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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Holmes (ranked 1066 p4p, 1105 weight class) and Teddy Dalrymple (ranked 148 p4p, 156 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teddy Dalrymple!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dalrymple drops Holmes with a beautiful combination! Holmes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dalrymple is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Michael Holmes has been cut.
Dalrymple throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dalrymple swinging wildly here.
It looked like Holmes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dalrymple throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holmes.
Dalrymple thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Holmes misses its target.
Holmes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes defending well as Dalrymple loads up on a big left hand.
Holmes is looking for a counter combo.
Dalrymple lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dalrymple throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Dalrymple throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holmes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Dalrymple misses its intended target.
Dalrymple misses with a lunging right hand
and Holmes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dalrymple throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes's shoulder, as Holmes tries to avoid the shot.
Dalrymple misses with a low kick as Holmes jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Holmes misses the target.
Dalrymple throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dalrymple manages to circle out of the way.
Dalrymple connects with an inside leg kick.
Teddy Dalrymple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Dalrymple tenderised Holmes's leg. Holmes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dalrymple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Dalrymple backs away, Holmes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dalrymple lands with a straight right. Holmes didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalrymple. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalrymple misses with a jab to the body
enabling Holmes to counter with a crisp jab.
Dalrymple misses with an uppercut
and Holmes counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalrymple misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
Holmes tried to counter with a leg kick but Dalrymple avoided it.
Dalrymple looks to throw the jab but Holmes is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Holmes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dalrymple fails to land with a series of punches.
Holmes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dalrymple throws a lazy body kick
and Holmes counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Teddy Dalrymple has been cut.
Holmes avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Dalrymple dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dalrymple throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dalrymple throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dalrymple throws out a loose jab but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Dalrymple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dalrymple throws a hook to the side of Holmes's head but Holmes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalrymple bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holmes's head backwards.
Holmes moves out of range of the leg kick from Dalrymple.
Holmes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holmes moves away from the strike by Dalrymple.
Dalrymple misses with a body kick.
Holmes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dalrymple tries to bum rush Holmes with a series of wild strikes but Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holmes ducks right into an uppercut from Dalrymple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalrymple connects with a crisp jab.
Dalrymple has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalrymple looks to land a right hand but Holmes moved out of range.
Holmes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dalrymple finds it's way round the side to connect with Holmes's head.
Dalrymple throws out a loose jab but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalrymple misses with a low kick as Holmes jumps back.
Holmes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes avoids a kick to the body.
Holmes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dalrymple.
Dalrymple misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holmes moves away from the strike by Dalrymple.
Holmes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dalrymple throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalrymple misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalrymple feints and then cracks Holmes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holmes down.
Dalrymple scores with a jab to the head.
Dalrymple misses with a hook.
Holmes slips a straight right by Dalrymple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalrymple throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Dalrymple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dalrymple throws a sloppy body shot
and Holmes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dalrymple lands a left and a right that send Holmes crashing to the mat, dazed. Dalrymple thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Holmes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dalrymple misses with a right hand
and Holmes counters with a crisp one two that drops Dalrymple! Holmes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dalrymple to his feet! Dalrymple is in big trouble!
 Dalrymple is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalrymple is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 Holmes is rocked!
Dalrymple tries to clinch
and Dalrymple takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalrymple is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Dalrymple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalrymple.
As Dalrymple looks to move away, Holmes throws a big counter combo but Dalrymple just gets out of the way.
Dalrymple seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalrymple throws a shot from downtown. Holmes moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Holmes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dalrymple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Holmes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Teddy Dalrymple seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dalrymple thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holmes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Holmes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Dalrymple, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michael Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalrymple ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes moves away.
Holmes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holmes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Dalrymple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dalrymple cracks Holmes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dalrymple has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Holmes to stand back up!
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalrymple throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dalrymple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dalrymple to score with a decent uppercut.
Dalrymple throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dalrymple throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holmes counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dalrymple! Holmes lets Dalrymple back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Dalrymple throws a poor cross that misses
and Holmes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes lands a body shot.
Dalrymple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holmes is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes throws a big right hand that misses.
Dalrymple working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmes.
Dalrymple is trying to keep Holmes in close.
Dalrymple seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalrymple is retaining full guard.
Holmes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dalrymple looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalrymple, not yet.
Teddy Dalrymple is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holmes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Dalrymple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dalrymple 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Dalrymple!
Teddy Dalrymple managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kemar Powell (ranked 1340 p4p, 1473 weight class) and Stephen Dyer (ranked 197 p4p, 213 weight class). Powell comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Baby & Lil Durk - Hats Off. This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kemar Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stephen Dyer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell throws a big shot that misses.
Dyer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Powell clinches up against the cage.
Powell working aggressively here.
Powell working aggressively here.
Dyer misses with a body punch.
Powell working aggressively here.
Dyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Dyer misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Powell lands a body shot.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dyer.
Powell misses with some punches.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dyer.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Dyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyer tries to stall but Powell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer.
Dyer misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer.
Dyer blocks a body shot from Powell.
Dyer blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dyer has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Powell working aggressively here.
Dyer pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell working aggressively here.
Dyer blocking some punches.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
Dyer misses with the head strike.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Powell.
Powell blocks a body shot from Dyer.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Powell gets through Dyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dyer has had enough of the clinch but Powell keeps him there for the moment.
Powell lands an uppercut.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Powell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dyer lands with a short shot to the head.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell gets through Dyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Powell gets through Dyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Dyer blocking some punches.
Dyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Dyer breaks from the clinch.
Powell instigates a clinch.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Dyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell throws a body punch but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Powell.
Powell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell throws a shot from downtown. Dyer moves away and avoids it.
Powell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dyer.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Dyer misses.
Dyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powell.
Dyer lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyer looks to land a body kick but Powell moved away.
Powell cracks Dyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dyer avoids the body shot from Powell.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Powell drives through and clinches with Dyer against the cage.
Dyer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Powell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dyer can turn it around.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dyer misses with some punches.
Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Dyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dyer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemar Powell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dyer gets a clinch.
Powell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer works on Powell's body with a couple of short punches.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Dyer trying to stall but Powell improves his position.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dyer.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dyer can do to turn this around?
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell misses with some punches.
Dyer tries to break the clinch but Powell is controlling the position.
Dyer misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Dyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Powell.
Powell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dyer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dyer tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Powell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dyers head.
Dyer blocking some punches.
Powell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Powell misses with some punches.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
Dyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dyer lands a left hand.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Dyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Dyer.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Dyer misses with a body punch.
Powell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dyer's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Powell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Powell.
Powell blocking some punches.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dyer.
Dyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyer can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Dyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Dyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dyer throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Powell moves into the clinch.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell tries a body shot but Dyer blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer lands a nice uppercut.
Dyer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Powell is keeping busy.
Dyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell prevents a body shot from Dyer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Powell working aggressively here.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer working aggressively here.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Dyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Dyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Dyer.
A short right from Dyer on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
Dyer misses with a punch to the body.
Powell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dyer blocks it with crossed arms.
Dyer takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell.
Dyer manages to break the clinch.
Powell throws the left hand but Dyer avoids the punch easily.
Dyer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dyer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Powell swings for the body but Dyer moves out of range.
Powell throws a right hand that misses
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Dyer saw that one coming.
Powell tries to clinch but Dyer moves out of range.
Powell throws a lazy uppercut
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dyer slips a straight right by Powell.
Dyer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Dyer slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemar Powell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Powell misses with a looping right.
Dyer slips a jab from Powell.
Powell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Powell swings for the body but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dyer takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Powell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Dyer throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Powell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dyer.
Powell darts in trying to clinch
and Dyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer slips a jab from Powell.
Dyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powell misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dyer to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dyer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer throws a hook but Powell blocks it.
Dyer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Powell throws a jab when Dyer was well out of range.
Dyer is looking for the big counter here.
Powell scores with the left hand. Dyer knows he should have avoided that one.
Dyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Dyer.
Powell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Powell slips a jab from Dyer.
Powell is looking to counter punch.
Powell slips a jab and a cross from Dyer.
Dyer throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell takes a swing at Dyer's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Powell finds it's target.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Dyer counters with a straight right hand.
Dyer connects with a crisp jab.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Powell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Powell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Powell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Powell cracks Dyer with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Stephen Dyer has been cut.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dyer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Powell drives through and clinches with Dyer against the cage.
Dyer blocks an uppercut.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell lands an uppercut.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell misses with some punches.
Dyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dyer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
A jab from Powell finds it's way through Dyer's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dyer is rocked!
Dyer slips a jab from Powell.
Dyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
Powell throws a combination that misses
and Dyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Powell misses with a body shot
and Dyer counters with a straight right hand.
Powell is looking to clinch but Dyer is avoiding it.
Dyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powell tries to clinch up but Dyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Dyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powell misses with a lunging right hand
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dyer throws a hook to the side of Powell's head but Powell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dyer ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Powell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dyer.
Powell staying out of range there.
Dyer lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Powell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyer throws a good cross that connects.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Dyer ducks down to avoid it.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Dyer saw that one coming.
Powell thuds a left hand into Dyer's body.
A shot to the liver by Dyer. Beautiful body shot.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Dyer slips under a jab from Powell.
Dyer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stephen Dyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dyer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Powell throws a sloppy body shot
and Dyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dyer moves out of range as Powell strikes.
Dyer misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kemar Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyer.
Dyer lands with a nice body punch.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Dyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Powell 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemar Powell!
Kemar Powell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pultti Pyssy (ranked 1348 p4p, 1005 weight class) and Dionizy Kruczek (ranked 137 p4p, 102 weight class). Kruczek is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Born To Raise Hell. Pultti Pyssy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dionizy Kruczek's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pultti Pyssy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dionizy Kruczek!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruczek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruczek tries to clinch up but Pyssy circles away and keeps his distance.
Pyssy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pyssy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyssy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruczek throws a leg kick but Pyssy moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pyssy.
Pyssy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruczek.
Kruczek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruczek wants to clinch up but Pyssy keeps it at a distance.
Pyssy checks a leg kick nicely.
Pyssy misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek misses with a hook.
It looked like Pyssy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pyssy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kruczek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruczek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pyssy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruczek lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruczek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruczek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kruczek scores with a takedown into Pyssy's guard.
Kruczek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pyssy trying to control the position.
Pyssy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruczek defends it easily.
Kruczek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kruczek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Kruczek might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruczek defends it easily.
Kruczek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pyssy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pyssy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kruczek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pyssy dips to his left and cracks Kruczek with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy throws a hook but Kruczek avoids it easily.
Kruczek slips a straight right by Pyssy.
Kruczek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruczek misses with a low kick.
Kruczek connects with a right hand. Pyssy shakes it off.
Pyssy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruczek was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyssy.
And Kruczek tries to counter it with a takedown but Pyssy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pyssy clobbers Kruczek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruczek connects with a body shot that sends Pyssy's belly button to the back.
Kruczek is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kruczek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pyssy throwing a counter right hand but Kruczek manages to avoid it.
Kruczek shoots in looking for a takedown. Pyssy tries to sprawl out of it but Kruczek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pyssy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dionizy Kruczek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruczek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pyssy throws out the jab.
Kruczek drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pyssy defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy throws a hook to the side of Kruczek's head but Kruczek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruczek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pyssy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruczek.
Kruczek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kruczek walks into a straight right hand from Pyssy.
Kruczek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pyssy scores with a body shot.
Pyssy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruczek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Pyssy blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Pyssy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruczek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pyssy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruczek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruczek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pyssy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruczek misses with an uppercut.
Kruczek throws a series of punches but Pyssy avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dionizy Kruczek 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.
Kruczek misses with a wild body shot.
Pyssy moves out of range of the strikes.
Pyssy throws a leg kick but Kruczek moved away.
Kruczek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pyssy.
A slow jab from Kruczek misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Pyssy - just one landing.
Pyssy connects with a body shot.
Kruczek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pyssy just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pyssy misses with a looping right.
Kruczek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruczek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pyssy was covering up waiting for the punch and Kruczek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kruczek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pyssy pushes a forearm under Kruczek's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kruczek is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pultti Pyssy!
Pultti Pyssy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimche Rajcevski (ranked 2106 p4p, 1285 weight class) and Silvio Van De Leide (ranked 286 p4p, 185 weight class). Van De Leide comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sandstorm - Darude kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimche Rajcevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Silvio Van De Leide!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Leide throws a head kick but Rajcevski moves out of range.
No luck for Rajcevski with that takedown attempt.
Van De Leide pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van De Leide 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.
Rajcevski wants to clinch.
Rajcevski is looking to clinch.
Rajcevski is looking to clinch but Van De Leide is avoiding it.
Van De Leide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rajcevski doesn't manage to clinch there - Van De Leide circles away.
It seemed like Van De Leide was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van De Leide slaps away a takedown attempt from Rajcevski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Van De Leide throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rajcevski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rajcevski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van De Leide is fending him off so far but Rajcevski persists. Nope, Van De Leide circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimche Rajcevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rajcevski shoots in and bounces Van De Leide off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van De Leide keeping full guard, as Rajcevski tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajcevski passes Van De Leide's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Van De Leide is defending against the submission attempts here by Rajcevski.
Rajcevski wants to take a breather but Van De Leide is having none of it.
Rajcevski looking for a submission but Van De Leide manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Rajcevski won't allow Van De Leide to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van De Leide is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Leide sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van De Leide postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rajcevski holds on and takes a little breather.
Van De Leide postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Van De Leide decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rajcevski, up you get!
Van De Leide is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rajcevski.
Rajcevski wants to clinch up but Van De Leide keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Van De Leide.
Rajcevski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rajcevski showed some decent athleticism there.
Rajcevski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajcevski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rajcevski is working for a submission of some sort.
Van De Leide is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rajcevski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van De Leide defends it well.
Rajcevski seems to be working for a kimura but Van De Leide defends the submission attempt.
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.
Van De Leide is staying active underneath Rajcevski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rajcevski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van De Leide is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rajcevski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van De Leide defends it well.
Rajcevski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van De Leide does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Van De Leide dominated that round.
That's time! Rajcevski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rajcevski blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rajcevski or perhaps it was just good defense by Van De Leide, which made it look bad.
Jab, jab by Van De Leide - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van De Leide. Rajcevski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rajcevski darts in looking for a takedown but Van De Leide gets double underhooks and turns Rajcevski into the cage.
Rajcevski wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimche Rajcevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van De Leide tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rajcevski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van De Leide lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rajcevski is trying to pull guard but Van De Leide turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van De Leide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van De Leide gets through Rajcevski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide misses with the head strike.
Van De Leide works on Rajcevski's body with a couple of short punches.
Van De Leide trying to land knees to the body.
Van De Leide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van De Leide tries a head kick but it misses.
Van De Leide throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Leide takes a swing at Rajcevski's ribcage but misses.
Van De Leide misses with a straight right.
Van De Leide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rajcevski tries to counter with a takedown but Van De Leide is quick to defend against it.
Rajcevski blocks a head kick by Van De Leide.
Van De Leide slaps away a takedown attempt from Rajcevski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rajcevski goes for a double leg but Van De Leide avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van De Leide continues to drive forward.
Van De Leide creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rajcevski's defenses.
Van De Leide throws a head punch that misses.
Van De Leide tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van De Leide.
Van De Leide using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van De Leide has a couple of punches blocked by Rajcevski.
Van De Leide scores with a knee to the head.
Van De Leide using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rajcevski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van De Leide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rajcevski is looking to clinch but Van De Leide is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Leide misses with a wild body shot.
Rajcevski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rajcevski shoots in looking for a takedown but Van De Leide manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rajcevski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van De Leide throws a wild body kick that Rajcevski sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van De Leide throws a series of punches but Rajcevski moves out of range.
Rajcevski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van De Leide swings widly with a right hand
and Rajcevski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van De Leide!
Van De Leide throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Van De Leide throws a head kick that misses.
Rajcevski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rajcevski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van De Leide, who protects the arm well.
Van De Leide wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Van De Leide manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rajcevski's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Leide is looking to control Rajcevski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van De Leide avoid being mounted?
Van De Leide tries to get to full guard but Rajcevski has control of the leg.
Van De Leide trying to control here.
Van De Leide desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rajcevski looking for a submission but Van De Leide manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Van De Leide is trying to keep Rajcevski in close.
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.
Rajcevski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van De Leide is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rajcevski, into his guard.
Rajcevski keeping moving, preventing Van De Leide from controlling successfully.
Van De Leide throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rajcevski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van De Leide stands and throws Rajcevski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rajcevski can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Van De Leide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rajcevski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rajcevski shoots in for a double leg but Van De Leide sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Van De Leide.
Rajcevski takes one on the button.
Rajcevski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van De Leide now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Rajcevski.
Van De Leide working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rajcevski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van De Leide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rajcevski darts in trying to clinch
and Van De Leide counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajcevski lunges at Van De Leide with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van De Leide's hand.
Van De Leide misses with an uppercut. Rajcevski saw that one coming.
Rajcevski avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajcevski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van De Leide defends well and Rajcevski ends up having to push Van De Leide into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimche Rajcevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van De Leide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Van De Leide misses.
Rajcevski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rajcevski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van De Leide as he avoids it easily.
Van De Leide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rajcevski moves away.
Rajcevski tries to counter with a takedown but Van De Leide is quick to defend against it.
Van De Leide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rajcevski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van De Leide sprawls and moves away.
Rajcevski with a poor takedown
and Van De Leide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rajcevski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van De Leide.
Nice takedown defense from Van De Leide. No joy for Rajcevski on that attempt.
Van De Leide lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rajcevski looks for a takedown but Van De Leide sprawls well.
Rajcevski walks into a stiff left hand from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van De Leide scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajcevski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van De Leide.
A slow jab from Van De Leide misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van De Leide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rajcevski avoids the head kick by Van De Leide.
Van De Leide leaves Rajcevski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van De Leide misses with a straight left.
Rajcevski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van De Leide's waist but Van De Leide gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rajcevski off to one side.
Van De Leide throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rajcevski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rajcevski.
Van De Leide throws a head kick that misses.
Rajcevski tries to close the distance and clinch but Van De Leide swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van De Leide misses with a left hand
and Rajcevski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Van De Leide as Rajcevski shoots in.
Silvio Van De Leide is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rajcevski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van De Leide stuns Rajcevski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rajcevski avoids the head kick by Van De Leide.
It looked like Rajcevski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van De Leide will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Rajcevski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dimche Rajcevski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silvio Van De Leide is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A cross from Van De Leide lands.
Van De Leide misses with a wild body shot.
Rajcevski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van De Leide sprawls well initially but Rajcevski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Van De Leide has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rajcevski is on him like a limpet, forcing Van De Leide back against the cage.
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!
Rajcevski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van De Leide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajcevski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van De Leide tries to avoid it but Rajcevski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van De Leide to the ground. Van De Leide escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van De Leide misses with a head kick.
Rajcevski slips a jab from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide throws a series of punches but Rajcevski moves out of range.
Rajcevski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van De Leide connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rajcevski shoots in but Van De Leide avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rajcevski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van De Leide tries a head kick but it misses.
Van De Leide throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Van De Leide comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van De Leide 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Van De Leide!
A victorious Silvio Van De Leide thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djordje Stankovic (ranked 1598 p4p, 1057 weight class) and Jari Lehtola (ranked 232 p4p, 146 weight class). Stankovic comes to the cage accompanied by Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - rockstar. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djordje Stankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jari Lehtola!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankovic lands a slapping body shot.
Lehtola tries to clinch there but Stankovic circles away.
Lehtola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lehtola throws a lazy uppercut
and Stankovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lehtola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stankovic throws a hook but Lehtola avoids it easily.
Lehtola sizes up Stankovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Lehtola misses its intended target.
Lehtola scores with a jab to the head.
Lehtola lands a nice hook to Stankovic's body. Stankovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stankovic. Lehtola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stankovic needs to keep his hands up - Lehtola had a free shot at his head there.
Lehtola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stankovic.
Lehtola clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtola struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Lehtola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lehtola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stankovic has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtola.
Stankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Lehtola.
Stankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
Lehtola throws a punch but it's blocked by Stankovic.
Lehtola struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Lehtola tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Lehtola back against the cage.
Stankovic tries to throw a body punch but Lehtola avoids it by throwing Stankovic back against the cage.
Lehtola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehtola can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Lehtola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards.
A short right from Stankovic on the inside.
Stankovic blocks an uppercut.
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Lehtola.
Lehtola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stankovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stankovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stankovic lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stankovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Stankovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lehtola.
Stankovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Lehtola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Lehtola misses its intended target.
Stankovic lands a right hook to the body.
Stankovic swinging wildly here.
Lehtola jabs at Stankovic's body.
A low kick lands for Lehtola.
Lehtola lands a body shot.
Stankovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lehtola takes a swing at Stankovic's ribcage but misses.
Stankovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lehtola moves into the clinch.
Stankovic lands a right hand.
Stankovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stankovic is looking to wear down Lehtola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stankovic looks to land a right hand but Lehtola moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehtola dips to his left and cracks Stankovic with an uppercut!
A jab from Stankovic does it's job there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stankovic, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lehtola, as that shot connected.
Lehtola keeps Stankovic at a distance using the push kick.
Lehtola throws a body punch but Stankovic moves out of range.
Lehtola tries to clinch there but Stankovic circles away.
Stankovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lehtola throws out the jab.
Lehtola cracks Stankovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Lehtola finds it's way through Stankovic's defenses.
Lehtola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lehtola moves out of range as Stankovic strikes.
We've been told by Stankovic's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Stankovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stankovic throwing a counter right hand but Lehtola manages to avoid it.
Stankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehtola manages to avoid it.
Lehtola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lehtola throws a head kick but Stankovic moves out of range.
Stankovic throws out a loose jab but Lehtola uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic lands a nice shot that snaps Lehtola's head back.
A big right from Stankovic misses.
Lehtola pushes Stankovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Stankovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Stankovic.
Stankovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stankovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lehtola circles away quickly and effectively.
Stankovic lands with a good body shot.
Stankovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lehtola under the eye.
Stankovic misses with the combination.
Stankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Lehtola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stankovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lehtola under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehtola lands a body shot.
Lehtola lands a nice shot to the body.
Stankovic misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Stankovic misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jari Lehtola will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stankovic misses with a double jab.
Stankovic swings for the body but Lehtola moves out of range.
Stankovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehtola closes the distance and clinches.
Stankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehtola misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehtola misses with a body punch.
Stankovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
Lehtola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lehtola takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Lehtola.
Stankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stankovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stankovic misses with a punch to the body.
Lehtola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehtola lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehtola misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stankovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lehtola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lehtola lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehtola.
Lehtola tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stankovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lehtola gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stankovic.
Lehtola throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehtola.
A shot to the body from Stankovic misses
and Lehtola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stankovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehtola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lehtola throws a lazy right hand but Stankovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lehtola goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stankovic scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehtola is looking to clinch but Stankovic is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lehtola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stankovic misses the jab.
Lehtola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lehtola slips under a jab.
Lehtola lands with a right hand.
Lehtola swings for the body but Stankovic moves out of range.
Stankovic misses with a wild body shot.
Stankovic misses with a hook. Lehtola ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Stankovic coming out on top.
Lehtola moves out of range as Stankovic strikes.
Lehtola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stankovic takes a swing at Lehtola's ribcage but misses.
Stankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Lehtola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lehtola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehtola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehtola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lehtola.
Stankovic misses the shot to the body.
Stankovic tries to keep at a distance but Lehtola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lehtola misses with some punches.
Lehtola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtola fails to land.
Lehtola working aggressively here.
Stankovic breaks from the clinch.
Stankovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stankovic misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Stankovic misses the target.
A jab from Lehtola does it's job there.
Lehtola connects with a body shot.
Lehtola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lehtola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stankovic.
Lehtola misses with a straight right.
Stankovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stankovic moves out of range as Lehtola throws a body kick.
Stankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehtola is just out of range.
Stankovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stankovic swinging wildly here.
Lehtola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lehtola staying out of range there.
Lehtola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lehtola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stankovic misses the shot to the body.
Lehtola misses with a looping left.
Lehtola throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stankovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stankovic throws a nice looking combination but Lehtola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Lehtola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stankovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A jab from Lehtola finds it's way through Stankovic's defenses.
Stankovic tests Lehtola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jari Lehtola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stankovic throws a shot from downtown. Lehtola moves away and avoids it.
Stankovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lehtola to score with a decent uppercut.
Lehtola scores with a head kick.
Stankovic takes a swing at Lehtola's ribcage but misses.
Lehtola misses with a looping left.
Lehtola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stankovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lehtola dodges the punch combination from Stankovic.
Lehtola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lehtola misses with a looping left.
Lehtola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Lehtola misses.
It looked like Stankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lehtola.
A counter left hand to the body from Stankovic misses its target.
Lehtola scores with a push kick.
Stankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stankovic walks into a jab.
Stankovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stankovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehtola.
Stankovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Lehtola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stankovic scores with a punch to the head.
Lehtola ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.
Lehtola slips a jab from Stankovic.
Stankovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lehtola moves in looking to clinch but Stankovic pushes him off.
Lehtola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a hook. Lehtola ducked under it nicely.
Lehtola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lehtola looks to land a right hand but Stankovic moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic looks to land a combination but Lehtola avoids it well.
Lehtola thows a leg kick but Stankovic checks it
and Stankovic counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stankovic misses with a straight right.
Lehtola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stankovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehtola.
A counter left hand to the body from Stankovic misses its target.
Lehtola looks to score with a jab to the body but Stankovic is just out of range.
Lehtola lands an overhand right.
Stankovic walks into a left hand.
A jab from Lehtola misses.
Stankovic blocks a head kick by Lehtola.
Stankovic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lehtola.
Stankovic throws a right and a left that Lehtola avoids nicely.
Stankovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stankovic blocks a head kick by Lehtola.
Stankovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stankovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Stankovic misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehtola looks to land a right hand but Stankovic moved out of range.
Lehtola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stankovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lehtola swinging wildly here.
Lehtola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stankovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lehtola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stankovic.
Stankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehtola is just out of range.
Jari Lehtola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lehtola walks into a straight right hand from Stankovic.
Lehtola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stankovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Lehtola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stankovic throws out a loose jab but Lehtola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stankovic cracks Lehtola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stankovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Stankovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lehtola tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Stankovic.
Stankovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lehtola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lehtola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Djordje Stankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stankovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehtola.
Stankovic connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Stankovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehtola just misses with a punch to the body.
Lehtola misses with a hook. Stankovic ducked under it nicely.
Stankovic misses with an uppercut.
Lehtola slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jari Lehtola.
Well Lehtola 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Djordje Stankovic!
A very excited looking Djordje Stankovic rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boryslav Margera (ranked 1289 p4p, 1034 weight class) and Godfrey Lacroix (ranked 130 p4p, 107 weight class). Margera comes to the cage accompanied by Daniel Lioneye - The King of Rock 'n' Roll. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boryslav Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Godfrey Lacroix!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacroix staying out of range there.
Margera misses with a jab to the body
and Margera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Boryslav Margera has been cut.
Margera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lacroix throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lacroix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Margera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Margera misses with an uppercut.
Lacroix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lacroix misses with a straight left.
Margera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacroix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Margera gets a clinch.
Lacroix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Lacroix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Margera at a distance.
Lacroix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Margera throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera lands a slapping body shot.
Lacroix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Margera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lacroix scrambles back to his feet.
Margera misses the jab.
Lacroix throws out a counter right but Margera avoids it with no problem.
Lacroix missing with a left hand there. Margera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by Margera.
Lacroix misses with the body kick
and Lacroix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacroix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Margera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacroix throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lacroix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Margera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Margera scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacroix misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Margera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacroix moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lacroix misses with a right hand
and Margera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lacroix throws the kick towards the body but Margera avoids it.
Boryslav Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Margera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lacroix. Lacroix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Margera clinches up against the cage.
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lacroix blocks it with crossed arms.
Lacroix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Margera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Still in the clinch, Margera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Margera tries a knee to the head but Lacroix blocks it.
Margera is working Lacroix over against the cage.
Margera lands a nice knee to the body.
Margera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacroix is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lacroix is trying to break free.
Lacroix cracks Margera with a nice body shot.
Margera working Lacroix over with knees to the body.
Lacroix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Margera prevents Lacroix from breaking the clinch.
Lacroix can't break the clinch.
Margera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacroix wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lacroix takes a shot to the head.
Margera prevents Lacroix from breaking the clinch.
Margera is leaning against Lacroix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Margera misses with a knee to the head.
Lacroix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Margera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacroix backwards.
Margera missing with knees to the body.
Margera misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix is looking to break free of the clinch but Margera has double underhooks.
Margera tries to throw a body punch but Lacroix avoids it by throwing Margera back against the cage.
Lacroix tries to stall but Margera uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Margera.
Margera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lacroix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Margera tries a body shot but Lacroix blocks it.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but Lacroix blocks with his arms.
Lacroix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Margera.
Lacroix managing to block the knees to the body from Margera.
Lacroix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Margera throws a nice looking combination but Lacroix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacroix misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
Lacroix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Margera avoids the body shot from Lacroix.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryslav Margera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boryslav Margera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margera. Lacroix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Margera wants to clinch
and Lacroix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Margera checks the leg kick.
Lacroix tries to work over Margera's front leg with a kick but Margera checks it.
Margera closes the distance and pushes Lacroix back into the cage.
Margera works on Lacroix's body with a couple of short punches.
Lacroix manages to break the clinch.
Lacroix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Margera with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacroix misses with a looping right.
Margera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lacroix manages to circle out of the way.
Margera blocks the body kick.
Margera misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Margera duly obliges.
Margera jabs at Lacroix's body.
Margera tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Lacroix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Margera throws a shot from downtown. Lacroix moves away and avoids it.
Lacroix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Margera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacroix.
Lacroix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lacroix throws out a loose jab but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margera throws a good cross that connects.
Margera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body punch from Margera.
Lacroix ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Margera connects with a body shot that sends Lacroix's belly button to the back.
Boryslav Margera is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Margera throws a hook to the side of Lacroix's head but Lacroix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacroix throws out a counter right but Margera avoids it with no problem.
Margera is looking to clinch but Lacroix is avoiding it.
Margera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Margera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lacroix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lacroix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Margera is rocked!
Lacroix avoids the body shot from Margera.
Oh Margera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Margera moves into range and clinches up with Lacroix.
Knees to the body from Margera.
Margera seems to have got his legs back now.
Margera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Margera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacroix wants to get back to striking at distance but Margera won't allow it.
Lacroix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Margera thuds a left hand into Lacroix's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Margera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Margera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Margera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lacroix tries to land a front kick but Margera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Margera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lacroix can do to turn this around?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Margera.
Lacroix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Margera tries to throw a body punch but Lacroix avoids it by throwing Margera back against the cage.
Margera tries to throw a body punch but Lacroix avoids it by throwing Margera back against the cage.
Margera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Margera tries a knee to the head but Lacroix blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacroix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lacroix.
Margera blocks a body shot from Lacroix.
Lacroix is trying to break the clinch but Margera has him pressed against the cage.
Margera keeps control of Lacroix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Margera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Margera misses with a knee strike.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but Lacroix blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Margera.
Lacroix is trying to break the clinch but Margera has him pressed against the cage.
Margera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lacroixs head.
Margera scores with a knee to the head.
Lacroix misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Lacroix's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lacroix breaks the clinch.
Margera throws a good cross that connects.
Margera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacroix let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryslav Margera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boryslav Margera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lacroix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Margera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Margera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lacroix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Margera. That snapped Lacroix's head back.
Lacroix gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Margera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Margera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacroix walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera tries to move into range but Lacroix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Margera connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Margera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Margera.
Margera lands a nice hook to Lacroix's body. Lacroix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Margera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Margera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Margera misses with a straight left.
A jab from Lacroix misses.
Lacroix misses with a looping left.
Margera misses with a hook
and Lacroix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boryslav Margera's cut is getting worse.
Margera closes the distance and clinches.
Margera lands a knee to the body.
Margera misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacroix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacroix is trying to break the clinch but Margera has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix tries to break free but Margera pushes him back against the cage.
Lacroix breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
Margera throws the left hand but Lacroix avoids the punch easily.
Margera tries to clinch
and Lacroix counters with a body kick that stops Margera in his tracks momentarily.
Lacroix stuns Margera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Margera misses
and Lacroix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Margera connects with a right hand. Lacroix shakes it off.
Good shot there by Margera.
Lacroix throws the kick towards the body but Margera avoids it.
Lacroix throws a leg kick but Margera checks it.
Godfrey Lacroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Margera misses with the combination.
Lacroix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Margera looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacroix is just out of range.
Lacroix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lacroix ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Margera lands a nice hook to Lacroix's body. Lacroix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Margera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Margera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Margera misses with a few strikes there.
Lacroix throws out a counter right but Margera avoids it with no problem.
Lacroix throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Lacroix thuds his right hand into Margera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lacroix throws a lazy right hand but Margera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Margera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Margera duly obliges.
Margera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacroix on the side of the head.
Boryslav Margera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch lands to the side of Lacroix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lacroix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Margera moves away.
A jab from Margera does it's job there.
Lacroix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lacroix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Margera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boryslav Margera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Margera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boryslav Margera!
A very excited looking Boryslav Margera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montrese Andersson (ranked 982 p4p, 1373 weight class) and Bambang Pamungkas (ranked 98 p4p, 140 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Andersson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wax -- Who Is Next. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Montrese Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bambang Pamungkas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Pamungkas.
Andersson is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Andersson misses.
Andersson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Andersson lands in his opponent's guard.
Pamungkas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Andersson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pamungkas gets through Andersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pamungkas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andersson 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pamungkas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pamungkas can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
Andersson looking for a takedown.
Andersson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pamungkas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pamungkas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Andersson finds it's way through Pamungkas's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pamungkas misses with a body punch
and Andersson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pamungkas throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pamungkas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pamungkas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andersson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Pamungkas shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montrese Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pamungkas's guard.
Pamungkas wants to get back to his feet but Andersson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pamungkas is pushing Andersson's head away, looking to escape. Andersson manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pamungkas throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Pamungkas.
Pamungkas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Andersson looks up at the clock and then as Pamungkas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Andersson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson grinds an elbow into Pamungkas's temple.
Andersson wants to control but Pamungkas is keeping him busy.
Pamungkas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to control but Pamungkas is keeping him busy.
Andersson scoring with punches and elbows.
Pamungkas misses with a strike from the bottom.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pamungkas keeps working.
Pamungkas stops Andersson from passing to mount.
Pamungkas is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it.
Pamungkas is pushing Andersson's head away, looking to escape. Andersson manages to hold on to the position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andersson wants to control but Pamungkas is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pamungkas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Pamungkas connects with a body shot that sends Andersson's belly button to the back.
Andersson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pamungkas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andersson scrambles back to his feet.
Pamungkas lands with a good body shot.
Pamungkas rushes Andersson and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Pamungkas.
Nice body punch from Pamungkas - that landed with a thud.
Pamungkas tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pamungkas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Andersson.
Pamungkas misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambang Pamungkas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Andersson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andersson scores with a decent looking hook.
Pamungkas lands a head kick. Andersson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pamungkas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pamungkas misses with the combination.
Pamungkas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Pamungkas's head but Pamungkas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pamungkas. Andersson shrugs it off though.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Pamungkas moves away and avoids it.
Pamungkas ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Pamungkas misses with a body shot.
Andersson lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pamungkas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pamungkas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andersson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andersson misses with a hook
and Pamungkas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pamungkas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pamungkas swivels and escapes.
Pamungkas throws out a counter right but Andersson avoids it with no problem.
Pamungkas moves out of range as Andersson strikes.
A little jabbing left from Pamungkas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andersson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pamungkas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andersson throws a front kick aimed at Pamungkas's knee but Pamungkas avoids it well.
Pamungkas slips under a jab from Andersson.
Pamungkas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pamungkas finds it's way round the side to connect with Andersson's head.
A nice leg kick from Pamungkas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Andersson with that takedown attempt.
Pamungkas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pamungkas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pamungkas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pamungkas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pamungkas throws a leg kick but Andersson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pamungkas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pamungkas throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Pamungkas.
Andersson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pamungkas sprawls and moves away.
Andersson lands with a good body shot.
Pamungkas works Andersson's body with a nice hook.
Pamungkas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pamungkas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pamungkas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andersson rather than just go for the knockout.
Pamungkas lands a nice looking body kick.
Pamungkas stuns Andersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pamungkas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andersson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pamungkas scores with a jab. Andersson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bambang Pamungkas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pamungkas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Pamungkas.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pamungkas misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pamungkas circles away quickly and effectively.
Pamungkas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andersson momentarily.
Pamungkas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andersson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pamungkas's head.
Pamungkas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andersson's head.
Andersson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pamungkas is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheers as Andersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pamungkas doesn't seem phased though.
Pamungkas scores with a nice strike.
Pamungkas catches Andersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andersson is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pamungkas. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Andersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pamungkas throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Andersson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pamungkas tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson tries to counter with a takedown but Pamungkas is quick to defend against it.
Andersson seems to have got his legs back now.
Pamungkas clobbers Andersson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Andersson misses with an uppercut. Pamungkas saw that one coming.
Pamungkas with a nice cross.
Andersson takes one to the chin there.
Andersson staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson moves out of range as Pamungkas throws a body kick.
Pamungkas scores with a jab to the body.
Pamungkas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andersson is out of range.
Pamungkas looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Pamungkas ducks right into an uppercut from Andersson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pamungkas. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pamungkas counters with a head kick that drops Andersson to the mat! Andersson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montrese Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andersson.
Pamungkas connects with an inside leg kick.
Pamungkas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson misses with a body shot.
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas lands with a right hand.
Andersson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambang Pamungkas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Andersson shoots for a takedown but Pamungkas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson slips a straight right by Pamungkas.
Pamungkas throws a leg kick that misses.
Pamungkas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches up with Pamungkas, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes Pamungkas against the cage but Pamungkas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersson throws a body punch but Pamungkas moves out of range.
Pamungkas digs a good hook to Andersson's body.
Pamungkas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Pamungkas finds it's way through Andersson's defenses.
Pamungkas throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamungkas lands a nice shot that snaps Andersson's head back.
Pamungkas connects with a looping right hand.
Pamungkas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Andersson sprawling to the canvas! Andersson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pamungkas finish him?!
Andersson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Pamungkas throws a lazy right hand but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pamungkas digs a good body shot into Andersson's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pamungkas.
Pamungkas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pamungkas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pamungkas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pamungkas throws a body shot but no joy.
Pamungkas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andersson momentarily.
Andersson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pamungkas slips under a jab from Andersson.
Pamungkas clobbers Andersson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pamungkas with a hook.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Pamungkas.
Montrese Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson sizes up Pamungkas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pamungkas moves out of range as Andersson strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas connects with a body shot.
Andersson slips a jab from Pamungkas.
Andersson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pamungkas wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Pamungkas throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Pamungkas tries to improve position but can't.
Pamungkas wants to control but Andersson postures up.
Andersson in side control, throwing shots but Pamungkas defends.
Pamungkas is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it.
Pamungkas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Andersson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andersson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pamungkas!
Andersson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pamungkas is trying to stand.
Bambang Pamungkas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andersson punching from mount but Pamungkas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Andersson avoids the attempt from Pamungkas to control.
Pamungkas is trying to stand.
Andersson lands a nice shot to the head.
Andersson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pamungkas?
Pamungkas is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas wants to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Pamungkas is still in real trouble! Can Andersson finish him?
Andersson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pamungkas hang on?
Andersson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Pamungkas! More shots from Andersson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montrese Andersson!
During a confident post fight interview, Montrese Andersson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kaburagi (ranked 1585 p4p, 915 weight class) and Von Kaiser (ranked 157 p4p, 91 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kaiser's choice of entrance music: Punch Out Theme. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Kaburagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Von Kaiser!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaburagi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaiser slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaiser wants to sweep here but Kaburagi controlling him for the moment.
Kaburagi scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaiser wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaiser keeps trying to improve his position.
Kaiser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaburagi wants to pass the guard but Kaiser is keeping the position.
Kaiser wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaiser trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kaiser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaburagi wants to pass the guard but Kaiser is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaiser has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kaburagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaiser.
Kaiser throws a shot from downtown. Kaburagi moves away and avoids it.
Kaiser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kaburagi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Akira Kaburagi has been cut.
Von Kaiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaburagi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaburagi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaiser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaburagi tries to counter with a takedown but Kaiser is quick to defend against it.
Kaiser misses with a looping left.
Kaburagi tries to counter with a takedown but Kaiser is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser leaves Kaburagi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaiser gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaburagi preventing the sweep.
Kaiser wants to control the position but Kaburagi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaburagi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaburagi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaburagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaburagi's back!
Kaburagi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kaiser.
Kaiser controlling from the back.
Kaiser is working the ground and pound. Can Kaburagi escape?
Kaiser throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaiser patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kaiser is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kaburagi is defending well though. Kaiser let's go of the attempt for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Von Kaiser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
That's time! Kaburagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kaiser misses with a double jab
and Kaburagi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kaiser regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaiser is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kaburagi has his hands clasped together but Kaiser extends and breaks Kaburagi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kaiser.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Von Kaiser!
Von Kaiser thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Miller (ranked 712 p4p, 118 weight class) and Luis Palhares (ranked 74 p4p, 18 weight class). Palhares has chosen Right On/ Showcore 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares lands the left hand.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller misses with a body punch
and Palhares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palhares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Palhares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Palhares misses.
It looked like Miller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Palhares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller is looking to wear down Palhares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Palhares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Palhares looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
A left lands for Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side.
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miller misses with a looping right.
Palhares misses with a kick to the body
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Palhares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Palhares moves away and avoids it.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Palhares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Palhares throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Decent striking displayed by Miller there.
Miller misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Palhares misses
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Palhares throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palhares thinking.
Palhares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Palhares saw that one coming.
Palhares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palhares looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Palhares staying out of range there.
Palhares looks to land a body kick but Miller moved away.
Palhares takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Palhares ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Miller moves out of range as Palhares strikes.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Palhares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palhares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palhares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Palhares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miller blocks a head kick by Palhares.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Palhares finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palhares misses with a head kick.
Palhares connects with a looping right hand.
Miller catches Palhares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palhares walks into a left hand.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
A big left from Miller misses.
A nice side step and Palhares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palhares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
enabling Palhares to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Palhares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Palhares cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miller misses with a hook.
Palhares loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller cracks Palhares with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Palhares connects with a looping right hand.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Palhares throws an off balance right hand
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Palhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palhares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Palhares changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller avoids the head kick by Palhares.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller scores with a hook.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looks to land a combination but Palhares avoids it well.
Joshua Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Palhares slips a straight right by Miller.
Palhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miller blocks the body kick.
Miller throws a body punch but Palhares moves out of range.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palhares can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Palhares's head back.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.
Palhares throws a counter combo.
Palhares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller dips to his left and cracks Palhares with an uppercut!
Miller moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Palhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palhares lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Miller misses with a hook.
Palhares feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Millers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller punishes Palhares's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Palhares might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Miller has got the better of the exchanges.
Palhares walks into a jab.
Palhares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palhares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares misses with a double jab
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Palhares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Palhares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Palhares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Palhares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Palhares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
Crunch! Palhares slams his shin into Miller's torso.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palhares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palhares.
Miller scores with a jab. Palhares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Palhares misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palhares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Palhares throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Palhares defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Palhares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Miller dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Palhares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Palhares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palhares throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Miller.
A low kick from Palhares is predictable there
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Palhares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Miller lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palhares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palhares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Palhares throws a body kick that misses
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Miller misses.
A shot to the liver by Palhares. Beautiful body shot.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Palhares tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a hook
and Palhares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palhares. Palhares obviously looking to wear him down.
Palhares misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Palhares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Palhares is predictable there
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Palhares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Palhares ducks down to avoid it.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Palhares moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Miller takes one on the button.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Palhares is out of range.
Miller takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Miller throws a right and a left that Palhares avoids nicely.
Palhares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Palhares is looking to land body kicks.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Palhares misses.
Miller lands an overhand right.
Palhares throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palhares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palhares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Good work by Miller as he checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Miller misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares moves away from the strike by Miller.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Palhares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palhares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Palhares changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller scores with a jab.
Palhares scores with a nice right hand.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Miller cracks Palhares with an open hand slap.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Palhares manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Miller clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Palhares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller lands the left hand.
Miller moves out of range as Palhares throws a body kick.
Miller is looking to counter punch.
Miller misses with the combination.
Palhares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Miller checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares misses with a hook
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Palhares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Miller throws a body punch but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Palhares.
Palhares looks to throw a body kick
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palhares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Palhares throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Palhares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Miller.
Palhares throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Miller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Palhares.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Palhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Palhares connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Palhares's head back.
Miller throws the left hand but Palhares avoids the punch easily.
Palhares misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palhares.
Palhares throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Palhares throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Palhares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palhares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palhares swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller tests Palhares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palhares has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.
Palhares swinging wildly here.
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palhares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palhares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares throws a head kick that misses.
Palhares looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palhares. Palhares obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Palhares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palhares lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miller will feel that in the morning.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palhares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palhares throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Miller had his way with Luis Palhares in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Miller misses with a hook. Palhares ducked under it nicely.
Palhares throws a lazy head kick
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Miller.
Palhares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Palhares at a distance.
Palhares slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Miller with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Nice defenses there by Palhares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
Palhares scores with a head kick. Miller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palhares tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palhares throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Palhares throws a one two combo.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palhares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Miller lands a head shot.
Palhares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Palhares.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palhares connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Palhares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palhares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Palhares.
Palhares misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from Palhares.
Miller misses with a hook
and Palhares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily.
Palhares is looking to land body kicks.
Palhares throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Palhares misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Palhares. That's going to slow Miller down.
Palhares tries to land a body kick
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
Good shot there by Miller.
Palhares throws a front kick that sends Miller stumbling back into the cage.
Palhares thumps Miller with a low kick.
Palhares throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Palhares throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Palhares.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palhares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Palhares to score with a decent uppercut.
Palhares throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Palhares takes one to the chin there.
Palhares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luis Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palhares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joshua Miller.
Well Miller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Miller!
Joshua Miller is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Joshua Miller rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Crenshaw (ranked 337 p4p, 444 weight class) and Rockwell Mcgee (ranked 40 p4p, 50 weight class). Crenshaw comes to the cage accompanied by Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers. Mcgee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No More Hot Dogs. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Crenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rockwell Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crenshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Crenshaw digs a right hand into Mcgee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcgee's gas tank.
Crenshaw tries to throw a body punch but Mcgee avoids it by throwing Crenshaw back against the cage.
Crenshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcgee blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Mcgee is trying to break free.
Mcgee is trying to break free.
Mcgee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgee lands a knee to the head.
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crenshaw throws a shot from downtown. Mcgee moves away and avoids it.
And Mcgee responds with a good body kick, but Crenshaw manages to step out the way in time.
Mcgee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crenshaw lands the left hand.
Crenshaw moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcgee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mcgee has had enough of the clinch but Crenshaw keeps him there for the moment.
Crenshaw tries a body shot but Mcgee blocks it.
Mcgee manages to break the clinch.
Crenshaw misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw cracks Mcgee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgee.
Crenshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mcgee counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Crenshaw is predictable there
and Mcgee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcgee misses with a double jab.
Crenshaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcgee tries to circle away but Crenshaw has him pinned against the cage.
Mcgee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crenshaw closes the distance and pushes Mcgee back into the cage.
Crenshaw tries a body shot but Mcgee blocks it.
Mcgee tries to break the clinch but Crenshaw is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Crenshaw fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crenshaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgee's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is trying to break the clinch but Crenshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgee is trying to break the clinch but Crenshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgee is trying to break the clinch but Crenshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Crenshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crenshaw has Mcgee pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crenshaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crenshaw tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mcgee manages to circle out of the way.
Jab from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with an uppercut. Mcgee saw that one coming.
Crenshaw misses with a straight right.
Mcgee throws a counter combo.
Crenshaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mcgee's head.
Crenshaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crenshaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcgee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Crenshaw backs off Mcgee throws a huge counter combo but Crenshaw manages to avoid it all.
Don Crenshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crenshaw moves away.
A shot to the body from Crenshaw misses
and Mcgee counters with a series of strikes. Crenshaw will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crenshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgee is just out of range.
Crenshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crenshaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcgee or not.
Mcgee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgee breaks the clinch.
Crenshaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crenshaw tries to score with a low kick but Mcgee moves his leg out of the way.
Mcgee is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw closes the distance and clinches.
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the side of Mcgee's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgee can't break the clinch.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgee blocking some punches.
Mcgee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcgee can't break the clinch.
Mcgee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crenshaw seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mcgee can turn it around.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crenshaw tries to throw a body punch but Mcgee avoids it by throwing Crenshaw back against the cage.
Mcgee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crenshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crenshaw just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mcgee's brow.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Crenshaw fails to land.
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgee.
Crenshaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcgee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crenshaw darts in trying to clinch
letting Mcgee counter with a right hand.
Rockwell Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crenshaw works the jab nicely.
Crenshaw defending well as Mcgee loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgee walks into a stiff left hand from Crenshaw.
A leg kick checked by Mcgee.
Crenshaw swings for the body but Mcgee moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Mcgee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Mcgee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crenshaw doesn't seem phased though.
Crenshaw scores with a leg kick.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw forces Mcgee back against the cage and clinches.
Mcgee breaks from the clinch.
Mcgee lands a nice hook to Crenshaw's body. Crenshaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Crenshaw. Beautiful body shot.
Mcgee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crenshaw.
Mcgee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crenshaw misses with an uppercut
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crenshaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crenshaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcgee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Don Crenshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Crenshaw moves out of range of the body kick from Mcgee.
Crenshaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcgee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crenshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Crenshaw has Mcgee pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcgee is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgee missing with knees to the body.
Crenshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgee can do to turn this around?
Mcgee wants to break free but Crenshaw has control.
Mcgee working hard to break the clinch.
Crenshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
Crenshaw lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Mcgee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw cracks Mcgee with a nice body shot.
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the side of Mcgee's head.
Mcgee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Rockwell Mcgee has been cut.
Mcgee is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Mcgee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crenshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crenshaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgee is defending well for now.
Mcgee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Don Crenshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Crenshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mcgee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crenshaw prevents Mcgee from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Crenshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crenshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Crenshaw misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Crenshaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crenshaw pushes Mcgee up against the cage in a clinch.
Crenshaw lands a left hand.
Mcgee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgee's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is trying to break the clinch but Crenshaw is controlling him.
Mcgee wants to get back to striking at distance but Crenshaw won't allow it.
Crenshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crenshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Crenshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcgee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crenshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
A short body shot lands from Crenshaw as the two fighters clinch.
Crenshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcgee is rocked!
Good body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgee's efforts to push away.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw lands a shot to the body.
Mcgee is trying to break the clinch but Crenshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Crenshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcgee.
Mcgee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mcgee is still on wobbly legs! Can Crenshaw finish him?
Mcgee prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rockwell Mcgee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good shot there by Crenshaw.
Mcgee seems to have recovered his senses.
Crenshaw forces Mcgee back against the cage and clinches.
Crenshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Crenshaw on the inside.
Crenshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcgee.
Crenshaw lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw digs a right hand underneath Mcgee's ribcage. Mcgee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Still in the clinch, Crenshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcgee has had enough of the clinch but Crenshaw keeps him there for the moment.
Mcgee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crenshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the side of Mcgee's head.
Crenshaw dips a shoulder and cracks Mcgee with a mighty uppercut! Mcgee falls back against the cage and Crenshaw unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mcgee is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Crenshaw screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Crenshaw!
A very excited looking Don Crenshaw made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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