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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeramiah Brewer (ranked 25589 p4p, 3719 weight class) and Alexei Volkov (ranked 463 p4p, 346 weight class). Brewer comes to the cage accompanied by Take me home, Country road. Alexei Volkov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeramiah Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexei Volkov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer stuffs the takedown.
Brewer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brewer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
Brewer tries to counter by clinching up but Volkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brewer is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Brewer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Volkov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Brewer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Volkov!
An out of breath Alexei Volkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devan Duran (ranked 4159 p4p, 5322 weight class) and Frank Willems (ranked 415 p4p, 462 weight class). Devan Duran could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Willems's chin.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Devan Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Willems!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willems shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duran but Duran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duran scores with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Frank Willems has been cut.
Willems blocks a head kick by Duran.
Willems walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheers as Duran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Willems doesn't seem phased though.
Duran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duran lands a nice shot that snaps Willems's head back.
Duran swings for the body but Willems moves out of range.
Duran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Willems misses with a head kick.
Duran jabs Willems to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Willems lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duran circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Duran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Duran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Duran drops Willems with a naaaaasty hook - Willems is in real trouble here! Duran dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devan Duran!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Dirk (ranked 3714 p4p, 3236 weight class) and Uegaki Reijiro (ranked 404 p4p, 361 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Dirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uegaki Reijiro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reijiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Reijiro throws an off balance right hand
and Dirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dirk punishes Reijiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Dirk throws a front kick aimed at Reijiro's knee but Reijiro avoids it well.
Reijiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dirk misses with the combination.
Dirk misses with a double jab
and Reijiro counters with a three punch combo that has Dirk backing up. Dirk nods at Reijiro to acknowledge the strikes.
Dirk throws a nice looking combination but Reijiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirk dodges the punch combination from Reijiro.
Dirk staying out of range there.
Dirk's corner calls for a 1-2. Dirk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reijiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reijiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Dirk does no damage.
Reijiro throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Dirk counter with a right hand.
Reijiro throws a lazy right hand but Dirk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dirk misses with a two punch combination.
Reijiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reijiro scores with a hook.
Reijiro misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Dirk.
A jab from Reijiro misses.
Dirk lands a jab to the nose.
Reijiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dirk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reijiro scores with a decent looking hook.
Dirk clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirk trying to stall but Reijiro improves his position.
Dirk prevents Reijiro from breaking the clinch.
Dirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reijiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dirk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reijiro's head backwards.
Reijiro takes one to the chin there.
Dirk throws out a loose jab but Reijiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Reijiro misses.
Dirk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reijiro counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reijiro.
Reijiro misses with a double jab
and Dirk counters with a right hand to the body.
Reijiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reijiro tries to keep at a distance but Dirk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dirk breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reijiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reijiro looks to land a left hand but Dirk moved out of range nicely.
It looks like Dirk has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dirk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dirk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reijiro.
A slow jab from Reijiro misses its intended target.
Reijiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dirk manages to break the clinch.
Dirk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reijiro counters with a right hand to the body.
Dirk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reijiro swings for the body but Dirk moves out of range.
Dirk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reijiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dirk was well out of range. Poor timing from Reijiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reijiro defending well as Dirk loads up on a big left hand.
Dirk misses with a wild combination.
Reijiro lands a nice shot that snaps Dirk's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reijiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dirk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reijiro jabs Dirk right on the nose. Dirk blinks but takes it well.
Reijiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirk is just out of range.
Dirk is looking to clinch but Reijiro is avoiding it.
Dirk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reijiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dirk scrambles back to his feet.
Reijiro avoids the head kick by Dirk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Reijiro finds it's way through Dirk's defenses.
Reijiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dirk tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uegaki Reijiro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reijiro misses with a double jab
and Dirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dirk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reijiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Reijiro avoids the body shot from Dirk.
Reijiro throws a counter combo.
Dirk moves away from the strike by Reijiro.
Dirk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reijiro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dirk slips under a jab from Reijiro.
Dirk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dirk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reijiro.
Dirk is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk slips a straight right by Reijiro.
Dirk scores with a head kick.
Uegaki Reijiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Dirk.
Reijiro connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reijiro throws a shot from downtown. Dirk moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirk closes the distance and clinches.
Reijiro cracks Dirk with a nice body shot.
Reijiro taking a breather.
Reijiro tries to throw a body punch but Dirk avoids it by throwing Reijiro back against the cage.
Dirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reijiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dirk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reijiro misses with a straight left.
Dirk slips under a jab from Reijiro.
Danny Dirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reijiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dirk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Reijiro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A lazy left from Reijiro finds it's target.
Dirk throws a series of punches but Reijiro moves out of range.
Dirk moves forwards but Reijiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirk tries to land a leg kick but Reijiro saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reijiro. Dirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Dirk.
Reijiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirk is just out of range.
It looked like Dirk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dirk throws a leg kick but Reijiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Reijiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reijiro swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reijiro throws a nice looking combination but Dirk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reijiro misses with an uppercut
letting Dirk counter with a right hand.
Reijiro throws a lazy right hand but Dirk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reijiro throws a jab when Dirk was well out of range.
Dirk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reijiro moves away.
Reijiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dirk drops Reijiro with a beautiful combination! Reijiro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dirk is looking for the KO!
 Reijiro is rocked!
Reijiro walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Reijiro limp body while Dirk jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Dirk!
Danny Dirk tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Alro (ranked 3358 p4p, 3357 weight class) and Slade Hodge (ranked 315 p4p, 314 weight class). Slade Hodge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Alro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slade Hodge!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodge has managed to clinch.
Alro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alro keeps the fight on the outside.
Alro throws a good cross that connects.
Hodge throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hodge is in Alro's guard.
Hodge working some strikes from top position.
Hodge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hodge would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hodge preventing the sweep.
Hodge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hodge is controlling him.
Hodge 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alro wants to stand but Hodge is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodge fails to land the takedown.
Alro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hodge swivels and escapes.
Alro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hodge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alro counters with a straight right hand.
Alro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hodge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hodge sprawls and moves away.
Juan Alro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Hodge.
Hodge tries to clinch there but Alro circles away.
Alro has closed the distance and engaged Hodge in a clinch.
Alro breaks from the clinch.
Hodge shoots in but Alro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alro moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alro is trying to stand up here but Hodge is controlling him well.
Hodge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hodge lands with a punch from half guard.
Hodge is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hodge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hodge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hodge is thwarting Alro's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hodge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hodge is nestled in close to Alro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hodge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Hodge might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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 Juan Alro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hodge misses with a takedown attempt - Alro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hodge drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alro wants to stand and escape but Hodge is having none of it.
Alro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hodge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge trying to control but Alro is working from the bottom.
Hodge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodge controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alro trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hodge defending well as Alro loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Alro.
It looks like Slade Hodge has been cut.
Hodge misses with a takedown
and Alro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hodge's knee momentarily.
Hodge dives in and grabs Alro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alro pushes down on Hodge's head and hops out.
Juan Alro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Hodge.
Alro tries to clinch but Hodge is having none of it.
Hodge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alro defends it nicely.
Alro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodge wants to clinch up but Alro keeps it at a distance.
Hodge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alro on his heels. He'll look to pass Alro's guard now, I'm sure.
Hodge wants to control from the top but Alro keeps moving.
Alro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hodge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hodge is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alro trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alro keeping moving, preventing Hodge from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hodge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alro.
Alro gets caught flat footed, as Hodge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hodge passes Alro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hodge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alro looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodge is taking a breather. Alro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hodge is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Hodge seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Slade Hodge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Slade Hodge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alro rushes Hodge and presses him up against the cage.
Hodge wants a takedown.
Alro crunches a lovely knee into Hodge's ribcage.
Alro tries to land knees in the clinch but Hodge avoids the damage to the body.
Alro breaks the clinch.
Hodge shoots in but no luck this time.
Alro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hodge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hodge somewhat.
Juan Alro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Hodge.
Hodge swats away the attempt to clinch by Alro.
Hodge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hodge momentarily.
Alro scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hodge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alro sprawls well initially but Hodge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alro wants to stand back up but Hodge manages to pass into side control.
Alro prevents Hodge from improving position.
Hodge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Alro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hodge in side control, throwing shots but Alro defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Alro is looking for a sweep.
Hodge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alro keeps working.
Hodge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hodge remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The adventures of Hodge the control monster continue. Boring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alro can't do much from the bottom here.
Alro tries to escape but Hodge is in control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hodge shoots in but Alro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hodge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alro swivels and escapes.
Hodge blocks a head kick by Alro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alro shoots in but Hodge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hodge fails with the takedown.
Hodge closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alro did well to prevent Hodge getting side control.
Alro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hodge passes to full mount!
Hodge working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hodge controlling from mount.
Hodge lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Alro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Alro!
Juan Alro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Slade Hodge had this to say: 'I'm not done here.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Steelstorm (ranked 4180 p4p, 3061 weight class) and Iskender Aliev (ranked 446 p4p, 367 weight class). Steelstorm comes to the cage accompanied by No cap. Aliev has chosen Bakili Balasiyam as his entrance music. Iskender Aliev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominic Steelstorm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iskender Aliev!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliev slips under a jab.
Steelstorm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Steelstorm misses with a left hand
and Aliev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steelstorm tries to kick Aliev off but Aliev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aliev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steelstorm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aliev moves nicely into side control.
Steelstorm tries to escape but Aliev is in control.
Aliev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aliev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aliev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steelstorm keeps working.
Aliev tries for a kimura but Steelstorm is defending well.
Aliev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aliev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aliev trying to control the action but Steelstorm is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steelstorm pushes Aliev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aliev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aliev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steelstorm is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aliev is controlling him well.
Aliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steelstorm is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Aliev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steelstorm, who protects the arm well.
Steelstorm is trying to buck Aliev off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliev taking a breather here.
Aliev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steelstorm keeps working.
Aliev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steelstorm is pushing Aliev's head away, looking to escape. Aliev manages to hold on to the position though.
Aliev wants to control but Steelstorm is keeping him busy.
Aliev tries for a kimura but Steelstorm is defending well.
Steelstorm is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Aliev take his back! Uh oh - Aliev has got a rear naked choke here! Steelstorm is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iskender Aliev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wall Floor (ranked 4590 p4p, 2766 weight class) and Alexander Tampolla (ranked 264 p4p, 193 weight class). Alexander Tampolla will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wall Floor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Tampolla!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tampolla throws a nice head kick!
Tampolla connects with a solid leg kick.
Floor shoots in but no luck this time.
Tampolla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Floor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Floor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tampolla counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tampolla.
Floor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tampolla has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wall Floor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Floor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Floor can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tampolla throws an elbow but misses.
Floor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Floor jumps guard but Tampolla stands there with Floor around his waist. Floor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tampolla lands a left hand.
Tampolla lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Floor pulls guard successfully.
Floor keeping moving, preventing Tampolla from controlling successfully.
Tampolla preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floor is trying to hold Tampolla in close to prevent damage but Tampolla has managed to pass into half guard.
Tampolla working the head and body with strikes.
Tampolla working the head and body with strikes.
Floor is looking to improve his position.
Tampolla thows a huge punch but Floor dodges it nicely.
Tampolla missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Floor wants to get back to full guard.
Floor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tampolla.
Floor tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tampolla has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Floor is bucking up trying to escape but Tampolla cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampolla tries to control but Floor wriggling away.
Floor regains half guard.
Floor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Floor tries to get to full guard but Tampolla has control of the leg.
Tampolla drops an elbow to the side of Floor's head.
Tampolla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Floor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tampolla won't allow Floor to sweep him here.
Tampolla makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Floor is looking for a triangle but Tampolla pushes his legs off easily.
Tampolla won't allow Floor to sweep him here.
Tampolla wants to control from the top but Floor keeps moving.
Tampolla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tampolla looking to sit in guard and control but Floor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tampolla wants to sweep here but Floor controlling him for the moment.
Tampolla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Floor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floor being controlled here momentarily.
Floor pushing down on Tampolla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tampolla tries to kick Floor off but Floor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Floor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tampolla wants to control but Floor is keeping busy.
Tampolla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tampolla tries to kick Floor off but Floor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Floor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Floor is looking for a kimura but Tampolla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Floor to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Tampolla will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Floor misses with a takedown attempt - Tampolla sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tampolla drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Floor defends it well.
Tampolla throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tampolla forces Floor back against the cage and clinches.
Floor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tampolla to keep the fight standing.
Tampolla pushes off an throws an elbow but Floor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Floor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tampolla pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wall Floor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Floor throws a head punch that misses.
Tampolla trying to control the position but instead, Floor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tampolla into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tampolla takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floor is trying to trip Tampolla. He has hold of a leg but Tampolla is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Floor persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tampolla is looking to stand up but Floor isn't so interested in that idea.
Floor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampolla is looking to stand up but Floor isn't so interested in that idea.
Wall Floor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tampolla is working an open guard so Floor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Tampolla.
Tampolla connects with a good right hand that stumbles Floor. Floor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tampolla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Floor with a poor takedown
letting Tampolla counter with a right hand.
Floor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tampolla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Floor somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tampolla feints and then cracks Floor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Floor down.
Floor fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampolla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tampolla takes the fight into the clinch.
Tampolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tampolla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Floor in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tampolla jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tampolla clinches.
Tampolla throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Floor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tampolla prevents it.
Tampolla lands an elbow inside.
Tampolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Floor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tampolla is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tampolla has escaped and now he's on top!
Tampolla connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tampolla off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Floor is defended easily by Tampolla.
Floor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tampolla defends well and Floor ends up having to push Tampolla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Floor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tampolla has Floor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tampolla pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Floor tumbling to the mat - Tampolla dives into Floor's guard.
Tampolla works over Floor with some ground and pound from guard.
Tampolla is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tampolla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tampolla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Floor keeping moving, preventing Tampolla from controlling successfully.
Floor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tampolla is controlling him.
Floor is trying to control the position but Tampolla postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tampolla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tampolla gets a clinch.
Floor has Tampolla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tampolla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tampolla lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Floor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tampolla misses with a few strikes there.
Tampolla takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tampolla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Floor moves to clinch but Tampolla breaks away
and Tampolla counters with a nice body shot.
Wall Floor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Floor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Floor checks a leg kick.
Tampolla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Floor. That did some damage!
Tampolla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tampolla gets a clinch.
Tampolla gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Floor.
Tampolla lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floor is trying to trip Tampolla. He has hold of a leg but Tampolla is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Floor persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tampolla wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Floor manages to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Floor throws a strike but Tampolla avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tampolla pulls Floor in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampolla is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Floor is controlling him.
Tampolla throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Floor drops back looking for a leg! Tampolla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tampolla manages to kick Floor off! Floor jumps back into Tampolla's guard.
Floor won't allow Tampolla to get back to his feet.
Floor forces his way into half guard.
Tampolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Floor stops Tampolla from getting back to his feet.
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.
Floor trying to mount his opponent but Tampolla defends it.
Tampolla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tampolla is looking to get back to is feet but Floor passes into side control.
Floor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tampolla to see if he's OK.
Tampolla is trying to improve his position.
Floor landing strikes.
Tampolla takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tampolla tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Floor presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Floor working the ground and pound effectively.
Tampolla is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floor throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tampolla has his hands clasped together but Floor breaks the hold and Tampolla is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wall Floor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conner Mclovin (ranked 2984 p4p, 4195 weight class) and Matthew Hawkins (ranked 294 p4p, 368 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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World class boxer
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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 Las Vegas, Conner Mclovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mclovin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mclovin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mclovin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hawkins throws a sloppy head kick and Mclovin moves out of range easily.
Mclovin looks for a takedown but Hawkins sprawls well.
Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mclovin.
Mclovin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hawkins to the mat! Hawkins manages to get full guard.
Hawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mclovin passes into half guard.
Hawkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mclovin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hawkins is trying to control but can't.
Mclovin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawkins's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mclovin lands a nice short elbow.
Mclovin 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 one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawkins defending well though.
Hawkins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mclovin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mclovin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mclovin 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.
Mclovin drops an elbow to the side of Hawkins's head.
Hawkins wants to control but Mclovin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mclovin pulls his head out easily.
Hawkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mclovin is working away from the top position though.
Hawkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawkins is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins is looking to control Mclovin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hawkins avoid being mounted?
Mclovin lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin working over Hawkins with some ground and pound. Hawkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mclovin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawkins wants to get back to full guard.
Mclovin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mclovin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mclovin working Hawkins over with strikes.
Mclovin trying to control the action but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
Hawkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Mclovin is thwarting Hawkins's attempts to control the position.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mclovin.
Hawkins tries to kick Mclovin off but Mclovin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hawkins tries to get to full guard but Mclovin has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin working Hawkins over with strikes.
Hawkins tries to roll over but Mclovin keeps him under control.
Mclovin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mclovin throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Mclovin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hawkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hawkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Mclovin from advancing to side control.
Mclovin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hawkins is looking to get back to full guard here but Mclovin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hawkins is looking to reverse the position.
Hawkins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mclovin.
Hawkins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mclovin.
Mclovin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hawkins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mclovin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mclovin landing strikes.
Mclovin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hawkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mclovin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mclovin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hawkins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Mclovin crashes against the mat.
Mclovin works to advance to full mount. Hawkins defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclovin cracks Hawkins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hawkins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hawkins is squirming around, avoiding Mclovin's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conner Mclovin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mclovin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawkins misses with a takedown attempt - Mclovin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawkins moves out of range as Mclovin strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Mclovin misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mclovin.
Mclovin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mclovin fails to land the takedown.
Mclovin misses with a body shot.
Hawkins dives in and grabs Mclovin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mclovin pushes down on Hawkins's head and hops out.
It looked like Mclovin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Conner Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mclovin or perhaps it was just good defense by Hawkins, which made it look bad.
Hawkins throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawkins tries to avoid it but Mclovin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawkins to the ground. Hawkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conner Mclovin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mclovin misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mclovin misses with a takedown attempt - Hawkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawkins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mclovin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkins can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin closes the distance and pushes Hawkins back into the cage.
Mclovin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mclovin tries to score a body lock takedown but Hawkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mclovin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Hawkins is stalling here.
Mclovin is trying to break the clinch but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Mclovin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawkins lands an uppercut.
Hawkins prevents Mclovin from breaking the clinch.
Hawkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Mclovin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mclovin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mclovin scores with a shot to the side of Hawkins's head.
Mclovin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawkins stuns Mclovin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawkins sprawls well. Hawkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mclovin gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawkins throws a sloppy head kick and Mclovin moves out of range easily.
Hawkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Mclovin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mclovin shoots in but no luck this time.
Hawkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mclovin stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawkins. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hawkins!
Mclovin misses with a looping left.
Hawkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mclovin lands a leg kick that knocks Hawkins off balance momentarily.
Mclovin fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin with a poor takedown
and Hawkins counters by clinching up.
Hawkins stalling the fight.
Hawkins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mclovin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hawkins can turn it around.
Hawkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mclovin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mclovin misses with a takedown attempt - Hawkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mclovin clinches with his opponent.
Mclovin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mclovin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mclovin tries to throw a body punch but Hawkins avoids it by throwing Mclovin back against the cage.
Hawkins fails to pull guard.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but Mclovin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mclovin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawkins's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mclovin uses from the top position.
Hawkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mclovin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mclovin throwing strikes but missing.
Mclovin wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mclovin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mclovin connects with a couple of short punches.
Mclovin lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conner Mclovin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mclovin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mclovin rushes Hawkins and presses him up against the cage.
Mclovin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hawkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from Mclovin.
Hawkins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jab by Hawkins.
Mclovin avoids the head kick by Hawkins.
Hawkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mclovin circles away.
The fighters circling - Mclovin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mclovin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mclovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conner Mclovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mclovin dives in and grabs Hawkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawkins pushes down on Mclovin's head and hops out.
Mclovin looks to clinch
and Hawkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matthew Hawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mclovin wants to land a leg kick but Hawkins is out of range.
Hawkins is looking to clinch but Mclovin is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Mclovin tries to sprawl out of it but Hawkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mclovin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mclovin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mclovin misses with a right hand
and Hawkins counters by clinching up.
Mclovin keeps control of Hawkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mclovin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hawkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conner Mclovin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mclovin manages to break the clinch.
Mclovin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hawkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Hawkins's guard now, I'm sure.
Hawkins is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mclovin dives into side control.
Hawkins is looking to regain half guard here but Mclovin keeps moving and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Mclovin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin working the head and body with strikes.
Mclovin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working.
Hawkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins is looking for a sweep.
Mclovin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hawkins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hawkins struggling a bit here.
Mclovin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Mclovin working the ground and pound.
Mclovin landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mclovin.
Hawkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Mclovin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mclovin working the strikes but Hawkins uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mclovin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mclovin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawkins defending well though.
Hawkins wants to improve his position but Mclovin is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawkins defending well though.
Hawkins trying to control but Mclovin postures up.
Hawkins has his hands clasped together around Mclovin's back. He's all about the action.
Mclovin slips a nice elbow through Hawkins's hands, connecting with Hawkins's forehead.
Mclovin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hawkins is trying to control but can't.
Conner Mclovin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mclovin throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Matthew Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mclovin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mclovin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conner Mclovin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mclovin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conner Mclovin!
A pretty intense looking Conner Mclovin took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Austin Dennie (ranked 3616 p4p, 2363 weight class) and Mikey Musumeci (ranked 303 p4p, 207 weight class). Mikey Musumeci looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Dennie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Musumeci!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musumeci looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dennie!
Dennie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Musumeci has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Musumeci wants to control for a moment but Dennie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Musumeci wants to pass to mount but Dennie is defending the position.
Dennie pushes Musumeci off and gets back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dennie. That's going to slow Musumeci down.
Dennie throws a head kick that misses
and Musumeci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musumeci is looking to take a break and control but Dennie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Musumeci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dennie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dennie is staying active underneath Musumeci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musumeci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dennie is trying to escape back to his feet but Musumeci uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dennie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Musumeci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dennie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dennie tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dennie trying to get back to his feet but Musumeci is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennie is trying to get back to his feet but Musumeci has full control of the position and if anything, Dennie has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dennie manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
A punch combination from Dennie misses.
Dennie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Musumeci looks for a takedown but Dennie sprawls well.
Dennie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Musumeci tries for a takedown but Dennie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mikey Musumeci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musumeci shoots in but Dennie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Austin Dennie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Musumeci.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennie throws a right and a left that Musumeci avoids nicely.
Dennie throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Dennie misses
and Musumeci counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Musumeci wants to pass the guard but Dennie is keeping the position.
Musumeci prevents Dennie from getting back to his feet.
Musumeci controlling from the top position.
Dennie wants to stand up but Musumeci is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennie wriggles free and stands up.
Musumeci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dennie pinned against the cage. Dennie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Musumeci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dennie.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Musumeci.
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 Austin Dennie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Musumeci shoots in and gets a takedown into Dennie's guard.
Dennie wants to get back to his feet but Musumeci is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Musumeci pushes down on Dennie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Musumeci stops Dennie from getting back to his feet.
Mikey Musumeci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Musumeci controlling the pace.
Dennie wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musumeci is working for a submission of some sort.
Dennie is trying to stand up here but Musumeci is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musumeci seems to be looking for submissions.
Dennie is trying to stand.
Dennie manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A combination from Dennie does no damage.
Dennie throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dennie.
Dennie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Musumeci is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci misses with a takedown attempt - Dennie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Musumeci is still on wobbly legs! Can Dennie finish him?
Musumeci is breathing heavily.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Dennie has cracked Musumeci with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Dennie lands another huge swinging hook and Musumeci tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Musumeci, before Dennie can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Austin Dennie!
An out of breath Austin Dennie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Dawson (ranked 3101 p4p, 2335 weight class) and Colt Ho (ranked 375 p4p, 293 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colt Ho!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Dawson does no damage.
Derrick Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dawson misses with a straight left.
Dawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ho's hands.
Ho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson at a distance.
Ho throws a nice looking combination but Dawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dawson throws a leg kick but Ho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dawson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Colt Ho has been cut.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Ho swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho.
A clash of legs there as Ho blocks the low kick.
Ho misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson throws a right hand that Ho ducks under and follows up with a left that Ho also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Dawson misses.
Dawson connects with a nice looking jab.
Ho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ho misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson misses with the combination.
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho has Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
A short left from Dawson.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ho leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ho tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Ho cracks Dawson with a nice body shot.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Dawson.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Ho avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson.
Still in the clinch, Ho scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Ho.
Dawson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ho or not.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Ho.
Dawson pushes Ho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawson tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Ho lands a body punch.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawson controls his hands.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Dawson tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Ho misses with some punches.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho controls his hands.
Ho tries for a takedown but Dawson manages to get underhooks.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dawson or not.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho.
Ho blocks a body shot from Dawson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Ho lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Ho.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawson.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike.
Dawson prevents a body shot from Ho.
Ho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Dawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colt Ho's cut.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ho gets a clinch.
Ho lands a nice uppercut.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Ho takes a shot to the head.
Dawson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dawson.
Dawson works on Ho's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Ho.
A head punch on the inside from Dawson fails to land.
Dawson gets through Ho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dawson throws an elbow that misses.
Dawson prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho.
A short right from Ho on the inside.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
Ho is trying to drag Dawson to the mat but Dawson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
Dawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Derrick Dawson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
Ho takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Ho.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawson.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Dawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Dawson lands an uppercut.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho.
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Dawson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ho working aggressively here.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson misses with the head strike.
Dawson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ho lands an uppercut.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Ho.
Dawson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Dawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Dawson controls the action.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike.
Ho tries to score a body lock takedown but Dawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Derrick Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Ho.
Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
Ho manages to break the clinch.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Ho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dawson.
Dawson takes a swing at Ho's ribcage but misses.
Ho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dawson in his tracks.
Ho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ho takes the fight into the clinch.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawson lands an elbow inside that Ho shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
Ho tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ho leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Ho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dawson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Ho.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawson misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Dawson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colt Ho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ho misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Ho misses with a hook.
Dawson misses with an uppercut.
Dawson throws a leg kick but Ho checks it.
Dawson moves out of range as Ho strikes.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho.
Colt Ho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Ho misses its intended target.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Ho misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Ho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawson doesn't seem phased though.
Dawson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ho off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ho moves out of range of the leg kick from Dawson.
Dawson looks to throw the jab but Ho is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Ho.
Ho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dawson thuds his right hand into Ho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ho.
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson misses with an uppercut.
Ho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ho stuns Dawson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ho misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson tests Ho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ho is rocked!
A slow jab from Dawson misses its intended target.
Ho is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Derrick Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ho darts in and clinches Dawson up against the cage.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ho goes for a takedown attempt but Dawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ho is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Dawson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Ho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawson doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Dawson's shoulder, as Dawson tries to avoid the shot.
Dawson throws a big shot that misses.
Colt Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson throws a low kick but Ho avoids it.
Dawson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Dawson slips a straight right by Ho.
Ho misses with a straight left.
Ho scores with a nice strike.
Dawson thuds his right hand into Ho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dawson throws a chopping leg kick but Ho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ho tries to clinch up.
Ho misses with a hook.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Ho doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Good shot there by Dawson.
Dawson misses the jab.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
and Ho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Dawson looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.
Ho tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Derrick Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Ho.
Ho clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson keeps control of Ho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson gets through Ho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Ho to work.
Ho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dawson misses with a straight right.
Dawson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ho.
Ho throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Ho slips a straight right by Dawson.
A countering left hand to the body from Ho misses.
Ho has managed to clinch.
Ho misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho.
A nice left hand lands by Ho.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Derrick Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Ho.
A short left from Dawson.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Derrick Dawson.
Well Dawson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Dawson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickety Cricket (ranked 2307 p4p, 2613 weight class) and Drew Bones (ranked 262 p4p, 302 weight class). Rickety Cricket had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickety Cricket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Drew Bones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cricket closes the distance and clinches.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Bones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cricket forces Bones back against the cage and clinches.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bones cracks Cricket with a right hand to the side of the head.
 It looks like Rickety Cricket has been cut.
Bones moves into the clinch.
Bones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cricket prevents it.
Cricket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cricket digs a right hand underneath Bones's ribcage. Bones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Bones.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones blocks an uppercut.
Cricket can't find room to land a body shot as Bones controls the action.
Cricket tries a body shot but Bones blocks it.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Bones has Cricket pushed against the cage.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cricket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cricket doesn't manage to clinch there - Bones circles away.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cricket is fending him off so far but Bones persists. Nope, Cricket circles away and we're back to standing.
Bones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cricket is looking to clinch.
Cricket moves in looking to clinch but Bones pushes him off.
Bones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cricket tries to clinch but Bones moves out of range.
Cricket avoids the head kick by Bones.
Cricket instigates a clinch.
Cricket definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bones pushes Cricket up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Cricket.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cricket tries to clinch up.
Bones swats away the attempt to clinch by Cricket.
Cricket rushes Bones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
Bones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cricket misses with a body punch.
Bones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket struggles to land a body shot inside as Bones controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rickety Cricket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Bones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Cricket lands an uppercut.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Bones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Cricket as the two fighters clinch.
Bones is trying to pull guard but Cricket turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bones fails to pull guard.
Bones takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones has his hands on Cricket's head, controlling the position.
Bones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Bones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickety Cricket dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rickety Cricket's cut.
That's time! Cricket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cricket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Bones prevents a body shot from Cricket.
Rickety Cricket has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cricket struggles to land a body shot inside as Bones controls his hands.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bones can't get the takedown.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket lands a right hand.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Cricket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cricket.
Bones tries to circle away but Cricket has him pinned against the cage.
Cricket stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Bones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rickety Cricket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cricket is looking to clinch.
Cricket defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bones.
Cricket tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cricket moves into the clinch.
Cricket can't find room to land a body shot as Bones controls the action.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bones wants a takedown but no success here.
Rickety Cricket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Bones.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cricket.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Bones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cricket smiles and moves away.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cricket blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket has closed the distance and engaged Bones in a clinch.
Cricket lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bones.
Bones blocks a body shot from Cricket.
Bones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cricket moves in looking to clinch but Bones pushes him off.
Bones throws a counter combo.
Bones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cricket fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cricket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cricket moves to clinch but Bones breaks away
and Bones counters with a straight right hand.
Cricket fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cricket tries to clinch there but Bones circles away.
Cricket moves to clinch but Bones breaks away
letting Bones counter with a right hand.
Cricket tries to clinch up but Bones circles away and keeps his distance.
Bones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cricket clinches up against the cage.
Cricket lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bones backwards.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bones's elbow.
Bones manages to pull guard.
Bones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bones is pulling down on Cricket's head. It's preventing any offense from Cricket, at least for the moment.
Cricket has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones controls Cricket momentarily but Cricket frees himself.
Bones is controlling Cricket's posture.
Bones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bones passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickety Cricket dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rickety Cricket's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bones throws the left hand but Cricket avoids the punch easily.
Cricket wants to clinch.
Cricket wants to clinch.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cricket as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bones is defended easily by Cricket.
Cricket stuffs the takedown attempt from Bones. Bones gets slowly back to his feet.
Rickety Cricket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Bones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch but Bones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cricket is looking to clinch.
Cricket is looking to clinch.
Bones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cricket has managed to clinch.
Cricket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket lands an uppercut.
Cricket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bones blocks an uppercut.
Cricket pushes Bones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Bones jumps guard and drags Cricket to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bones is continuing to stall.
Bones trying to control the position.
Bones is pulling down on Cricket's head. It's preventing any offense from Cricket, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cricket can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bones trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket moves in looking to clinch but Bones pushes him off.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch but Bones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rickety Cricket is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bones keeps the fight on the outside.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cricket tries to clinch there but Bones circles away.
Cricket fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cricket fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cricket defends it well.
Cricket wants to clinch.
Cricket fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cricket tries to clinch up but Bones circles away and keeps his distance.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bones darts in and clinches Cricket up against the cage.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bones blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cricket softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bones tries to circle away but Cricket has him pinned against the cage.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bones jumps guard and drags Cricket to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bones is controlling Cricket's posture.
Bones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cricket defends well.
Drew Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rickety Cricket is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cricket gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drew Bones.
I think Cricket has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickety Cricket!
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