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UCF 69: Smith v Flanders PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MF Jones (ranked 2274 p4p, 3570 weight class) and Cutter Lune (ranked 317 p4p, 445 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, MF Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cutter Lune!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lune.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Lune throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Lune backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lune closes the distance and clinches.
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lune is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lune tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to advance position but Lune won't allow it.
Jones prevents Lune from improving his position.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones continues to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lune tries to clinch up
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lune has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Lune is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lune to the mat. Lune regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Lune tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lune trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lune is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lune is looking to land body kicks.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lune looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lune misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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.
Lune looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
It appears Jones was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lune throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lune misses with a kick to the body.
Lune tries a head kick but it misses.
Lune fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Lune throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lune throws a head kick that misses.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lune throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Lune finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lune looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Lune manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that MF Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lune tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Lune.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lune looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lune throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lune doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lune throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Lune throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lune looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Lune misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones leaves Lune with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lune moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lune misses with a head kick.
Lune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lune throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lune pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lune looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Lune persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.
MF Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cutter Lune.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Lune on that attempt.
Lune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lune pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Lune settles back down.
Jones blocks a head kick by Lune.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lune throws a body kick that misses.
Cutter Lune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lune throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lune looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Lune
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lune looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lune wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lune misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lune fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Lune attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lune throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Lune
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lune is looking to land body kicks.
Jones throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lune avoids it.
Lune throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lune misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lune has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Lune is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lune to the mat. Lune regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lune keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lune is trying to keep Jones in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that MF Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Lune throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Lune.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Lune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lune throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones avoids the head kick by Lune.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lune throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Lune fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lune throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Lune blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lune misses with a kick to the body.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Lune manages to avoid it.
Lune throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lune.
Lune throws a body kick that misses.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick from Lune lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Jones moves out of range as Lune throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lune wants to clinch.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lune tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Lune misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones blocks a head kick by Lune.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lune throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a solid body kick.
Lune shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jones blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lune shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Lune manages to avoid it.
Lune tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
MF Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cutter Lune.
Lune looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lune misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lune misses with a head kick.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lune fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Cutter Lune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lune misses with a head kick.
Lune throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Cutter Lune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MF Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lune throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lune throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lune throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lune fails with the takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Lune misses with a kick to the body
and Lune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lune throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lune throws a body kick that misses.
Lune misses with a low kick.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cutter Lune.
I think Jones 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MF Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urian Brlacher (ranked 2673 p4p, 3397 weight class) and Mike Mfer (ranked 300 p4p, 369 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Urian Brlacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brlacher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brlacher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Brlacher is out of range.
Brlacher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mfer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brlacher or perhaps it was just good defense by Mfer, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brlacher.
Mfer clinches with his opponent.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer controlling the action here for a moment.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
 It looks like Urian Brlacher has been cut.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brlacher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brlacher jumps guard but Mfer stands there with Brlacher around his waist. Brlacher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urian Brlacher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Brlacher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mfer after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Brlacher backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Brlacher is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 Brlacher is rocked!
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Brlacher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mfer misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Brlacher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brlacher seems to have got his legs back now.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mfer dips a shoulder and cracks Brlacher with a mighty uppercut! Brlacher falls back against the cage and Mfer unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brlacher 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 - Mfer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Mfer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron McNab (ranked 1809 p4p, 2120 weight class) and Bjorn Haelfson (ranked 248 p4p, 292 weight class). Haelfson has chosen 80/20SKYBEEF as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron McNab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Haelfson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haelfson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McNab definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McNab closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haelfson quickly recovers to half guard.
Still in half guard, McNab seems content to control.
Haelfson actively working from the bottom here.
Haelfson moves into full guard.
McNab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McNab throwing strikes from guard but Haelfson blocks nicely.
McNab's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Haelfson looking for a sweep. Not yet Haelfson, not yet.
Haelfson controls McNab momentarily but McNab frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNab manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNab is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McNab drops an elbow to the side of Haelfson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNab prevents Haelfson from improving his position.
McNab drops an elbow to the side of Haelfson's head.
Haelfson is refusing to be controlled, as McNab sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from McNab.
Haelfson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McNab landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McNab performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Haelfson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Haelfson is looking to improve his position.
McNab working Haelfson over with strikes.
Haelfson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNab lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McNab working the head and body with strikes.
McNab is looking to stall here but Haelfson recovers full guard.
McNab slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haelfson is pressing down on McNab's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haelfson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McNab is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haelfson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haelfson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McNab with a nice head shot there.
Haelfson keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
Haelfson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McNab can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haelfson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McNab is now in half guard.
Haelfson moves into full guard.
McNab postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haelfson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McNab gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McNab is aware though and is defending well.
McNab has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McNab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McNab distracts Haelfson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McNab wants to pass the guard but Haelfson is keeping the position.
McNab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haelfson is on top in guard.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but McNab is keeping the position.
McNab not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron McNab dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haelfson looks for a takedown but McNab sprawls well.
Haelfson shoots in looking for a takedown. McNab tries to sprawl out of it but Haelfson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McNab manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McNab fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haelfson sprawls well initially but McNab persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haelfson gets full guard.
Haelfson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McNab puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McNab is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haelfson can do to turn this around?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McNab connects with a nice short shot to Haelfson's temple.
Haelfson is not content to let McNab control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNab seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from McNab.
McNab trying to control the action but Haelfson is working from the bottom.
McNab with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNab wants to take a breather but Haelfson is having none of it.
McNab is taking a breather. Haelfson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Haelfson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McNab preventing the sweep.
McNab avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McNab is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McNab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haelfson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McNab passes Haelfson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haelfson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from McNab there.
McNab working the head and body with strikes.
McNab content to control rather than advance.
Haelfson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McNab controlling the action here.
Haelfson is pressing down on McNab's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haelfson keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson keeping full guard, as McNab tries to pass.
McNab preventing the sweep.
McNab sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Haelfson's guard.
Haelfson wants to get back to full guard.
McNab content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from McNab there.
McNab landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McNab with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNab 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.
McNab working the head and body with strikes.
Haelfson is pressing down on McNab's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haelfson keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
McNab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haelfson is looking for a triangle but McNab pushes his legs off easily.
McNab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haelfson is keeping the position for now.
Haelfson keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNab stopping the sweep attempt from Haelfson.
McNab is in close to Haelfson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron McNab dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McNab scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McNab drops an elbow to the side of Haelfson's head.
McNab perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Haelfson wants to get back to full guard.
McNab lands with a punch from half guard.
Haelfson is refusing to be controlled, as McNab sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from McNab.
McNab prevents Haelfson from improving his position.
Haelfson is pressing down on McNab's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNab trying to control but Haelfson is working from the bottom.
McNab looking to sit in guard and control but Haelfson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McNab has control of Haelfson's left arm, preventing Haelfson from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNab can't keep his opponent in guard - Haelfson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McNab makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McNab.
McNab bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haelfson's guard.
Haelfson working a defensive guard here.
Haelfson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McNab defends it easily.
McNab advances position into side control!
Haelfson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haelfson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McNab is one step ahead there.
McNab wants to control from the top but Haelfson keeps moving.
McNab stopping the sweep attempt from Haelfson.
McNab lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McNab with a nice head shot there.
McNab with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McNab content to stall in guard here.
McNab postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McNab wants to control from the top but Haelfson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNab working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McNab sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haelfson trying to keep a closed guard but McNab is proving a slippery customer.
McNab won't allow Haelfson to sweep him here.
Haelfson keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
McNab is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haelfson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Haelfson looking for a sweep. Not yet Haelfson, not yet.
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.
McNab's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McNab wants to control from the top but Haelfson keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McNab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haelfson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McNab lands a nice shot to the body.
Haelfson throws an overhand right that lands on McNab's shoulder, as McNab tries to avoid the shot.
Haelfson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McNab on his heels. He'll look to pass McNab's guard now, I'm sure.
McNab trying to keep a closed guard but Haelfson is proving a slippery customer.
McNab is controlling Haelfson's posture.
McNab controls Haelfson momentarily but Haelfson frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNab looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haelfson is one step ahead there.
Haelfson trying to control but McNab is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron McNab showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNab 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron McNab!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Cafiero (ranked 1584 p4p, 2737 weight class) and Ulisses Campbell (ranked 183 p4p, 303 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlo Cafiero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ulisses Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell slips a straight right by Cafiero.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Cafiero.
Campbell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Campbell stuffs the takedown.
Cafiero throws a shot from downtown. Campbell moves away and avoids it.
Cafiero throws a hook to the side of Campbell's head but Campbell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campbell throws out a counter right but Cafiero avoids it with no problem.
Cafiero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cafiero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cafiero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Cafiero.
Campbell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cafiero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cafiero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. Cafiero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Campbell actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell tries to roll over but Cafiero keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cafiero working over Campbell with some ground and pound. Campbell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Cafiero sits in half guard.
Campbell wants to control but Cafiero is keeping busy.
Campbell gets full guard.
Cafiero preventing the sweep.
Campbell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cafiero has passed into half guard!
Campbell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Campbell taking some punishment here, with Cafiero in his half guard.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. Cafiero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cafiero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Campbell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Campbell wants to control but Cafiero is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Campbell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cafiero controlling from the top position.
Cafiero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cafiero throws a big elbow that misses.
Cafiero landing with the ground and pound.
Campbell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Campbell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Campbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cafiero postures up.
Cafiero won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Cafiero wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Cafiero postures up.
Campbell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cafiero's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cafiero controlling Campbell's posture.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cafiero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cafiero is adopting a defensive guard.
Campbell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Campbell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cafiero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Campbell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cafiero is pulling down on Campbell's head. It's preventing any offense from Campbell, at least for the moment.
Campbell throwing strikes but missing.
Campbell postures up in Cafiero's guard and throws a big left but Cafiero blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell being controlled here momentarily.
Cafiero wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cafiero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campbell manages to get himself to full guard.
Cafiero distracts Campbell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Campbell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cafiero's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Cafiero dominated that round.
That's time! Cafiero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cafiero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Cafiero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Campbell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cafiero somewhat.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cafiero.
Danga de danga de dang - Campbell scores with a four punch combination!
Cafiero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Campbell counters with a nice right hand that sends Cafiero toppling to the canvas! Cafiero scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Campbell finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cafiero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Campbell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cafiero looking to score a takedown here. Campbell is defending well but Cafiero drives through and ends up in Campbell's guard.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carlo Cafiero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cafiero stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Cafiero is proving a slippery customer.
Cafiero landing some decent shots from guard.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campbell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cafiero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Campbell's head.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Cafiero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cafiero postures up and lands a big shot to Campbell's brow.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Cafiero postures up.
Cafiero is working Campbell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Cafiero postures up.
Cafiero chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants to improve his position but instead Cafiero has moved into half guard.
Cafiero working over Campbell with some ground and pound. Campbell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Campbell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campbell tries to roll over but Cafiero keeps him under control.
Campbell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cafiero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Campbell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cafiero has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cafiero with a couple of short strikes.
Cafiero connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cafiero lands a couple of good shots and Campbell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Campbell wants to control his opponent's hands but Cafiero gets his hands free.
Cafiero is punishing Campbell with some ground and pound.
Cafiero has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Campbell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control the position but Cafiero manages to sink in the hooks.
Cafiero loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Campbell hold on?
Cafiero has Campbell flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Campbell right now.
Cafiero is landing with strikes. Campbell can't take much more of this.
Campbell can't escape the position.
Campbell prevents Cafiero from getting a body triangle.
Cafiero punishes Campbell with strikes from the back mount.
Campbell tries to escape the position.
Cafiero throwing damaging strikes from the back! Campbell could be in trouble here!
Campbell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cafiero punishes Campbell with strikes from the back mount.
 Campbell is rocked!
Campbell can't escape the position.
Campbell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell wants to hold on but Cafiero pushes him away.
Campbell is looking to get to half guard.
Cafiero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cafiero controlling from mount.
Campbell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cafiero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cafiero lands strikes from half guard.
Cafiero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Campbell is still in real trouble! Can Cafiero finish him?
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cafiero here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Campbell has a hand on Cafiero's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cafiero takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cafiero scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Campbell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cafiero unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Campbell wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Cafiero celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlo Cafiero!
Carlo Cafiero made sure to mention his sponsor, 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sagat Petchyindee (ranked 1247 p4p, 2207 weight class) and Phil Qwerty (ranked 186 p4p, 308 weight class). Petchyindee comes to the cage accompanied by Wai khru ram muay. Phil Qwerty will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sagat Petchyindee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Qwerty!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Petchyindee slams his shin into Qwerty's torso.
Qwerty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petchyindee.
Qwerty bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petchyindee's head backwards.
Qwerty connects with a right hand. Petchyindee shakes it off.
A punch lands to the side of Petchyindee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Qwerty moves out of range as Petchyindee throws a body kick.
Petchyindee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Qwerty.
Qwerty lands a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Petchyindee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Qwerty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petchyindee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petchyindee throws a leg kick which misses Qwerty's front leg but catches the back leg as Qwerty tries to avoid it.
Qwerty takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petchyindee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some bone on bone action there as Petchyindee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Qwerty tries to get set, Petchyindee tries to push him back and clinch up but Qwerty manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Qwerty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petchyindee doesn't seem phased though.
Qwerty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petchyindee moves away.
Petchyindee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Qwerty.
Qwerty has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Qwerty keeps the fight on the outside.
Petchyindee slips under a jab from Qwerty.
Petchyindee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petchyindee misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qwerty! But no joy.
Qwerty throws a looping overhand right but Petchyindee ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petchyindee.
Qwerty connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Qwerty finds it's target.
Petchyindee throws the kick towards the body but Qwerty avoids it.
Qwerty misses the jab.
Qwerty throws a hook to the side of Petchyindee's head but Petchyindee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petchyindee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petchyindee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Petchyindee rushes Qwerty and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petchyindee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Qwerty's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Qwerty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Qwerty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petchyindee has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Qwerty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petchyindee slips a jab and a cross from Qwerty.
Petchyindee tries to counter by clinching up but Qwerty breaks away and moves out of range.
Qwerty scores with a shot to the body.
Petchyindee tries to clinch up but Qwerty circles away and keeps his distance.
Petchyindee rushes Qwerty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Petchyindee.
 It looks like Phil Qwerty has been cut.
Qwerty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Qwerty lands with a right hand.
Qwerty sizes up Petchyindee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Qwerty throws a right and a left that Petchyindee avoids nicely.
Qwerty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petchyindee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petchyindee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petchyindee walks into a straight right hand from Qwerty.
Petchyindee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Qwerty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petchyindee is rocked!
Petchyindee doesn't manage to clinch there - Qwerty circles away.
Qwerty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Petchyindee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Qwerty fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Petchyindee to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Petchyindee looks to clinch but Qwerty throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Petchyindee taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Phil Qwerty!
A relieved looking Phil Qwerty thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Sagat Petchyindee was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll come back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Dantes (ranked 1751 p4p, 930 weight class) and Bella Miele (ranked 176 p4p, 93 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edmond Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bella Miele!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miele fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Dantes misses the target.
Miele shoots in for a double leg but Dantes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dantes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Dantes there.
Dantes cracks Miele with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Miele looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dantes finish him?
Miele is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Dantes! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edmond Dantes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edmond Dantes made sure he mentioned Nevermore Clothing Co, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gray (ranked 1313 p4p, 18760 weight class) and Duncan Idaho (ranked 195 p4p, 573 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idaho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Idaho is looking to clinch but Gray is avoiding it.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Gray's head coaches at Copes that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Idaho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idaho keeps trying to improve his position.
Idaho slips nicely into half guard.
Gray is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gray wants to improve his position but Idaho is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gray defending well though.
Idaho is trying for a kimura here. Gray looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Idaho wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duncan Idaho!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Flanders (ranked 1524 p4p, 560 weight class) and Luke Smith (ranked 165 p4p, 65 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dallas Flanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flanders.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Flanders slips the punch.
Luke Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Flanders moves out of range easily.
Flanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flanders throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Flanders drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flanders throws out the jab.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Flanders's head but Flanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flanders looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flanders lands a right hook to the body.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanders scores with a nice strike.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
As Smith backs away, Flanders returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Flanders misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith throws a body punch but Flanders moves out of range.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flanders.
Flanders connects with a single shot there.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flanders manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Flanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Flanders misses its target.
Flanders loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Flanders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws out a counter right but Flanders avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Smith.
Flanders ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Flanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flanders throws a big shot that misses.
Flanders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
A lazy left from Flanders finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Flanders is out of range.
Flanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Flanders scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flanders throws a shot to the body.
Flanders avoids the body shot from Smith.
As Smith backs away, Flanders returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Flanders counter with a right hand.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flanders throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Flanders counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Flanders ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
letting Flanders counter with a right hand.
Flanders fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Flanders with a nice cross.
Flanders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flanders moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a jab when Flanders was well out of range.
Flanders scores with a hook.
Flanders throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
A solid body kick from Flanders.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Flanders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flanders seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flanders moves away from the strike by Smith.
Flanders throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Flanders is out of range.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
letting Flanders counter with a right hand.
Flanders blocks a jab.
Smith lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Flanders.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Flanders throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Flanders fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Flanders on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Flanders slips a jab from Smith.
Smith stuns Flanders with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Flanders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Flanders dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith 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.
Flanders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flanders counters with a straight right hand.
Flanders darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Flanders counters with a straight right hand.
Flanders missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Flanders has got the better of the exchanges.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flanders looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Flanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Flanders's shoulder, as Flanders tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick from Flanders, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flanders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanders.
Flanders doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith moves forwards but Flanders connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Flanders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Flanders looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut
letting Flanders counter with a right hand.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flanders misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flanders lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Flanders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Flanders's head back.
Flanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flanders darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Flanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith blocks a body shot from Flanders.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith wants to break free but Flanders has control.
Flanders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flanders has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith is trying to push Flanders away but Flanders has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flanders working aggressively here.
Smith blocks a body shot from Flanders.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Flanders lands a body punch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flanders thumps Smith with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanders moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Flanders takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flanders at a distance.
Dallas Flanders is winning the standup battle so far.
Flanders fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flanders avoids the head kick by Smith.
Flanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
And Flanders counters with a quick kick to the body but Smith blocks it.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Flanders's head but Flanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Flanders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Flanders staying out of range there.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Flanders slips the punch.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Flanders's head but Flanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanders ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A left lands for Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Flanders.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flanders's head backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Flanders darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Flanders misses the target.
Smith moves out of range as Flanders strikes.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Flanders.
Flanders takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Flanders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Flanders slips the punch.
Flanders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flanders punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Flanders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Flanders dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Flanders takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luke Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Flanders misses.
Smith lands a jab.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Flanders is looking to counter punch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Flanders counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Flanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flanders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flanderss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flanders can pounce on him.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flanders throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Flanders lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanders lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Flanders moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a hook
and Flanders counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Flanders.
Flanders slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flanders scores with a nice right hand.
Flanders lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Flanders throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Flanders.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith missing with a left hand there. Flanders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Flanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanders is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Flanders moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Flanders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flanders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flanders throws a body shot but no joy.
Flanders swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Flanders slips under a jab from Smith.
Flanders feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flanders.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Flanders.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Flanders scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanders tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flanders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flanders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Flanders throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flanders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Flanders defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Flanders is just out of range.
Flanders lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanders throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Flanders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Flanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Flanders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flanders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flanders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flanders scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flanders makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flanders uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Flanders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flanders 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Flanders!
A victorious Dallas Flanders thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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