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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Godfrey Lacroix (ranked 1420 p4p, 1417 weight class) and Dionizy Kruczek (ranked 141 p4p, 140 weight class). Kruczek has chosen Born To Raise Hell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Godfrey Lacroix has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Godfrey Lacroix seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Godfrey Lacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dionizy Kruczek!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacroix looks for the body kick but Kruczek saw that one coming.
Kruczek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lacroix with a body shot.
A cross from Kruczek lands.
Lacroix feints and then cracks Kruczek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruczek down.
Kruczek just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacroix connects with a crisp jab.
Dionizy Kruczek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacroix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruczek.
Kruczek digs a good body shot into Lacroix's ribs.
Kruczek lands a glancing blow to the side of Lacroix's head.
Lacroix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kruczek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lacroix is trying to defend but Kruczek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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 is looking to improve his position.
Kruczek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lacroix is trying to control but can't.
Kruczek trying to mount his opponent but Lacroix defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruczek not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lacroix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kruczek stops Lacroix from standing up.
Kruczek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacroix has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Lacroix trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kruczek sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kruczek avoids the body shot from Lacroix.
Lacroix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lacroix misses the jab.
Lacroix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Kruczek finds it's way through Lacroix's defenses.
Kruczek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Lacroix misses.
Kruczek tries to close the distance and clinch but Lacroix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lacroix misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix tries to move into range but Kruczek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruczek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacroix.
Lacroix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruczek was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacroix.
Lacroix gets caught flat footed, as Kruczek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kruczek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lacroix trying to control the position.
Lacroix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruczek controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kruczek scores with a shot to the body.
Lacroix checks a low kick from Kruczek.
Lacroix walks into a jab.
Kruczek cracks a nice hook into Lacroix's ribs.
Lacroix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kruczek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruczek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruczek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruczek throws a leg kick but Lacroix checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dionizy Kruczek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lacroix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacroix circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruczek.
Lacroix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lacroix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruczek lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruczek as he connects with a hook.
Kruczek slips a straight right by Lacroix.
Kruczek tries to clinch but Lacroix is having none of it.
Lacroix tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruczek avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kruczek or perhaps it was just good defense by Lacroix, which made it look bad.
Kruczek misses with a right hand
enabling Lacroix to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacroix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruczek cracks Lacroix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruczek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kruczek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lacroix is out of range and Kruczek settles back down.
Dionizy Kruczek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacroix takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lacroix is looking to land body kicks.
Kruczek throws a one two combo.
Lacroix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lacroix throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruczek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruczek drives through with a takedown into Lacroix's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lacroix manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruczek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lacroix's efforts to push away.
Kruczek blocks a body shot from Lacroix.
Lacroix manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lacroix tries to keep at a distance but Kruczek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruczek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lacroix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee calls for Lacroix to work.
Lacroix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruczek takes a swing at Lacroix's ribcage but misses.
Lacroix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruczek looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacroix is just out of range.
It looked like Lacroix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruczek.
A bone on bone clash there as Lacroix blocks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruczek blocks the leg kick.
Lacroix bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kruczek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacroix misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek missing with a left hand there. Lacroix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruczek throws a combination. Lacroix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lacroix.
Kruczek moves away from the strike by Lacroix.
Kruczek missing with a left hand there. Lacroix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacroix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Godfrey Lacroix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacroix misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kruczek.
Lacroix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacroix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lacroix throws out a powerful jab.
Kruczek feints and then cracks Lacroix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lacroix down.
Some bone on bone action there as Kruczek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lacroix punishes Kruczek's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix digs a good body shot into Kruczek's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacroix checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Kruczek misses.
Lacroix is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kruczek.
Kruczek decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lacroix makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lacroix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruczek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruczek looks to land a left hand but Lacroix moved out of range nicely.
Lacroix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruczek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lacroix sizes up Kruczek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kruczek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dionizy Kruczek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lacroix throws a front kick that sends Kruczek stumbling back into the cage.
Dionizy Kruczek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kruczek shoots in for a takedown but Lacroix shows good takedown defense.
Kruczek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruczek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kruczek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacroix throws out the jab.
Lacroix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacroix fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruczek is out of range.
Kruczek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruczek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lacroix momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kruczek shoots in looking for a takedown but Lacroix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruczek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lacroix feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lacroix looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruczek is just out of range.
Lacroix throws a leg kick but Kruczek moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lacroix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruczek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lacroix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lacroix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruczek.
Lacroix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruczek.
Kruczek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lacroix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lacroix throws a shot from downtown. Kruczek moves away and avoids it.
Lacroix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruczek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacroix misses its target.
Lacroix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Kruczek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruczek with the counter takedown but Lacroix avoids it easily.
Lacroix throws an overhand right that lands on Kruczek's shoulder, as Kruczek tries to avoid the shot.
Kruczek is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kruczek throws the left hand but Lacroix avoids the punch easily.
Kruczek with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruczek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lacroix throws a hook to the side of Kruczek's head but Kruczek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick lands for Kruczek.
Kruczek misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruczek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lacroix's half guard.
Kruczek content to control rather than advance.
Godfrey Lacroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek is continuing to stall.
Lacroix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kruczek is working away from the top position though.
Lacroix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lacroix trying to hold on to Kruczek's head to control him but Kruczek postures up.
Kruczek slows the pace down in half guard.
Lacroix won't allow Kruczek to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kruczek in particular looking to stall.
Lacroix wants to improve his position but Kruczek is controlling well.
Dionizy Kruczek has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lacroix trying to control from the bottom.
Kruczek prevents Lacroix from improving his position.
Kruczek performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lacroix has his hands clasped together around Kruczek's back. He's all about the action.
Kruczek is taking a breather. Lacroix 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.
Let's hope that Kruczek has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lacroix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dionizy Kruczek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kruczek 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dionizy Kruczek!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dionizy Kruczek made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Tian Long had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 163.7, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Nasir Prince was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kaburagi (ranked 2009 p4p, 1717 weight class) and Bambang Pamungkas (ranked 187 p4p, 168 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Kaburagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bambang Pamungkas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pamungkas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaburagi moves away.
Kaburagi attempts a counter takedown but Pamungkas avoids it well and moves away.
Kaburagi slips a jab and a cross from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas misses with a straight right.
Kaburagi attempts a counter takedown but Pamungkas avoids it well and moves away.
Kaburagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pamungkas tries to avoid it but Kaburagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pamungkas to the ground. Pamungkas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pamungkas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaburagi.
Pamungkas feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Pamungkas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kaburagi or perhaps it was just good defense by Pamungkas, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kaburagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaburagi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A leg kick checked by Kaburagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamungkas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pamungkas wants it to stay on the feet.
Pamungkas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaburagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pamungkas sprawls and moves away.
Nice body punch from Pamungkas.
Kaburagi tries to move into range but Pamungkas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Pamungkas misses the target.
Kaburagi feinted with a counter takedown.
Kaburagi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Pamungkas misses the target.
Pamungkas misses with a wild body shot.
Bambang Pamungkas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pamungkas throws an overhand right that lands on Kaburagi's shoulder, as Kaburagi tries to avoid the shot.
Kaburagi feinted with a counter takedown.
Pamungkas throws a head kick but Kaburagi moves out of range.
Kaburagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kaburagi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good leg kick by Pamungkas.
A head kick from Pamungkas lands but Kaburagi takes it in his stride.
Kaburagi avoids the body shot from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas throws a shot from downtown. Kaburagi moves away and avoids it.
Kaburagi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pamungkas pinned against the cage. Pamungkas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pamungkas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaburagi momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaburagi.
Kaburagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pamungkas sprawls and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Kaburagi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pamungkas looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaburagi is just out of range.
Kaburagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pamungkas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pamungkas scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaburagi should have avoided that one.
 Kaburagi is rocked!
Kaburagi with a poor takedown
and Pamungkas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Kaburagi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaburagi tries to get into range but Pamungkas steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kaburagi! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Pamungkas scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bambang Pamungkas!
During a confident post fight interview, Bambang Pamungkas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chilli Bloke (ranked 1186 p4p, 1747 weight class) and Barnabus Sanitario (ranked 94 p4p, 121 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chilli Bloke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Barnabus Sanitario!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanitario dodges the punch combination from Bloke.
Sanitario is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bloke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt - Bloke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanitario steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloke.
Sanitario moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bloke connects with a body shot that sends Sanitario's belly button to the back.
Sanitario throws out a loose jab but Bloke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloke throws a right hand that Sanitario ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanitario also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bloke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanitario somewhat.
Bloke throws a series of punches but Sanitario moves out of range.
Bloke throws the left hand but Sanitario avoids the punch easily.
Bloke misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanitario manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bloke on his heels. He'll look to pass Bloke's guard now, I'm sure.
Sanitario is in close to Bloke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bloke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bloke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanitario defends it easily.
Sanitario must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanitario avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bloke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bloke working for submissions but it's allowed Sanitario to get to half guard.
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bloke with the active half guard here but Sanitario passes nicely into side control.
Bloke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanitario wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanitario lands a nice forearm strike.
Bloke on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bloke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloke taking a bit of punishment here - Sanitario scoring with strikes.
Bloke on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bloke is looking for a sweep.
Bloke sneaks back into half guard.
Bloke is looking to improve his position.
Sanitario working the head and body with strikes.
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanitario pulls his head out easily.
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanitario pulls his head out easily.
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanitario drops an elbow to the side of Bloke's head.
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanitario working the head and body with strikes.
Bloke taking some punishment here, with Sanitario in his half guard.
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanitario pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabus Sanitario dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanitario fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanitario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bloke counters with a left to the body.
Sanitario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanitario takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanitario chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloke can pounce on him.
Sanitario dives in for a single leg takedown but Bloke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chilli Bloke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
Sanitario waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloke.
Bloke throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
and Bloke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bloke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bloke defends well and Sanitario ends up having to push Bloke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanitario feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloke has his foot on Sanitario's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanitario works his way back into a safe position though.
Bloke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanitario passes into side control.
Bloke is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloke takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sanitario looks up at the clock and then as Bloke takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanitario smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bloke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bloke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sanitario scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bloke is looking to reverse the position.
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Bloke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bloke regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloke looking for submissions off his back.
Barnabus Sanitario has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanitario seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Bloke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bloke has hold of Sanitario's hands but Sanitario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanitario working over Bloke with some ground and pound. Bloke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Sanitario connects with a nice short shot to Bloke's temple.
Bloke is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sanitario is tapping! Great win for Bloke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chilli Bloke!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Puna Soriano (ranked 1208 p4p, 2539 weight class) and Baba Yaga (ranked 141 p4p, 279 weight class). Soriano's entrance music is Highwayman- The Highwaymen. A fine choice. Puna Soriano had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Puna Soriano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baba Yaga!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soriano looks to land a left hand but Yaga moved out of range nicely.
Soriano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
 It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
Soriano drops his hands momentarily and Yaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yaga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soriano counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaga throws an overhand right that lands on Soriano's shoulder, as Soriano tries to avoid the shot.
Yaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Soriano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yaga throws a hook to the side of Soriano's head but Soriano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Soriano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soriano walks into a left hand.
Yaga 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.
Soriano moves forwards but Yaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaga ducks under a wild hook from Soriano.
Soriano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soriano tries to clinch there but Yaga circles away.
Baba Yaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soriano gets a clinch.
Soriano can't find room to land a body shot as Yaga controls the action.
Yaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaga effectively controlling the action here.
Yaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soriano backwards.
Soriano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Soriano.
Yaga blocks the elbow strike.
Soriano lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Yaga.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the head but Yaga blocks with his arms.
Soriano lands a hook that snaps the head of Yaga backwards.
Soriano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaga backwards.
Soriano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soriano blocking some punches.
Soriano lands a knee to the body.
Soriano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yaga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Soriano tries to land a knee to the head but Yaga blocks with his arms.
Yaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaga lands with a light punch inside.
Soriano misses with a body punch.
Yaga misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yaga fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soriano.
Soriano throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Soriano - that landed with a thud.
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Soriano pushes Yaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soriano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Soriano.
Soriano lands a nice uppercut.
Soriano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Soriano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soriano misses with a body punch.
Yaga working aggressively here.
Soriano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yaga misses with the head strike.
Soriano tries a knee to the head but Yaga blocks it.
Soriano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soriano's elbow.
Yaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Soriano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaga.
Yaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soriano has a couple of punches blocked by Yaga.
Soriano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yaga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaga's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soriano.
Soriano lands an elbow just above Yaga 's eye.
Yaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sorianos head.
Soriano working Yaga over with knees to the body.
Yaga working aggressively here.
Soriano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yaga.
Yaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soriano lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Soriano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaga takes an elbow to the temple.
Soriano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soriano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaga throws a head punch that misses.
Yaga misses with the head strike.
Yaga has a couple of punches blocked by Soriano.
A short right from Soriano on the inside.
Yaga stalling against the cage.
Soriano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soriano lands a body shot.
Soriano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soriano is leaning against Yaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yaga taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Soriano.
Soriano misses with a punch on the inside.
Soriano lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puna Soriano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice uppercut lands for Soriano. That snapped Yaga's head back.
Yaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yaga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soriano.
A swing and a miss from Yaga.
Soriano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Soriano controlling the action here.
Soriano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano controlling the action here.
Soriano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaga can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soriano moves into full mount! Yaga won't be happy about that!
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.
Soriano raining down hammerfists from mount.
Soriano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yaga is looking to escape.
Soriano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yaga is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Soriano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yaga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soriano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yaga taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soriano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soriano landing strikes from the mount and Yaga is in trouble!
Soriano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soriano has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yaga's face.
Yaga is squirming around, avoiding Soriano's attempts to control the action.
Soriano controlling the pace for now.
Soriano is trying to control here but Yaga has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soriano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puna Soriano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Soriano with a nice calf kick.
Soriano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yaga as he avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Soriano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yaga misses with an uppercut
and Yaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baba Yaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaga throws a hook but Soriano avoids it easily.
Yaga misses the body punch
and Soriano counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaga throws a leg kick but Soriano checks it.
Yaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soriano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yaga defends well and Soriano ends up having to push Yaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yaga lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Soriano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yaga tries to work over Soriano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soriano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soriano pushes off an throws an elbow but Yaga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaga avoiding damage as Soriano throws knees to the body.
Yaga throws a head punch that misses.
Yaga misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yaga throws a head punch that misses.
Soriano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaga's elbow.
Soriano throws a head punch that misses.
Soriano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Soriano.
Soriano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaga.
Yaga throws a head punch that misses.
Soriano misses with an elbow over the top.
Soriano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaga leaning his opponent against the cage.
Soriano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yaga stalling in the clinch but Soriano improves position.
Yaga misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano looking to throw knees to the head but Yaga is blocking nicely.
Baba Yaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sorianos head.
Soriano misses with a body punch.
Soriano lands a right hand.
Soriano misses with a punch on the inside.
Puna Soriano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Soriano.
Soriano gets through Yaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Soriano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yaga misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soriano is leaning against Yaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yaga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Soriano up against the cage.
Soriano trying to land knees to the body.
Soriano misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Soriano.
Soriano lands a shoulder strike.
Puna Soriano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soriano lands an elbow that stopped Yaga in his tracks for a moment.
Yaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soriano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaga misses with some punches.
Yaga taking a breather.
Soriano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soriano blocks an uppercut.
Yaga tries to work over Soriano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soriano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soriano landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano blocks an uppercut.
Yaga throws a head punch that misses.
Yaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yaga fails to land.
Soriano has a couple of punches blocked by Yaga.
Soriano blocking some punches.
Yaga misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puna Soriano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soriano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puna Soriano!
A victorious Puna Soriano 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Albodean (ranked 683 p4p, 1247 weight class) and Teo-King Beanbag (ranked 87 p4p, 149 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Albodean might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I ain't worried - One Republic. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Albodean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teo-King Beanbag!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albodean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beanbag moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albodean. Beanbag does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Albodean misses.
Beanbag steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Albodean.
Albodean with a hook.
Beanbag thuds his shin into the meat of Albodean's side.
Albodean lands a nice hook to Beanbag's body. Beanbag takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Albodean shoots in but no luck this time.
Albodean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beanbag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Beanbag misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Albodean misses the target.
Albodean moves away from the strike by Beanbag.
Albodean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beanbag swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick lands for Albodean.
Nick Albodean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beanbag takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Albodean misses with a body shot
and Beanbag counters with a low kick, right behind Albodean 's knee.
Donk. Albodean catches Beanbag right on the button with a cross.
Albodean shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beanbag manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beanbag pushes Albodean off and gets back to his feet.
Beanbag fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albodean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albodean connects with the punch.
Albodean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Albodean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albodean ducks under a wild hook from Beanbag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beanbag has Albodean up against the cage in a clinch.
Albodean tries to work over Beanbag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beanbag misses with a punch on the inside.
Beanbag will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Albodean up against the cage.
Albodean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beanbag lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Albodean backwards.
Albodean tries to work over Beanbag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beanbag can't find room to land a body shot as Albodean controls the action.
Beanbag stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Albodean lands a hook that snaps the head of Beanbag backwards.
Albodean pushes off an throws an elbow but Beanbag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beanbag has Albodean pressed against the cage.
Beanbag scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beanbag goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Albodean on the inside.
Beanbag lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Albodean tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beanbag lands with a right to the head.
Albodean presses Beanbag against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Albodean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beanbag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Albodean avoids it.
Beanbag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beanbag has a couple of punches blocked by Albodean.
Beanbag swings wildly with an uppercut but Albodean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beanbag lands a right hand.
Beanbag has a couple of punches blocked by Albodean.
Beanbag tries a body shot but Albodean blocks it.
A body shot lands from Beanbag.
Beanbag misses with a body punch.
Beanbag blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Beanbag.
Beanbag is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Albodean throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beanbag lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Beanbag.
Beanbag lands with a left to the head.
Beanbag misses with a punch to the body.
Beanbag lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beanbag lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Albodean backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beanbag obliges.
Albodean is breathing heavily.
Beanbag utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Beanbag with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Beanbag stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beanbag lands with a left to the head.
Beanbag struggles to land a body shot inside as Albodean controls his hands.
Beanbag working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albodean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beanbag digs a right hand into Albodean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Albodean's gas tank.
Beanbag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albodean is defending well for now.
Beanbag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teo-King Beanbag dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A shot to the liver by Beanbag. Beautiful body shot.
Albodean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beanbag.
Albodean throws a looping overhand right but Beanbag ducks down to avoid it.
Albodean misses with a body shot
enabling Beanbag to counter with a crisp jab.
Albodean throws a head kick that misses.
Albodean misses the jab.
Beanbag tries to counter by closing the distance.
Albodean misses with a straight right.
Beanbag slaps away a takedown attempt from Albodean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nick Albodean is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beanbag tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Albodean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beanbag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Beanbag can't find room to land a body shot as Albodean controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albodean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beanbag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albodean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Albodean can't find room to land a body shot as Beanbag controls the action.
A short left from Beanbag.
Albodean misses with a punch to the body.
Beanbag misses with a punch on the inside.
Albodean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Albodean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beanbag.
Beanbag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albodean.
Beanbag looking to throw knees to the head but Albodean is blocking nicely.
Albodean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beanbag throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Albodean has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Beanbag regains guard immediately.
Beanbag has his hands on Albodean's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albodean wants to control from the top but Beanbag keeps moving.
Albodean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beanbag keeping moving, preventing Albodean from controlling successfully.
Beanbag is pulling down on Albodean's head to control his posture.
Albodean wants to control from the top but Beanbag keeps moving.
Beanbag is pulling down on Albodean's head. It's preventing any offense from Albodean, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albodean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Albodean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beanbag sprawls well. Beanbag wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Albodean gets slowly back to his feet.
Beanbag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Albodean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albodean misses with a body punch
enabling Beanbag to counter with a crisp jab.
Beanbag gets tackled into the cage by Albodean. Albodean maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beanbag.
Beanbag lands a right hand that snaps the head of Albodean backwards.
Albodean blocks an uppercut.
Beanbag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beanbag tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Beanbag.
Beanbag lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Albodean struggles to land a body shot inside as Beanbag controls his hands.
Beanbag lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beanbag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Albodean misses with an elbow strike.
Beanbag lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Albodean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beanbag lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Albodean managing to block the knees to the body from Beanbag.
Beanbag tries to work over Albodean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Albodean struggles to land a body shot inside as Beanbag controls his hands.
Beanbag lands a knee to the body.
Beanbag with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Albodean swings wildly with an uppercut but Beanbag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albodean is trying to drag Beanbag to the mat but Beanbag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teo-King Beanbag 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. And we move into the final round!
Beanbag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beanbag tries to counter by closing the distance.
Albodean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albodean tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beanbag counters with a thumping low kick.
Albodean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beanbag throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Albodean to counter with a crisp jab.
Beanbag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albodean looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beanbag kicks Albodean off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albodean pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beanbag. Albodean does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albodean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beanbag prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beanbag.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albodean.
Beanbag lands a nice shot to the body.
Beanbag cracks Albodean with a nice body shot.
Beanbag blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beanbag softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beanbag misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Beanbag.
Albodean misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Beanbag.
A short right from Beanbag on the inside.
A knee to the head by Beanbag.
Beanbag lands a nice knee to the body.
Beanbag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nick Albodean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beanbag lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beanbag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beanbag breaks from the clinch.
Beanbag connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Albodean tries to clinch but Beanbag moves out of range.
Albodean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beanbag.
A shot to the body from Albodean misses
and Beanbag counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Beanbag looks at the referee who does nothing so Beanbag lands a crushing right that sends Albodean to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teo-King Beanbag!
A victorious Teo-King Beanbag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Nick Albodean stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boryslav Margera (ranked 835 p4p, 805 weight class) and Pultti Pyssy (ranked 92 p4p, 87 weight class). Margera comes into the arena with Daniel Lioneye - The King of Rock 'n' Roll blaring out of the sound system. Pultti Pyssy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pultti Pyssy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyssy misses with an uppercut
and Margera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Margera cracks Pyssy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pyssy throws a sloppy body shot
and Margera counters with a stiff right hand.
Margera throws a lazy uppercut
and Pyssy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Margera's guard.
Margera keeping full guard, as Pyssy tries to pass.
Margera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Margera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pyssy manages to get himself to full guard.
Margera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pyssy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Margera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pyssy seems keen to control Margera's posture.
Margera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pyssy's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Margera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pyssy's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyssy has his foot on Margera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Margera works his way back into a safe position though.
Pyssy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Margera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pyssy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Margera manages to get himself to full guard.
Margera pulls Pyssy in close to his closed guard and prevents Pyssy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pyssy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Margera 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.
Margera is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera wants to sweep but no luck.
Pyssy is looking to advance position but Margera has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Margera landing shots from mount.
Pyssy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pyssy trying to hold on to Margera's head to control him but Margera postures up.
Margera working Pyssy over with strikes.
Margera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margera lands with a punch from half guard.
Margera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Margera is thwarting Pyssy's attempts to control the position.
Margera prevents Pyssy from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Margera connects with a nice short shot to Pyssy's temple.
Margera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Margera working Pyssy over with strikes.
Margera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pyssy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Margera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Margera's back!
Margera is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pyssy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Margera's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Margera preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pyssy.
Margera looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pyssy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Margera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Margera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pyssy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Margera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Margera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pyssy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pyssy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Margera's guard.
Margera has control of Pyssy's left arm, preventing Pyssy from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryslav Margera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pyssy takes one to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Margera.
Margera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Margera lands a jab.
Pyssy lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Margera.
Pyssy lands a body shot.
Margera throws a hook to the side of Pyssy's head but Pyssy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pyssy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Margera defends it well.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Pyssy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looks like Margera has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Margera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Pyssy.
Boryslav Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera lands with a hook. Pyssy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyssy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Margera.
Pyssy throws a hook to the side of Margera's head but Margera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pyssy drops his hands momentarily and Margera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pyssy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Margera rushes Pyssy and presses him up against the cage.
Pyssy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pyssy blocks it with crossed arms.
Pyssy misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Margera.
Pyssy working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Margera.
A shot in the inside from Pyssy.
Pyssy scores with 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!
Pyssy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pyssy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Margera prevents a body shot from Pyssy.
Margera tries to land knees in the clinch but Pyssy avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Margera's elbow.
Pyssy prevents a body shot from Margera.
Margera working Pyssy over with knees to the body.
Pyssy just leaning against Margera, taking a breather.
Pyssy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Margera seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pyssy can turn it around.
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pyssy blocks it with crossed arms.
Margera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pyssy tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Margera digs a right hand underneath Pyssy's ribcage. Pyssy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Margera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pyssy is defending well for now.
Pyssy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pyssy working aggressively here.
Margera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boryslav Margera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pyssy stalling against the cage.
Margera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pyssy trying to control the position but instead, Margera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pyssy into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pyssy avoids it.
Pyssy cracks Margera with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Margera struggles to land a body shot inside as Pyssy controls his hands.
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pyssy blocks it with crossed arms.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Margera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pyssy can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pyssy.
Pyssy is looking to break free of the clinch but Margera has double underhooks.
Pyssy stalling.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Margera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pyssy avoiding damage as Margera throws knees to the body.
Pyssy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Margera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pyssy backwards.
Pyssy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Margera swings wildly with an uppercut but Pyssy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera lands with a light punch inside.
Margera misses with the head strike.
Margera working aggressively here.
Pyssy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Margera scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Margera.
Margera blocking some punches.
Margera lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pyssy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Margera as the two fighters clinch.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Margera looking to throw knees to the head but Pyssy is blocking nicely.
Margera tries to throw a body punch but Pyssy avoids it by throwing Margera back against the cage.
Margera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pyssy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryslav Margera dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pyssy throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Pyssy misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Pyssy.
Pyssy lands a head shot.
Margera lands a slapping body shot.
Margera lands with an overhand left.
Pyssy cracks Margera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pyssy thuds a left hand into Margera's body.
Margera lands with a shot to the body.
Pyssy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera looks to land a left hand but Pyssy moved out of range nicely.
Pyssy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Margera cracks Pyssy with a good jab.
Pyssy ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Margera misses with a hook
and Pyssy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Pyssy misses.
Margera throws a looping overhand right but Pyssy ducks down to avoid it.
Margera is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Margera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boryslav Margera is winning the standup battle so far.
Margera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pyssy slips a jab from Margera.
A jab from Margera does it's job there.
Margera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pyssy misses with a looping right.
Pyssy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pyssy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pyssy lands a head shot.
It looks like Boryslav Margera has been cut.
Pyssy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Margera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Margera misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera throws the left hand but Pyssy avoids the punch easily.
Margera throws a hook to the side of Pyssy's head but Pyssy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Margera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Margera digs a good hook to Pyssy's body.
Pyssy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Margera throws a hook but Pyssy blocks it.
Pyssy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pyssy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Margera throws a lazy uppercut
and Pyssy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Margera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pyssy counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera is rocked!
Pyssy looks to throw the jab but Margera is out of range.
Oh Margera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Margera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pyssy slips under a jab.
Pyssy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Margera seems to have got his legs back now.
Pyssy throws a leg kick that misses.
Pyssy throws the left hand but Margera avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pyssy.
Margera misses with a right hand
and Pyssy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Margera wants to sweep but Pyssy has passed to side control!
Pyssy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Margera keeps working.
Margera is trying to get back to half guard.
Pultti Pyssy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pyssy is looking to take a break and control but Margera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Margera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pyssy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Margera, who protects the arm well.
Boryslav Margera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Margera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Pyssy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pultti Pyssy.
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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boryslav Margera!
Our winner, Boryslav Margera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rockwell Mcgee (ranked 709 p4p, 787 weight class) and Montrese Andersson (ranked 81 p4p, 86 weight class). Mcgee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No More Hot Dogs. Andersson has chosen Wax -- Who Is Next as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Rockwell Mcgee has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rockwell Mcgee seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rockwell Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Montrese Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Mcgee misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Mcgee as he connects with a hook.
Andersson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andersson lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mcgee.
Mcgee works the jab nicely.
Mcgee looks to land a left hand but Andersson moved out of range nicely.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mcgee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgee misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson defending well as Mcgee loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgee.
Oooooh!!! Mcgee has knocked Andersson down with a huge combo! Mcgee steps away and waves a wobbly Andersson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Andersson is rocked!
 It looks like Montrese Andersson has been cut.
Andersson tries for a takedown but Mcgee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Andersson looks to move away, Mcgee throws a big counter combo but Andersson just gets out of the way.
Andersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcgee finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mcgee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgee looks to land a combination but Andersson avoids it well.
Andersson seems to have recovered his senses.
Andersson misses with an uppercut. Mcgee saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson scores with a hook to the body. Mcgee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcgee throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Mcgee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mcgee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mcgee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgee moves away.
Mcgee throws the left hand but Andersson avoids the punch easily.
Andersson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andersson misses with a hook to the body
letting Mcgee counter with a right hand.
It looks like Mcgee has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Andersson with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target.
Mcgee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mcgee throws a head kick that misses
and Andersson counters with a one-two to the body.
Andersson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andersson is looking for a kimura here.
Andersson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgee has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Andersson is on him like a limpet, forcing Mcgee back against the cage.
Mcgee can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgee missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson fails to land the takedown.
Mcgee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Andersson counter with a right hand.
Mcgee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Mcgee throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson.
Andersson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mcgee fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgee throws a series of punches but Andersson avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rockwell Mcgee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Montrese Andersson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Andersson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcgee.
Andersson misses with a double jab.
Mcgee motions for Andersson to come forward. Mcgee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Andersson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mcgee walks into a left hand.
Andersson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mcgee avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Andersson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mcgee with the inside leg kick.
Andersson shoots in and drives through. Mcgee sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mcgee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andersson at a distance.
Mcgee misses with a hook. Andersson ducked under it nicely.
Andersson throws a leg kick but Mcgee moved away.
Rockwell Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgee throws a combination that misses
and Andersson counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Mcgee.
Andersson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andersson misses with a looping left.
Rockwell Mcgee is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgee slips a jab and a cross from Andersson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee cracks Andersson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgee throws a big counter combination but Andersson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Mcgee keeps it at a distance.
Andersson scores with a takedown into Mcgee's guard.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Andersson manages to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Mcgee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mcgee taking some punishment here, with Andersson in his half guard.
Mcgee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Andersson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mcgee gets underhooks to prevent Andersson's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcgee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersson can do to turn this around?
Mcgee is trying to break the clinch but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Andersson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rockwell Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montrese Andersson.
Mcgee breaks the clinch.
Mcgee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcgee misses with the combination.
Andersson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mcgee throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcgee is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Andersson is predictable there
and Mcgee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andersson's knee momentarily.
Mcgee throws a shot from downtown. Andersson moves away and avoids it.
Andersson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Mcgee.
Mcgee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson.
Andersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Mcgee shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rockwell Mcgee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Montrese Andersson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Andersson swings widly with a right hand
and Mcgee counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgee misses the target.
Mcgee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andersson moves away from the strike by Mcgee.
Andersson cracks Mcgee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andersson lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andersson's head backwards.
Mcgee tried to score with a low kick but Andersson checks it.
Mcgee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson.
Andersson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andersson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcgee manages to break the clinch.
Mcgee looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
Mcgee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rockwell Mcgee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Mcgee misses.
Andersson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgee throwing a counter right hand but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson blocks a leg kick.
Montrese Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgee is looking for a counter combo.
Andersson throws a lazy right hand but Mcgee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee drops Andersson with a beautiful combination! Andersson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mcgee is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andersson misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgee. No joy for Andersson on that attempt.
Andersson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andersson gets a double leg takedown into Mcgee's guard.
Mcgee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcgee pushes Andersson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Andersson dodges the punch combination from Mcgee.
Rockwell Mcgee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson slips a jab from Mcgee.
Andersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mcgee. Mcgee obviously looking to wear him down.
Mcgee staying out of range there.
As Andersson looks to move away, Mcgee throws a big counter combo but Andersson just gets out of the way.
Mcgee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Andersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mcgee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mcgee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Andersson misses.
Andersson lands with a straight right. Mcgee didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a body shot.
Mcgee throws a hook to the side of Andersson's head but Andersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgee misses with a left hand
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcgee scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgee throws out a leg kick but Andersson moves out of range and Mcgee only half commits.
Mcgee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andersson has his takedown stuffed
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockwell Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montrese Andersson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockwell Mcgee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcgee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockwell Mcgee!
Post fight, Rockwell Mcgee took to the microphone: 'What did the giraffe say when he walked into the bar? He said, “Highballs on me, ladies!”'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doric Dienekes (ranked 233 p4p, 129 weight class) and Ivan Jankovic (ranked 30 p4p, 18 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doric Dienekes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Jankovic!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Jankovic throws the left hand but Dienekes avoids the punch easily.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dienekes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jankovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dienekes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dienekes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dienekes stalling.
Jankovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dienekes.
Jankovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
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.
Jankovic wants to improve his position but Dienekes is controlling well.
Dienekes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jankovic 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.
Dienekes wants to control but Jankovic is keeping him busy.
Dienekes uses his free foot to push down on Jankovic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jankovic.
Jankovic is squirming around, avoiding Dienekes's attempts to control the action.
Jankovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dienekes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dienekes throws a wild left hand from mount and Jankovic manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dienekes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jankovic is squirming around, avoiding Dienekes's attempts to control the action.
Dienekes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dienekes thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankovic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dienekes.
Dienekes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jankovic has worked his arm free - good work by Jankovic!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dienekes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dienekes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dienekes misses with the ground and pound.
Dienekes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dienekes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jankovic is not content to let Dienekes control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dienekes avoids the body shot from Jankovic.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dienekes has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dienekes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dienekes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jankovic pulls Dienekes in close to his closed guard and prevents Dienekes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dienekes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jankovic is keeping the position for now.
Dienekes 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.
Dienekes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dienekes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jankovic can do to turn this around?
Dienekes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dienekes content to stall in guard here.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jankovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doric Dienekes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Dienekes slips nicely into half guard.
Dienekes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jankovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jankovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dienekes.
Dienekes thows a huge punch but Jankovic dodges it nicely.
Jankovic is refusing to be controlled, as Dienekes sits in half guard.
Jankovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jankovic is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic is looking to control Dienekes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jankovic avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dienekes wants to pass to mount but Jankovic is defending the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dienekes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jankovic avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dienekes.
And Jankovic responds with a good body kick, but Dienekes manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doric Dienekes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dienekes shoots for a takedown but Jankovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jankovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Jankovic as Dienekes shoots in.
Jankovic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dienekes blocks it well.
Jankovic throws out a loose jab but Dienekes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jankovic misses with an uppercut
and Dienekes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jankovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic looking to control.
Jankovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dienekes trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom.
Dienekes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jankovic keeping full guard, as Dienekes tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jankovic throws a lazy body kick
and Dienekes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dienekes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dienekes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dienekes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dienekes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully.
Dienekes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dienekes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jankovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dienekes blocks a head kick by Jankovic.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dienekes with a poor takedown
and Jankovic counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Jankovic looks at the referee who does nothing so Jankovic lands a crushing right that sends Dienekes to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jankovic! Ivan Jankovic retains his middleweight title!
Ivan Jankovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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