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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Crute (ranked 25798 p4p, 4996 weight class) and Nathan Kayemba (ranked 157 p4p, 135 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Crute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Kayemba!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crute drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crute is standing up over Kayemba. Kayemba looks to escape but Crute dives into side control.
Crute will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kayemba pushes Crute away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Crute gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Crute has hold of Kayemba's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kayemba tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Crute cranks the arm and Kayemba screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kayemba, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jimmy Crute!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zay Brown (ranked 4680 p4p, 5180 weight class) and Johhanes Arni (ranked 130 p4p, 139 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with Some Bodies Going To Get It blaring out of the sound system. Johhanes Arni 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zay Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johhanes Arni!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arni shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Arni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arni is looking for the big counter here.
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Arni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Arni tries to pull guard but Brown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries a body shot but Arni blocks it.
Arni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arni goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zay Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johhanes Arni.
Arni closes the distance and clinches.
Arni blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arni.
Brown tries to work over Arni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown misses with some punches.
Arni has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Arni.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arni's elbow.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Arni.
Arni has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Arni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arni throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Arni.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arni is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown working aggressively here.
Arni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arni misses with an elbow over the top.
Arni blocking some punches.
Arni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arni blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Arni controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Arni controls the action.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arni jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown misses with some punches.
Arni tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Arni controls his hands.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Arni avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Arni avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Arni is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Arni is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arni has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arni blocks a body shot from Brown.
Arni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Arni - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arni breaks the clinch.
Arni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to clinch up but Arni circles away and keeps his distance.
Arni keeps the fight on the outside.
Arni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zay Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown tries to clinch up but Arni circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown wants to clinch up but Arni keeps it at a distance.
Brown rushes Arni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arni blocks a body shot from Brown.
Arni jumps into guard, dragging Brown to the mat.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown won't allow Arni to sweep him here.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arni on the ground.
Brown wants to control from the top but Arni keeps moving.
Arni has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Aleksandar Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arni has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arni can do to turn this around?
Arni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arni managing to control the position.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown trying to control but Arni is working from the bottom.
Brown is really struggling to control Arni but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johhanes Arni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arni somewhat.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown blocks a head kick by Arni.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown tries a body shot but Arni blocks it.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with some punches.
Arni drags the fight down to the ground.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brown trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Brown wants to hold on but Arni pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arni lands a nice shot to the head.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Arni content just to control the position here.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Arni has a good base and remains in mount.
Arni looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arni is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brown to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brown shrugs it off.
Arni controlling the pace for now.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown wants to control but Arni is having none of it.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Arni has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brown's face.
Brown tries to hold on but Arni postures up.
Arni working for a submission but Brown is keeping him at bay.
Arni avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johhanes Arni 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Arni fails to land the takedown.
Johhanes Arni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arni tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arni's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arni fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown misses with some punches.
Arni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Arni controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Arni controls the action.
Arni is trying to trip Brown. He has hold of a leg but Brown is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arni persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brown pulls Arni in to control the position.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown working a defensive guard but Arni passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown is trying to control but Arni passes into side control!
Brown is trying to escape the position but Arni is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Arni connects with a decent elbow.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arni working away.
Arni controls the position.
Arni wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Arni connects with a decent elbow.
Arni controls the position.
Arni is continuing to stall.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown regains half guard.
Arni is taking a breather. Brown 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.
Arni's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arni controlling from the top position.
Arni postures up.
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.
Arni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Brown working a defensive guard but Arni passes into half guard.
Arni winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown wants to control but Arni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arni tries to stand but can't do so whilst Brown controls his leg.
Arni is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Arni passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arni controlling from the full mount.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johhanes Arni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arni has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johhanes Arni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rip Stone (ranked 4801 p4p, 4387 weight class) and Doug Campbell (ranked 132 p4p, 127 weight class). Rip Stone 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rip Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Campbell throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Stone misses the jab.
Campbell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
and Campbell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone misses with an uppercut
and Campbell counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Campbell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stone swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Campbell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stone takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
Stone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA FIGHT BARN in the buildup to the fight.
Stone swings widly with a right hand
and Campbell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Campbell momentarily.
 It looks like Doug Campbell has been cut.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a hook but Campbell avoids it easily.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
Stone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Stone misses.
Stone missing with a left hand there. Campbell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Campbell! But no joy.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Stone throws a hook but Campbell blocks it.
Stone throws a poor cross that misses
and Campbell counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Stone. Beautiful body shot.
Campbell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
Stone punishes Campbell's body with a nice straight punch.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Campbell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stone to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campbell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone throws a hook but Campbell avoids it easily.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Campbell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Campbell throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Campbell! But no joy.
Stone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Campbell counters with an inside leg kick.
Campbell moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Campbell throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Stone misses the jab.
Stone misses the body punch
and Campbell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Campbell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Campbell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Campbell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stone misses with a hook.
Campbell flicks out a counter leg kick but Stone steps away.
Campbell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stone throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Campbell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stone, as that shot connected.
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Campbell throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Stone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campbell moves away from the strike by Stone.
Campbell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a sloppy body shot
and Campbell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone throws a hook but Campbell avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Campbell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
Stone swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Campbell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stone thuds his right hand into Campbell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Campbell slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Campbell.
Stone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Stone.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stone misses with a left hand
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rip Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Campbell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone backing away here, and Campbell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stone throws a hook but Campbell avoids it easily.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stone throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campbell throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Campbell blocks a jab.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Stone.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Campbell 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.
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Campbell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone swings widly with a right hand
and Campbell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Stone throws a hook to the side of Campbell's head but Campbell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rip Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
Stone misses with a shot to the body
and Campbell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
Campbell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Campbell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
Stone throws a body shot but no joy.
Stone throws a poor cross that misses
and Campbell counters with an outside leg kick.
Campbell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 Campbell is rocked!
Stone misses with a right hand
and Campbell counters with a stiff right hand.
Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Campbell has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stone misses with a jab to the body
and Campbell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campbell seems to have recovered his senses.
Campbell blocks a jab.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Campbell tries a quick counter leg kick but Stone is wise to it.
Stone throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Campbell to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone misses the jab.
Campbell flicks out a counter leg kick but Stone steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell blocks a jab.
Campbell throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Rip Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Campbell's shoulder, as Campbell tries to avoid the shot.
Campbell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Campbell slips the punch.
Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Stone misses with a hook. Campbell ducked under it nicely.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Campbell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Campbell! But no joy.
Stone is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Campbell's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Stone.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell.
Stone misses with a shot to the body
and Campbell counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Stone misses.
Campbell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone misses with a lunging right hand
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone misses with a left hand
and Campbell counters with a straight right hand.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Stone throws a right hand that misses
and Campbell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Campbell might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stone has got the better of the exchanges.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Campbell moves away and avoids it.
Campbell feints a counter leg kick.
Stone misses with a left hand
and Campbell counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone misses with a hook.
Campbell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
Campbell tries a quick counter leg kick but Stone is wise to it.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Campbell moved out of range.
Campbell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stone throws a hook but Campbell avoids it easily.
Campbell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
enabling Campbell to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Campbell! But no joy.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Campbell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone throws a hook but Campbell blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
letting Campbell counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Campbell under the eye.
Stone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Campbell counter with a right hand.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
A shot to the body from Stone misses
letting Campbell counter with a right hand.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Campbell throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rip Stone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doug Campbell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
and Campbell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stone misses with a right hand
and Campbell counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Campbell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Campbell blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Campbell! But no joy.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campbell.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Campbell throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Stone swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone misses with a right hand
letting Campbell counter with a right hand.
Stone misses the body punch
and Campbell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Campbell moves away and avoids it.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone misses with a hook. Campbell ducked under it nicely.
Stone throws the left hand but Campbell avoids the punch easily.
Campbell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stone swings widly with a right hand
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone swings widly with a right hand
and Campbell counters with a nice uppercut.
Campbell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
Campbell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Campbell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Campbell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell slips a straight right by Stone.
Campbell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
Stone backing away here, and Campbell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stone misses with a hook
enabling Campbell to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone misses with a body punch
letting Campbell counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Campbell counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone misses with a right hand
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone swings widly with a right hand
and Campbell counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Campbell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Campbell! But no joy.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone misses with a hook
enabling Campbell to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone throws a sloppy body shot
and Campbell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone misses with a body shot
and Campbell counters with a straight right hand.
 Stone is rocked!
Stone misses with an uppercut
and Campbell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big left from Stone misses.
Campbell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Campbell slips under a jab from Stone.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Campbell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rip Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Campbell feints a counter leg kick.
Campbell blocks a jab.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
Stone throws a right hand that misses
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Campbell moves away and avoids it.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Campbell counters with an outside leg kick.
Stone throws a lazy uppercut
and Campbell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Campbell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
Campbell throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Campbell blocks a jab.
Stone throws a hook but Campbell blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Campbell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Campbell moves away from the strike by Stone.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Campbell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Campbell slips under a jab.
Campbell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Campbell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Stone backing away here, and Campbell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Stone.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone misses with a hook.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Campbell's shoulder, as Campbell tries to avoid the shot.
Campbell slips under a jab.
Doug Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Campbell slips a straight right by Stone.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Campbell! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stone 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rip Stone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Back Up (ranked 5082 p4p, 2985 weight class) and Jamal Black (ranked 138 p4p, 105 weight class). Back Up could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jamal Black's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Back Up!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Black!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
Up throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Up blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Up's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Black lands with a light punch inside.
Black tries a body shot but Up blocks it.
Up throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Black throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ups head.
Up misses with the head strike.
Up misses with a punch on the inside.
Up lands an uppercut.
Up throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Up blocking some punches.
Black lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Up.
A short left from Black.
Up misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Black.
Up is breathing heavily.
Up misses with a short punch on the inside.
Up misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Up misses with the head strike.
Up throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Up fails to land.
Black's coach down at Kung Fu International Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Black's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Up.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Black.
Black blocks a body shot from Up.
Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Up backwards.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Up working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
A hook to the body from Black.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
Up definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot in the inside from Black.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Up backwards.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black pushes Up back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Black gets through Up's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Black tries to work over Up's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Up takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Black lands a right hand.
Up prevents a body shot from Black.
Up tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Black presses Up against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Black lands a body shot.
Black pushes Up back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Black.
Up's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Black works on Up's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Black.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Black creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Up takes a shot to the head.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black lands with a right to the head.
Black tries a body shot but Up blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Black.
Up swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black pushes Up against the cage. Black is working some dirty boxing. Black pushes off with a quick right hook! Up goes down! Up tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Black moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Black!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Hamilton (ranked 5318 p4p, 3131 weight class) and Clyde Ramsumair (ranked 326 p4p, 239 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gianni Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clyde Ramsumair!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsumair closes the distance and pushes Hamilton back into the cage.
Hamilton jumps guard but Ramsumair stands there with Hamilton around his waist. Hamilton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramsumair gets underhooks to prevent Hamilton's takedown attempt.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but Ramsumair holds him up against the cage and eventually Hamilton drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianni Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsumair avoiding damage as Hamilton throws knees to the body.
Hamilton jumps guard but Ramsumair stands there with Hamilton around his waist. Hamilton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsumair stalls.
Hamilton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but Ramsumair forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ramsumair just leaning against Hamilton, taking a breather.
Ramsumair slowing the pace effectively.
Hamilton tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramsumair shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Ramsumair.
Ramsumair is stalling here.
Hamilton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramsumair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramsumair stalling in the clinch.
Hamilton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramsumair fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ramsumair moves into range and clinches up with Hamilton.
Ramsumair just leaning against Hamilton, taking a breather.
Hamilton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramsumair pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ramsumair dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clyde Ramsumair.
Ramsumair rushes Hamilton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hamilton jumps guard but Ramsumair turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsumair holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hamilton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramsumair pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hamilton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramsumair pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ramsumair clinches up against the cage.
Hamilton is trying to pull guard but Ramsumair turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hamilton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hamilton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ramsumair slows down the pace here.
Hamilton can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Ramsumair.
Ramsumair content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hamilton misses with a body punch.
Hamilton is trying to drag Ramsumair to the mat but Ramsumair just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hamilton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramsumair backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamilton is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Ramsumair dominated that round.
That's time! Hamilton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hamilton looks for a takedown but Ramsumair sprawls well.
Ramsumair clinches up with Hamilton and pushes him back against the cage.
Hamilton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hamilton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ramsumair passes Hamilton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ramsumair stalling.
Ramsumair is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsumair's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsumair wants to pass to mount but Hamilton is defending the position.
Ramsumair takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hamilton trying to control but Ramsumair postures up.
Hamilton is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ramsumair pushes Hamilton up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramsumair taking a breather.
Ramsumair prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ramsumair blocks an elbow strike.
Ramsumair leaning against his opponent.
Ramsumair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamilton tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramsumair shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianni Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton jumps guard but Ramsumair stands there with Hamilton around his waist. Hamilton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hamilton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramsumair won't allow it.
Come on Ramsumair - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ramsumair taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hamilton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramsumair is defending well.
Ramsumair leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamilton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramsumair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clyde Ramsumair.
Hamilton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramsumair pinned against the cage. Ramsumair gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramsumair takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamilton jumps guard but Ramsumair turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but Ramsumair forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Ramsumair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hamilton drives through and clinches with Ramsumair against the cage.
Hamilton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramsumair walks away with a smile on his face. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hamilton looks for a takedown but Ramsumair sprawls well.
Ramsumair closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hamilton breaks from the clinch.
Hamilton has closed the distance and engaged Ramsumair in a clinch.
Ramsumair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramsumair just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianni Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hamilton looking for a takedown.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ramsumair 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsumair dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hamilton wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramsumair manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hamilton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ramsumair smiles and moves away.
Hamilton gets tackled into the cage by Ramsumair. Ramsumair maintains the clinch.
Hamilton wants a takedown.
Hamilton tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramsumair shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramsumair leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ramsumair managing to block the knees to the body from Hamilton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsumair is pressed up against the cage. Hamilton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ramsumair down to the mat. Ramsumair avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramsumair drives through and clinches with Hamilton against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hamilton letting Ramsumair take a breather here.
Ramsumair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Ramsumair prevents Hamilton from breaking the clinch.
Hamilton looking to stall.
Ramsumair has Hamilton pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsumair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramsumair is struggling to control the position.
Hamilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clyde Ramsumair seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramsumair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hamilton goes for a takedown attempt but Ramsumair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hamilton has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clyde Ramsumair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsumair moves into range and clinches up with Hamilton.
Hamilton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramsumair is defending well.
Hamilton is looking for a takedown.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but Ramsumair forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hamilton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hamilton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ramsumair stalling against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramsumair is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clyde Ramsumair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramsumair has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyde Ramsumair!
A relieved looking Clyde Ramsumair thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deonarine Sooklal (ranked 25397 p4p, 2665 weight class) and Lukas Doncis (ranked 474 p4p, 279 weight class). Deonarine Sooklal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deonarine Sooklal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukas Doncis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Doncis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doncis lands an overhand right.
Doncis knocks out Sooklal with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Doncis before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Doncis picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lukas Doncis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matjaz Rihard (ranked 3104 p4p, 2713 weight class) and Franco Freeman (ranked 314 p4p, 282 weight class). Franco Freeman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matjaz Rihard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franco Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rihard.
And Freeman tries to counter it with a takedown but Rihard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left lands for Rihard.
Freeman slips a straight right by Rihard.
Rihard catches Freeman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Freeman tries for a takedown but Rihard circles away easily
enabling Rihard to counter with a crisp jab.
Rihard throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Rihard loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Freeman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rihard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rihard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rihard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rihard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rihard but Rihard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Freeman slips a jab from Rihard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rihard connects with a looping right hand.
Rihard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Freeman in his tracks.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Rihard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matjaz Rihard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Freeman.
Rihard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Rihard throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
Rihard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rihard misses with a right hand
and Freeman counters with a head kick.
Freeman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rihard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freeman's hands.
Rihard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rihard lands a jab to Freeman's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rihard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rihard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rihard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Freeman on the side of the head.
Rihard thuds his right hand into Freeman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Freeman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rihard defends well and Freeman ends up having to push Rihard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freeman needs to keep his hands up - Rihard had a free shot at his head there.
Rihard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matjaz Rihard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Rihard.
Rihard lands a slapping body shot.
Rihard connects with the punch.
Freeman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rihard.
Rihard looks to land a left hand but Freeman moved out of range nicely.
Freeman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Freeman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rihard lands an overhand right.
A cross from Rihard lands.
Rihard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Rihard.
Freeman is rocked!
Freeman takes one to the side of the head.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Rihard finish him?
Freeman leaves his chin hanging out and Rihard seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Freeman crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matjaz Rihard!
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