranked 653 p4p, 243 weight class) and Maximus Furioto (ranked 79 p4p, 27 weight class). Furioto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 韻è¸åˆçµ„åˆ - . Rob Roy had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Maximus Furioto enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rob Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy.
A swing and a miss from Furioto.
Roy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Furioto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roy.
A low kick from Roy misses
and Furioto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Furioto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Furioto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roy is fending him off so far but Furioto persists. Nope, Roy circles away and we're back to standing.
As Furioto backs away, Roy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Roy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roy is looking to slow Furioto down with leg kicks.
Furioto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roy.
Roy tries to land a leg kick but Furioto saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Furioto! But no joy.
Roy thuds his right hand into Furioto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roy thows a leg kick but Furioto checks it
and Furioto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Furioto.
I was talking to Roy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roy lands an uppercut.
Furioto is looking for a takedown.
Rob Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Furioto fails with the takedown
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furioto is rocked!
Furioto has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Roy throws an overhand right that lands on Furioto's shoulder, as Furioto tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furioto looking to score a takedown here. Roy is defending well but Furioto drives through and ends up in Roy's guard.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roy is keeping the position for now.
Furioto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Furioto has gone for a leg lock! Roy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Furioto's guard.
Roy tries to stand but Furioto is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roy wants to stand and escape but instead Furioto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Furioto has gone for a leg lock! Roy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Furioto's guard.
Roy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roy is looking to stand up but Furioto won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Roy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto'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.
Furioto shoots for a double leg takedown but Roy sprawls well. He's pushed Furioto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Furioto is defended easily by Roy.
Furioto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rob Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Roy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Roy.
Furioto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roy cracks Furioto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roy misses with a hook. Furioto ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy.
Furioto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roy is looking to counter punch.
Roy misses with an uppercut.
Furioto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furioto can do to turn this around?
Furioto shoots for a double leg takedown but Roy sprawls well. He's pushed Furioto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Roy misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy throws a leg kick which misses Furioto's front leg but catches the back leg as Furioto tries to avoid it.
Furioto slips under a jab.
Rob Roy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Furioto has his takedown stuffed
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Maximus Furioto's cut even more.
Roy looks to land a right hand but Furioto moved out of range.
Furioto feints a counter leg kick.
Furioto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roy defends well and Furioto ends up having to push Roy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto moves in looking to clinch but Roy pushes him off.
Furioto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Roy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Furioto throws a lazy uppercut
and Roy counters with an outside leg kick.
Roy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Furioto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roy!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy tries to stand but Furioto is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Roy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up with Roy, looking for a takedown. Furioto pushes Roy against the cage but Roy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roy looks to throw the jab but Furioto is out of range.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Roy sprawls well.
Roy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roy looks to land a right hand but Furioto moved out of range.
Furioto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up with Roy, looking for a takedown. Furioto pushes Roy against the cage but Roy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rob Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Roy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roy throwing a counter right hand but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Roy throws a leg kick but Furioto moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Roy sprawls well.
Furioto shoots in looking for a takedown. Roy tries to sprawl out of it but Furioto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Furioto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Roy shows good takedown defense.
Roy is looking to counter punch.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roy as he jumps to the side.
Roy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Roy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy missing with a left hand there. Furioto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Furioto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Roy. That one must have hurt.
Furioto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roy.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roy throwing a counter right hand but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Furioto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roy's waist but Roy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Furioto off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furioto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Furioto fails to land the takedown.
Roy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rob Roy is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Roy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Roy!
A victorious Rob Roy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Maximus Furioto stepped up to the mic, saying 'oohhh!nooooo!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Philip Marcus (ranked 90 p4p, 172 weight class) and Richard Cheese (ranked 6 p4p, 19 weight class). Cheese has chosen Rape Me as his entrance music. Philip Marcus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philip Marcus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus lands a right hook to the body.
Cheese with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcus throws a shot to the body.
Cheese shoots in and drives through. Marcus sprawls well.
Marcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheese was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcus.
Marcus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marcus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheese connects with a leg kick.
Cheese misses with a low kick as Marcus jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Marcus.
Cheese misses with an uppercut
letting Marcus counter with a right hand.
Marcus looks to land a left hand but Cheese moved out of range nicely.
Cheese lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cheese lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cheese is defended easily by Marcus.
Marcus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cheese throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marcus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cheese with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marcus counters with a flying knee that drops Cheese! Marcus dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus retains his featherweight title!
Philip Marcus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Barkley (ranked 58 p4p, 177 weight class) and Brock Dredd (ranked 9 p4p, 20 weight class). Dredd has chosen Wake up the Town as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Dredd misses the target.
Dredd gets a clinch.
A short left from Barkley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
I was talking to Barkley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dredd.
Dredd blocks a body shot from Barkley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dredd swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Dredd cracks Barkley with a nice body shot.
Dredd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dredds head.
Barkley lands a good knee to the midsection. Dredd won't want to take too many of those.
Barkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dredd scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Dredd misses with the head strike.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Dredd controls the action.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Dredd as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd is working Barkley over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dredd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Dredd lands a shot to the body.
Dredd working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkleys head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dredd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Dredd tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Dredd.
Dredd lands a shot to the body.
Dredd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dredd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dredd tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Dredd working aggressively here.
Dredd throws a head punch that misses.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dredd.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
Dredd blocking some punches.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barkley misses with a knee to the head.
Dredd trying to control the position but instead, Barkley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dredd into the cage.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Dredd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley working aggressively here.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Dredd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dredd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd lands a shot to the body.
Dredd lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dredd.
Dredd tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dredd misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Dredd's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Dredd.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Barkley will probably get the nod.
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.
Dredd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barkley in his tracks.
Dredd looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
A big right from Barkley misses.
Dredd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Barkley.
Barkley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dredd 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.
A lazy body kick from Dredd
and Barkley counters with a body kick.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd misses with a hook
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Dredd walks into a stiff left hand from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a body punch
letting Dredd counter with a right hand.
Barkley avoids the body shot from Dredd.
Barkley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dredd misses the target.
That kick from Dredd tenderised Barkley's leg. Barkley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dredd misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barkley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dredd throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dredd looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Dredd misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barkley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Dredd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dredd misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dredd darts in and clinches Barkley up against the cage.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Dredd controls the action.
Barkley digs a right hand into Dredd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dredd's gas tank.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dredd avoids it.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Nick Barkley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley pushes Dredd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dredd avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body.
Dredd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dredd with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd looks for the body kick but Barkley saw that one coming.
As Dredd backs away, Barkley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dredd throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Dredd lands with an uppercut that bounces Barkley off the cage and back into range.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Dredd's shoulder, as Dredd tries to avoid the shot.
Dredd lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Nick Barkley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Barkley slips a straight right by Dredd.
Barkley is looking for a counter combo.
Dredd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dredd.
Barkley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dredd circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Dredd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barkley misses with a leg kick
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barkley.
Barkley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd counters with a body kick.
Dredd throws a sloppy body shot
and Barkley counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Dredd misses.
Barkley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dredd misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley moves out of range as Dredd throws a body kick.
Dredd throws a leg kick but Barkley moved away.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dredd lands a glancing blow to the side of Barkley's head.
Dredd misses with a body shot.
It looked like Barkley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dredd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barkley - that will leave a mark!
Brock Dredd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Dredd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barkley slips a jab from Dredd.
Dredd throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley throws out a leg kick but Dredd moves out of range and Barkley only half commits.
Dredd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley defending well as Dredd loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dredd just manages to avoid it.
Dredd throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dredd throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dredd misses with a leg kick
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Dredd as he connects with a hook.
Dredd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dredd misses its intended target.
Dredd throws a leg kick which misses Barkley's front leg but catches the back leg as Barkley tries to avoid it.
Dredd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dredd.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Barkley misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley thumps Dredd with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Dredd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barkley 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Dredd!
During a confident post fight interview, Brock Dredd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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