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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Boone (ranked 25194 p4p, 24887 weight class) and Dane Webster (ranked 508 p4p, 507 weight class). Spencer Boone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Spencer Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dane Webster!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boone or perhaps it was just good defense by Webster, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster tries to sprawl but Boone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Webster is trying to control but can't.
Boone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Webster is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Webster is trying to control but can't.
Boone trying to pass the guard but Webster defending well.
Boone prevents Webster from improving his position.
Webster tries to kick Boone off but Boone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Webster is looking to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boone seems to be working for a kimura but Webster defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boone wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Webster avoids it really well and circles away.
Webster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boone misses with a takedown
and Webster counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Boone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone jumps guard.
Boone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Spencer Boone will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Webster moves into the clinch.
Boone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Webster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Webster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone missing with knees to the body.
Boone blocks the elbow strike.
Boone is trying to push Webster away but Webster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boone tries to pull guard but Webster won't allow it.
Webster throws an elbow that misses.
Boone is trying to drag Webster to the mat but Webster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Boone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boone wants to break the clinch but can't.
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.
Boone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Webster backwards.
Webster prevents Boone from breaking the clinch.
Boone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Webster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boone can't break the clinch.
Webster misses with an elbow strike.
Boone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Webster avoids it.
Boone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boone'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone wants a takedown but no success here.
Boone gets through Webster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Webster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boone's efforts to push away.
Boone wants a takedown.
Boone is trying to pull guard but Webster has him pressed against the cage.
Webster throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boone cracks Webster with a nice body shot.
Webster stops a takedown attempt from Boone.
Boone jumps guard but Webster stands there with Boone around his waist. Boone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Webster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webster pinned against the cage. Webster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Webster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Webster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boone tries to throw a body punch but Webster avoids it by throwing Boone back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Webster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boone tries to circle away but Webster has him pinned against the cage.
Boone avoids a wild elbow strike from Webster.
Webster misses with an elbow over the top.
Webster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Webster looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boone blocks an elbow strike from Webster.
Boone avoids a wild elbow strike from Webster.
Boone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster lands an elbow that stopped Boone in his tracks for a moment.
Webster misses with an elbow over the top.
Boone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Webster misses with an elbow strike.
Boone tries to break the clinch but Webster is controlling the position.
Boone blocks the elbow strike.
Boone wants to get back to striking at distance but Webster won't allow it.
Webster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boone avoids the elbow strike from Webster, against the cage.
Boone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Webster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Webster throws an elbow but misses.
Boone avoids a wild elbow strike from Webster.
Boone jumps guard but Webster stands there with Boone around his waist. Boone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Boone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Webster is defending well for now.
Boone blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Boone fails to land.
Webster throws an elbow but it misses.
Webster creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boone's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boone is trying to pull guard but Webster has him pressed against the cage.
Boone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boone tries to pull guard but Webster won't allow it.
Boone jumps guard but Webster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Webster lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boone misses with a knee strike.
Webster gets underhooks to prevent Boone's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dane Webster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Webster 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Webster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clark Luna (ranked 4609 p4p, 24944 weight class) and Issac Wade (ranked 343 p4p, 377 weight class). Issac Wade will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clark Luna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Issac Wade!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Luna!
Luna is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wade off and has taken his back!
Luna is cranking Wade's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Wade! He's tightened the choke and Wade is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clark Luna!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Bautista (ranked 3582 p4p, 5231 weight class) and Koda Southam (ranked 195 p4p, 235 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koda Southam!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Southam as Bautista shoots in.
Nice uppercut lands for Southam. That snapped Bautista's head back.
Bautista avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bautista avoids the head kick by Southam.
Bautista shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Southam looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bautista drops an elbow to the side of Southam's head.
Bautista takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bautista looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Southam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bautista scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Southam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bautista sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bautista working some strikes from top position.
Bautista 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bautista cracks Southam with a solid left hand.
Bautista with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bautista working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Southam has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bautista stopping the sweep attempt from Southam.
Bautista is working Southam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Southam wants to sweep here but Bautista controlling him for the moment.
Bautista makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bautista makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bautista lands a couple of elbows.
Bautista trying to control but Southam is working from the bottom.
Southam trying to keep a closed guard but Bautista is proving a slippery customer.
Bautista content to stall in guard here.
Bautista preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautista controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bautista postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bautista content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bautista stands up over Southam, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bautista working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bautista with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bautista is in close to Southam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bautista landing some decent shots from guard.
Bautista is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bautista is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bautista controlling from the top position.
Bautista might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bautista lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southam has momentary wrist control but Bautista slips an elbow through the middle.
Bautista lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bautista postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bautista's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Southam can't keep his opponent in guard - Bautista advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bautista passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Southam!
Bautista lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Southam working to try and regain half guard.
Bautista connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bautista breaks from Southam's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bautista lands with some strikes.
Southam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Southam looks winded!
Bautista connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bautista content just to control the position here.
Southam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bautista landing shots from mount.
Bautista raining down shots from the mount!
Bautista looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bautista is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bautista landing strikes, looking to finish!
 Southam is rocked!
Bautista punishing his opponent with strikes.
Southam is still in real trouble! Can Bautista finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Southam is in a horrible position here. Bautista smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Bautista dominated that round.
That's time! Bautista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bautista bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Southam on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Victor Bautista overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bautista creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A big shot lands for Bautista! That's hurt Southam! Will he recover? Bautista fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Bautista!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Coffey (ranked 5075 p4p, 3487 weight class) and Urvin Mortonfar (ranked 457 p4p, 361 weight class). Urvin Mortonfar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Magnus Coffey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urvin Mortonfar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortonfar blocks a low kick nicely.
Mortonfar looks to land a combination but Coffey avoids it well.
Coffey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coffey shoots in looking for a takedown but Mortonfar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coffey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mortonfar lands a head kick!
 It looks like Magnus Coffey has been cut.
Mortonfar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mortonfar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coffey swivels and escapes.
Mortonfar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magnus Coffey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urvin Mortonfar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coffey closes the distance and clinches.
Coffey is trying to break the clinch but Mortonfar has him pressed against the cage.
Coffey is working for takedown but Mortonfar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mortonfar tries to score a body lock takedown but Coffey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffey is trying to break the clinch but Mortonfar is controlling him.
Mortonfar is trying to trip Coffey. He has hold of a leg but Coffey is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mortonfar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Coffey looking to control.
Mortonfar preventing the sweep.
Mortonfar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Coffey throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mortonfar escapes and throws Coffey's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Coffey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coffey looks to move to half guard but instead Mortonfar has passed into mount! Damn!
Mortonfar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Coffey is looking to get to half guard.
Coffey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mortonfar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mortonfar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mortonfar punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coffey tries to improve his position but instead Mortonfar has taken his back!
Coffey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mortonfar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Coffey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coffey wants to control his opponent's hands but Mortonfar gets his hands free.
Mortonfar trying to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coffey is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coffey is keeping busy.
Coffey trying to control the hands but Mortonfar breaks the grip.
Mortonfar controlling well, preventing Coffey from escaping the position.
Coffey is breathing heavily.
Mortonfar tries to keep control of the position but Coffey is staying busy.
Mortonfar controlling well, preventing Coffey from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Coffey right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mortonfar struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Urvin Mortonfar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Coffey's cut.
That's time! Coffey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mortonfar darts in looking for a takedown but Coffey gets double underhooks and turns Mortonfar into the cage.
Mortonfar gets a clinch.
Coffey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mortonfar smiles and moves away.
Coffey shoots in for a takedown but Mortonfar shows good takedown defense.
Magnus Coffey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mortonfar shoots in for a double leg but Coffey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mortonfar stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Coffey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mortonfar tries to clinch there but Coffey circles away.
Mortonfar clinches with his opponent.
Mortonfar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mortonfar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Coffey trying to hold on to Mortonfar's head to control him but Mortonfar postures up.
Coffey tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Coffey trying to control from the bottom.
Mortonfar stalling.
Coffey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Mortonfar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coffey is just riding it out for now. Mortonfar eventually gives up the hold.
Coffey tries to get to full guard but Mortonfar has control of the leg.
Coffey won't allow Mortonfar to pass to mount.
Coffey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortonfar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mortonfar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mortonfar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mortonfar wants to control but Coffey is keeping him busy.
Urvin Mortonfar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coffey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mortonfar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coffey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mortonfar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mortonfar wants to control but Coffey is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coffey wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mortonfar is keen to just control but Coffey is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mortonfar drives through and clinches with Coffey against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mortonfar.
Coffey is trying to pull guard but Mortonfar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mortonfar jumps guard.
Coffey stands and steps away. Mortonfar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mortonfar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mortonfar fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mortonfar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coffey as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Urvin Mortonfar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Coffey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Coffey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coffey ducks under a wild hook from Mortonfar.
Mortonfar slaps away a takedown attempt from Coffey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coffey is looking to clinch but Mortonfar is avoiding it.
As Coffey backs off Mortonfar throws a huge counter combo but Coffey manages to avoid it all.
Mortonfar dives in for a single leg takedown but Coffey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Coffey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Coffey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mortonfar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coffey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coffey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Coffey enables Mortonfar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Coffey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Coffey has his feet on Mortonfar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Mortonfar. No joy for Coffey on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Coffey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mortonfar shoots in and bounces Coffey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Coffey wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mortonfar manages to pass to side control.
Mortonfar trying to pass the guard but Coffey defending well.
Mortonfar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mortonfar seems content to control.
Mortonfar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mortonfar seems to be looking for submissions.
Coffey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mortonfar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mortonfar's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coffey avoiding Mortonfar 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coffey is hanging on to Mortonfar's back as he tries to escape.
Coffey just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mortonfar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortonfar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mortonfar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mortonfar wants to control but Coffey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coffey wants to take a breather but Mortonfar is having none of it.
Mortonfar wants to improve his position but Coffey is controlling well.
Mortonfar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mortonfar is trying to maintain the position but Coffey is very close to passing his half guard.
Coffey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coffey seems to be looking for submissions.
Coffey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mortonfar on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mortonfar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Urvin Mortonfar.
Well Mortonfar 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urvin Mortonfar!
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