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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DeShaun Holton Jr (ranked 2411 p4p, 2887 weight class) and Thomas Quessy (ranked 321 p4p, 374 weight class). Holton Jr comes to the cage accompanied by D12 - Purple Hills. Quessy has chosen NTM - Ma Benz as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeShaun Holton Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Quessy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quessy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Quessy working the ground and pound but Holton Jr is defending the strikes.
Quessy has hold of Holton Jr's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Holton Jr seems comfortable defending it but Quessy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Holton Jr is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Holton Jr is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Quessy couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Quessy!
A relieved looking Thomas Quessy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Dlask (ranked 3641 p4p, 2779 weight class) and Benson Beckley (ranked 310 p4p, 257 weight class). Benson Beckley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dominik Dlask's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominik Dlask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benson Beckley!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dlask misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beckley.
Beckley clinches.
Dlask is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dlask tries to work over Beckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dlask stalling in the clinch but Beckley improves position.
Beckley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Beckley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've been hearing that Dlask has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dlask postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dlask throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beckley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dlask makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dlask is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beckley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dlask can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dlask lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlask working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beckley's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dlask accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Beckley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dlask is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Dlask.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlask can't find room to land a body shot as Beckley controls the action.
Dlask fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dlask doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dlask has a couple of punches blocked by Beckley.
Beckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beckley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dlask is just out of range.
Beckley throws a looping overhand right but Dlask ducks down to avoid it.
Beckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dlask manages to avoid it.
Beckley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beckley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dlask finds it's way round the side to connect with Beckley's head.
Beckley takes the fight into the clinch.
Dlask is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beckley tries to pull guard but Dlask forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dlask swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckley jumps guard and drags Dlask to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dlask connects with a couple of short punches.
Dlask lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dlask scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dlask trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dlask scoring with some ground and pound.
Dlask working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beckley's head.
Dlask 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.
Beckley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dlask is controlling him.
Dlask is in close to Beckley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beckley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dlask landing some decent shots from guard.
Beckley wants to stand up but Dlask is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dlask working some strikes from top position.
Dlask scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dlask postures up in Beckley's guard and throws a big left but Beckley blocks it.
Beckley working for a triangle but Dlask defends it easily.
Dlask cracks Beckley with a solid left hand.
Beckley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dlask is aware though and is defending well.
Dlask with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dlask with a nice head shot there.
Dlask got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dlask has managed to get both his arms back between Beckley's legs - danger averted.
Dlask landing with the ground and pound.
Beckley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dlask gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dlask's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dlask got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dlask has managed to get both his arms back between Beckley's legs - danger averted.
Dlask landing some decent shots from guard.
Dlask is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beckley looking for a guillotine here but Dlask defends easily.
Dlask working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
 Beckley is rocked!
Dlask avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beckley is still in real trouble! Can Dlask finish him?
Dlask postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominik Dlask dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dlask takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beckley seems to have recovered his senses.
Dlask is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beckley can do to turn this around?
Dlask lands a jab to the head.
Beckley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beckley throws a sloppy head kick and Dlask moves out of range easily.
Beckley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dlask avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dlask getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beckley walks into a left hand.
Beckley drops Dlask with a beautiful combination! Dlask stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beckley is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dlask was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckley.
Dlask misses with a straight left.
Beckley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dlask moves away.
Beckley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dlask throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dlask lands with a right hand.
Beckley tries to clinch but Dlask moves out of range.
Dlask thuds his right hand into Beckley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Dlask misses the target.
Beckley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dlask misses the target.
Beckley moves forwards but Dlask connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beckley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dlask blocks it well.
Beckley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Beckley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dlask.
Dlask throws a hook to the side of Beckley's head but Beckley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dlask misses with a looping left.
Beckley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dlask with a body shot.
Beckley tries to clinch up.
Dlask throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beckley throws a jab when Dlask was well out of range.
Beckley swings for the body but Dlask moves out of range.
Dlask throws a lazy right hand but Beckley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dlask throws a hook but Beckley avoids it easily.
Beckley takes a swing at Dlask's ribcage but misses.
Beckley lands a head shot.
Beckley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dlask.
A swing and a miss from Beckley.
Beckley misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Dlask was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beckley.
A big left from Dlask misses.
Beckley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benson Beckley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beckley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dlask.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckley lands with a big left! Dlask is wobbled badly! Beckley comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Dlask to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benson Beckley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Krahujec (ranked 2485 p4p, 3502 weight class) and Hafthor Kruger (ranked 301 p4p, 381 weight class). Hafthor Kruger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kamil Krahujec's chin.
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213
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6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Krahujec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hafthor Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krahujec slips a straight right by Kruger.
Kruger misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kruger throws a leg kick but Krahujec sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kruger scores with a sloppy right hand. Krahujec should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krahujec is out of range.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krahujec walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruger 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.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krahujec closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruger circles away.
Kruger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krahujec is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruger.
Krahujec takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krahujec.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krahujec is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kruger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Krahujec tries to move to mount but Kruger blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is trying to control Krahujec's posture but Krahujec avoids it.
Krahujec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kruger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kruger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krahujec wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krahujec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kruger wants to control but Krahujec postures up.
Kruger is looking to regain half guard here but Krahujec keeps moving and retains side control.
Krahujec works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Kruger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kruger tries to improve position but can't.
Krahujec wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kruger, who protects the arm well.
We've been hearing that Krahujec has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Krahujec's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Krahujec working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krahujec looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Krahujec working the ground and pound.
Krahujec scoring with punches and elbows.
Kruger wants to control but Krahujec postures up.
Krahujec looks up at the clock and then as Kruger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Krahujec smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Krahujec cracks Kruger with a big right hand but Kruger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec looks up at the clock and then as Kruger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Krahujec smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kruger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krahujec. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krahujec connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kruger some visible discomfort.
Krahujec scores with a couple of short elbows.
Krahujec in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kruger is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamil Krahujec!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damar Sulekov (ranked 2300 p4p, 2372 weight class) and Vlastimil Vyr (ranked 132 p4p, 134 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damar Sulekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlastimil Vyr!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vyr swings for the body but Sulekov moves out of range.
Sulekov tries to counter with a takedown but Vyr is quick to defend against it.
Sulekov moves away from the strike by Vyr.
Sulekov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vyr throws a body shot but no joy.
Sulekov attempts a counter takedown but Vyr avoids it well and moves away.
Sulekov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sulekov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sulekov walks into a jab.
 It looks like Damar Sulekov has been cut.
Vyr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vyr misses with a straight right.
Sulekov tries to counter with a takedown but Vyr is quick to defend against it.
Vyr misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vyr just misses with a punch to the body.
Vyr misses with a straight right.
Sulekov attempts a counter takedown but Vyr avoids it well and moves away.
Sulekov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sulekov tries to counter with a takedown but Vyr is quick to defend against it.
Vyr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sulekov counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulekov throws a strike aimed at the side of Vyr's head but Vyr avoids it well.
Sulekov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sulekov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sulekov prevents Vyr from escaping the position.
Sulekov cracks Vyr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sulekov landing a few strikes.
Vyr throws Sulekov to one side and escapes!
Vyr throws a jab when Sulekov was well out of range.
A big right from Vyr misses.
Sulekov avoids the body shot from Vyr.
Sulekov attempts a counter takedown but Vyr avoids it well and moves away.
Sulekov blocks a jab.
Vyr throws a hook but Sulekov blocks it.
Sulekov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vyr sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vyr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sulekov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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. Sulekov connects with a nice short shot to Vyr's temple.
Vyr is trying to stand back up but Sulekov is controlling him
Sulekov is nestled in close to Vyr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sulekov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sulekov thows a huge punch but Vyr dodges it nicely.
Sulekov drops an elbow to the side of Vyr's head.
Vyr is rocked!
Sulekov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vyr is still in real trouble! Can Sulekov finish him?
Sulekov unloads with some huge strikes here! Vyr is out! Sulekov wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damar Sulekov!
During a confident post fight interview, Damar Sulekov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 933 p4p, 1745 weight class) and Arriorus Adee (ranked 101 p4p, 180 weight class). Arriorus Adee struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Cormac Mac Airt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arriorus Adee!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Airt checks a low kick from Adee.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt lands a glancing blow to the side of Adee's head.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adee.
Adee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mac Airt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mac Airt misses with a hook
and Adee counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Adee.
Adee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mac Airt takes a step back to recover.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adee.
Adee ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adee looks to throw a body kick
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Adee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adee throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Adee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mac Airt is out of range and Adee settles back down.
Adee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
and Adee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Adee's head but Adee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Adee.
Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
Mac Airt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adee counters with a nice leg kick.
Adee swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Adee moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Adee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mac Airt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mac Airt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adee breaks the clinch.
Mac Airt wants to clinch up but Adee keeps it at a distance.
Mac Airt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adee as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adee misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adee misses with a straight left.
Mac Airt misses with a hook.
Mac Airt throws a right and a left that Adee avoids nicely.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adee was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Adee lands a head kick. Mac Airt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adee lands a body shot.
Adee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac Airt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
Adee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adee tries a head kick but it misses.
Adee slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt punishes Adee's body with a nice straight punch.
Adee lands a slapping body shot.
Adee throws a wild body kick that Mac Airt sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adee misses with a head kick.
Adee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adee staying out of range there.
Adee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Airt moves away.
Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adee.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Adee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Adee.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that misses
and Adee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
and Adee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mac Airt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adee lands a front kick.
Adee walks into a left hand.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Mac Airt tries to land a leg kick but Adee saw it coming and moves away.
Adee looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mac Airt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt scores with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Adee.
Adee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the body kick.
Adee misses with a body kick.
A nice combination there by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a shot to the body.
Adee takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mac Airt lands a glancing blow to the side of Adee's head.
Adee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mac Airt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adee under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Adee is just out of range.
Adee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adee was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arriorus Adee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.
Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adee.
Mac Airt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adee to score with a decent uppercut.
Adee misses with a wild body shot.
Adee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a right hand to the body.
Adee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adee lands a jab to Mac Airt's midsection.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Adee moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
Adee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Adee counters with a stiff right hand.
Adee jabs Mac Airt right on the nose. Mac Airt blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Adee counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mac Airt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adee under the eye.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Adee moves out of range.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the body kick from Adee.
Mac Airt throws a poor cross that misses
letting Adee counter with a right hand.
Adee misses with a lunging right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mac Airt blocks a head kick by Adee.
Adee ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Adee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mac Airt is able to avoid easily.
Mac Airt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mac Airt finds it's way round the side to connect with Adee's head.
Mac Airt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mac Airt at a distance.
Adee needs to keep his hands up - Mac Airt had a free shot at his head there.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Adee's shoulder, as Adee tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt wants to clinch up but Adee keeps it at a distance.
Adee counters with a body kick.
Mac Airt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Adee.
Mac Airt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mac Airt scores with a sloppy right hand. Adee should have avoided that one.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adee.
Mac Airt misses the shot to the body.
Mac Airt scores with a hook to the body. Adee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cormac Mac Airt is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Adee ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Adee blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Adee.
Mac Airt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adee throws a lazy right hand but Mac Airt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Adee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick from Adee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mac Airt misses with a shot to the body
and Adee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Adee's head but Adee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Adee punishes Mac Airt's body with a nice straight punch.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Adee was well out of range.
Adee replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mac Airt blocks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adee scores with a spinning back kick!
Mac Airt stuns Adee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mac Airt throws a good cross that connects.
Adee scores with a hook.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Adee throws a body shot but no joy.
Adee staying out of range there.
Mac Airt lands with a hook. Adee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mac Airt at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adee blocks a jab.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up.
Mac Airt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that second round.
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.
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
A nice side step and Adee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adee connects with an inside leg kick.
Mac Airt checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Adee moved out of range.
Adee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adee slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Adee staying out of range there.
Adee misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adee.
Adee avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Adee avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Adee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adee manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adee! But no joy.
Adee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Adee's shoulder, as Adee tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adee moves away.
Adee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Airt staying out of range there.
Mac Airt misses with a lunging right hand
and Adee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Adee misses the target.
Mac Airt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mac Airt slips a straight right by Adee.
Adee blocks a jab.
Mac Airt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adee. Adee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Adee staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Adee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt misses with the combination.
Adee closes the distance and clinches.
Adee swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac Airt.
Adee misses with the head strike.
Adee misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adee is keeping busy.
Adee tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adee blocking some punches.
Adee tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
Adee letting Mac Airt take a breather here.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mac Airt.
Mac Airt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mac Airt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adee walks away with a smile on his face. Mac Airt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adee scores with a nice right hand.
Mac Airt blocks a head kick by Adee.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Adee misses with a looping right.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adee.
Adee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Adee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adee lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Adee avoids the punch easily.
Adee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mac Airt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mac Airt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adee throws the kick towards the body but Mac Airt avoids it.
It looked like Mac Airt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adee.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Adee.
And Adee responds with a good body kick, but Mac Airt manages to step out the way in time.
Adee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adee's head backwards.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adee throws a body kick that misses.
Adee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arriorus Adee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arriorus Adee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between White Cole (ranked 1424 p4p, 1483 weight class) and Powder Puff (ranked 179 p4p, 189 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, White Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Powder Puff!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puff throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Puff doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
Cole appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puff slips under a jab.
Puff motions for Cole to come forward. Puff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puff 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.
Puff connects with a jab.
It looks like White Cole has been cut.
Puff throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Puff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Puff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puff looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Puff throws a body shot but no joy.
Puff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puff throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Puff tries to land a leg kick but Cole saw it coming and moves away.
Cole misses with a body punch
and Puff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Puff lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cole has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cole and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Powder Puff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole misses with a looping right.
Puff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Puff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cole throwing a counter right hand but Puff manages to avoid it.
Puff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole scores with a jab. Puff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puff throws a leg kick which misses Cole's front leg but catches the back leg as Cole tries to avoid it.
A left lands for Cole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cole drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole is trying to keep Puff in close.
Puff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cole is proving hard to escape from.
Cole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Puff trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole controlling Puff's posture.
Puff seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Puff looking to pass the guard.
Cole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole has his feet on Puff's thighs here. He's pushed Puff off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Puff screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). White Cole!
A victorious White Cole thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Powder Puff stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe I lost to that little piece of shit. I'm retiring.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ike James (ranked 1228 p4p, 2116 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 166 p4p, 280 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kersikov's choice of entrance music: 2 Best Enemies - Phases . Ike James has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Kersikov.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov defends well and James ends up having to push Kersikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James up against the cage.
James tries to pull guard but Kersikov holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kersikov stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
Kersikov is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kersikov working some strikes from top position.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
James keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
James wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is controlling Kersikov's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
Kersikov pulls guard successfully.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. James pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
James is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kersikov.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
James with a poor takedown
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kersikov drops James with a straight left! Oh this is bad for James! Kersikov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Kersikov!
Roman Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Never Hurry (ranked 1207 p4p, 1212 weight class) and Alexus Argento (ranked 155 p4p, 157 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Never Hurry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexus Argento!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hurry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Argento manages to avoid it.
Hurry misses with a hook
and Argento counters with a shoot takedown. Hurry fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Argento's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hurry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Argento throws a strike but Hurry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Argento looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hurry is defending well. Argento quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hurry has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Argento celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexus Argento!
Alexus Argento seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Fisher (ranked 478 p4p, 372 weight class) and Jakov Pavlek (ranked 45 p4p, 38 weight class). Pavlek has chosen Cool Kids of Death - Czloweik Mucha as his entrance music. Jakov Pavlek acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, John Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jakov Pavlek!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fisher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pavlek has time to react.
John Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher lands a leg kick that knocks Pavlek off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fisher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pavlek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pavlek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fisher swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pavlek.
Pavlek slips a straight right by Fisher.
Pavlek is looking to chop away at Fisher's legs.
A swing and a miss from Pavlek.
Fisher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pavlek gets tackled into the cage by Fisher. Fisher maintains the clinch.
Fisher misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Pavlek.
Fisher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pavlek backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher blocks an uppercut.
Pavlek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pavlek working hard to break the clinch.
Fisher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pavlek prevents a body shot from Fisher.
Pavlek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pavlek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisher digs a right hand into Pavlek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pavlek's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlek working hard to break the clinch.
Pavlek working aggressively here.
Pavlek is leaning against Fisher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fisher tries to work over Pavlek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pavlek breaks from the clinch.
Fisher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fisher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fisher misses with an uppercut. Pavlek saw that one coming.
Fisher swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pavlek to counter with a crisp jab.
Fisher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pavlek.
Pavlek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fisher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fisher with a nice calf kick.
Fisher misses with a body shot.
And Pavlek responds with a good body kick, but Fisher manages to step out the way in time.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fisher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fisher lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fisher throws a low kick, looking for Pavlek's leg but Pavlek calmly moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Fisher.
Pavlek throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Fisher. Those never looked like landing.
Fisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Pavlek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pavlek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fisher misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Pavlek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fisher slips under a jab.
Fisher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Fisher coming out on top.
Fisher misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fisher misses the target.
Pavlek looks to land a left hand but Fisher moved out of range nicely.
Fisher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fisher throws a body punch but Pavlek moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Fisher.
Fisher connects with an inside leg kick.
Pavlek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fisher feints and then cracks Pavlek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pavlek down.
A big left from Fisher misses.
Pavlek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
Fisher scores with a jab to the head.
Pavlek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Fisher with a jab.
Fisher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pavlek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pavlek avoids the body shot from Fisher.
Fisher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pavlek. Pavlek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fisher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Pavlek counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pavlek lands a big uppercut and Fisher crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fisher looks OK. Pavlek waves Fisher back to his feet!
 Fisher is rocked!
Fisher looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavlek is just out of range.
Oh Fisher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pavlek checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fisher lands a jab to the nose.
Fisher stuns Pavlek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fisher misses with a series of wild punches.
Pavlek flicks out a counter leg kick but Fisher steps away.
Fisher seems to have got his legs back now.
Fisher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlek throws the left hand but Fisher avoids the punch easily.
Fisher half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pavlek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pavlek on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fisher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pavlek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pavlek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fisher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pavlek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fisher throws a chopping leg kick but Pavlek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Pavlek.
A big left from Pavlek misses.
Fisher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pavlek can do to turn this around?
Fisher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pavlek.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fisher.
Fisher with a hook.
John Fisher is winning the standup battle so far.
Fisher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pavlek doesn't seem bothered though.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fisher lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher lands with an overhand left.
Fisher looks to land a combination but Pavlek avoids it well.
Fisher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisher. Pavlek does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fisher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pavlek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pavlek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pavlek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Fisher coming out on top.
Fisher lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Fisher. Beautiful body shot.
Fisher lands a leg kick that knocks Pavlek off balance momentarily.
Pavlek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
Pavlek throws a front kick aimed at Fisher's knee but Fisher avoids it well.
Pavlek digs a good hook to Fisher's body.
Pavlek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pavlek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fisher scores with the left hand. Pavlek knows he should have avoided that one.
Pavlek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fisher.
Fisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fisher throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fisher misses with a combination
and Fisher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pavlek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisher was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavlek.
Fisher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pavlek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fisher throws a body shot but no joy.
Pavlek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pavlek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pavlek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fisher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fisher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fisher takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fisher takes a swing at Pavlek's ribcage but misses.
Fisher throws a chopping leg kick but Pavlek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pavlek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fisher circles away quickly and effectively.
Fisher throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pavlek counters with a good, hard body kick but Fisher shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Fisher misses.
Pavlek throws out a counter right but Fisher avoids it with no problem.
Fisher is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pavlek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Fisher.
Nice shot by Fisher.
Pavlek moves forwards but Fisher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but Pavlek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fisher blocks a jab.
Pavlek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fisher throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fisher scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher swings for the body but Pavlek moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pavlek throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Fisher misses its target.
Pavlek misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher scores with a jab.
Fisher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pavlek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pavlek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Pavlek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fisher tries to work over Pavlek's front leg with a kick but Pavlek checks it.
Fisher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fisher scores with a jab to the head.
Fisher throws a leg kick which misses Pavlek's front leg but catches the back leg as Pavlek tries to avoid it.
Fisher lands with a right hand.
Fisher feints and then cracks Pavlek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pavlek down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fisher.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fisher throws a series of strikes that have Pavlek backpedaling.
An inside leg kick lands from Fisher.
Pavlek drops his hands momentarily and Fisher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pavlek tries to keep at a distance but Fisher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fisher misses with the head strike.
Fisher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavlek.
Pavlek breaks the clinch.
Fisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pavlek throws a fast counter high kick but Fisher manages to duck under it in time.
Pavlek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Fisher.
Pavlek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fisher seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pavlek on the side of the head.
Fisher moves in looking to clinch but Pavlek pushes him off.
Pavlek is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavlek moves away.
Fisher looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavlek is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher avoids the body shot from Pavlek.
Fisher throws a poor cross that misses
and Fisher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pavlek throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
Fisher misses with a wild body shot.
Fisher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fisher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Fisher.
Fisher scores with a body shot.
Pavlek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fisher swinging wildly here.
Fisher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Fisher.
Jakov Pavlek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fisher lands a leg kick that knocks Pavlek off balance momentarily.
Fisher clinches.
Pavlek breaks the clinch.
Fisher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fisher misses with a combination
and Fisher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pavlek misses with a looping left.
Pavlek throws a body kick that misses.
Fisher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pavlek.
A low kick from Fisher misses
and Pavlek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavlek. Fisher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fisher has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek manages to break the clinch.
Fisher scores with a hook to the body. Pavlek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fisher moves in looking to clinch but Pavlek pushes him off.
Fisher misses with a hook.
Fisher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavlek.
Fisher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pavlek under the eye.
Pavlek blocks the body kick.
Fisher staying out of range there.
Fisher scores with a leg kick.
Fisher swings for the body but Pavlek moves out of range.
Pavlek now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fisher scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Pavlek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fisher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pavlek can pounce on him.
Fisher moves away from the strike by Pavlek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Fisher.
A low kick lands for Fisher.
Fisher connects with a body shot that sends Pavlek's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fisher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pavlek throws a body punch but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher throws a leg kick that misses.
Fisher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pavlek.
Fisher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pavlek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fisher jabs at Pavlek's body.
Fisher cracks Pavlek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pavlek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
Fisher feints and then cracks Pavlek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pavlek down.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Fisher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fisher 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fisher!
A less than humble John Fisher misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Rapheal (ranked 304 p4p, 148 weight class) and Frank Morrison (ranked 44 p4p, 19 weight class). Morrison has chosen Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Rapheal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rapheal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rapheal.
A swing and a miss from Rapheal.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapheal is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Rapheal there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison jabs Rapheal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morrison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rapheal's head.
Rapheal throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morrison has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rapheal walks into a straight right hand from Morrison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rapheal throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick from Rapheal.
Morrison connects with a right hand. Rapheal shakes it off.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Rapheal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison lands with a hook. Rapheal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morrison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rapheal's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rapheal is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison thows a huge punch but Rapheal dodges it nicely.
Morrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rapheal is not content to let Morrison control the position.
Morrison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Morrison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rapheal tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Morrison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rapheal is controlling Morrison's trapped leg to prevent Morrison from advancing to side control.
Morrison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morrison lands with a punch from half guard.
Morrison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rapheal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Rapheal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rapheal tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Morrison drops an elbow to the side of Rapheal's head.
Rapheal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Rapheal keeps moving.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rapheal's head.
Morrison won't allow Rapheal to sweep him here.
Rapheal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morrison is in close to Rapheal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapheal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal looking to control.
Rapheal wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Rapheal blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Rapheal moved out of range nicely.
Rapheal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rapheal scores with a nice head shot.
Rapheal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morrison dives in and grabs Rapheal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rapheal pushes down on Morrison's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Rapheal misses the target.
Rapheal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rapheal slips a straight right by Morrison.
A little feinted left hand from Rapheal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rapheal defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Rapheal defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Rapheal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morrison shoots in and gets a takedown into Rapheal's guard.
Rapheal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison cracks Rapheal with a solid left hand.
Rapheal controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapheal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morrison is working Rapheal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morrison won't allow Rapheal to sweep him here.
Morrison lands a couple of digs.
Frank Morrison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rapheal's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapheal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morrison is in close to Rapheal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morrison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morrison won't allow Rapheal to sweep him here.
Morrison distracts Rapheal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison is working Rapheal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rapheal keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Rapheal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal is working hard here to advance position.
Rapheal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morrison controls the pace.
Rapheal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frank Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rapheal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Rapheal misses.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Rapheal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morrison throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Morrison misses.
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rapheal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Morrison.
A shot to the liver by Morrison. Beautiful body shot.
Rapheal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rapheal just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rapheal misses with a leg kick
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison lands a head shot.
Rapheal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison throws a body punch but Rapheal moves out of range.
Rapheal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Morrison finds it's way through Rapheal's defenses.
Morrison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morrison drives through with a takedown into Rapheal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rapheal trying to control the position.
Morrison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapheal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rapheal 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Mark Rapheal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Rapheal's head but Rapheal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Rapheal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morrison.
Morrison throws out a powerful jab.
Rapheal misses with a body shot
and Morrison counters with a left and a right that stings Rapheal.
Morrison cracks Rapheal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morrison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rapheal is fending him off so far but Morrison persists. Nope, Rapheal circles away and we're back to standing.
Rapheal scores with a jab. Morrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Rapheal - just one landing.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rapheal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapheal misses the target.
Rapheal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Rapheal moved out of range.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Rapheal appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rapheal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Rapheal slips the punch.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rapheal tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Morrison there.
Rapheal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rapheal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morrison scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapheal trying to control from the bottom.
Morrison wants to control but Rapheal is keeping him busy.
Rapheal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rapheal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morrison throws a big elbow that misses.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rapheal's head.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Rapheal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control but Rapheal is working from the bottom.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison postures up and lands a big shot to Rapheal's brow.
Rapheal pulls Morrison in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Rapheal moved out of range.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Rapheal moves away and avoids it.
Rapheal just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison connects with a body shot that sends Rapheal's belly button to the back.
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morrison punishes Rapheal's body with a nice straight punch.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rapheal is looking to counter the offense by Morrison and move into the clinch.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapheal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rapheal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison scores with a body shot.
Morrison throws a right and a left that Rapheal avoids nicely.
Rapheal wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morrison.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Morrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morrison 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
Frank Morrison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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