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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Serafim Lupei (ranked 657 p4p, 894 weight class) and Dalton McConnell (ranked 89 p4p, 124 weight class). McConnell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Reason kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Serafim Lupei 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalton McConnell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupei connects with a crisp jab.
McConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McConnell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lupei.
McConnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
McConnell swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
McConnell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McConnell rushes Lupei and presses him up against the cage.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei blocking some punches.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Lupei.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupei to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
A short right from Lupei.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
McConnell stalling the fight.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Lupei.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell trying to control the position but instead, Lupei has worked for underhooks and has pushed McConnell into the cage.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
McConnell breaks the clinch.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Lupei circles away and keeps his distance.
McConnell slips a straight right by Lupei.
Lupei thows a body kick. McConnell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McConnell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lupei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McConnell misses with a left hand
and Lupei counters with a good low kick that McConnell was not able to check.
Lupei connects with a jab.
McConnell throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
Lupei feints and then cracks McConnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McConnell down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lupei circles away from the clinch attempt
and McConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei scores with a leg kick.
McConnell moves into the clinch.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell takes a shot to the head.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell breaks the clinch.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
McConnell looks to clinch
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McConnell, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConnell lands a body shot.
Lupei looking to stall.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
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 Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lupei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell tries to clinch up
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Lupei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lupei.
Lupei misses with a two punch combination.
Lupei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McConnell's head.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lupei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupei circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lupei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell throws a leg kick that misses.
McConnell has Lupei up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
McConnell looking to slow down the pace here.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
McConnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from McConnell.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McConnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei looking to slow down the pace here.
McConnell cracks Lupei with a nice body shot.
Lupei blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Lupei lands a right hand.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell is working Lupei over against the cage.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell wants a takedown but no success here.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
McConnell misses with some punches.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei leaning against his opponent.
Lupei prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Lupei.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serafim Lupei dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lupei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lupei connects with a good right hand that stumbles McConnell. McConnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lupei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lupei there as he acknowledges the shot.
McConnell looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely.
McConnell pushes Lupei up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McConnell.
McConnell breaks the clinch.
Lupei lands a head kick!
McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
McConnell blocks a jab.
McConnell wants to counter the offense by Lupei and move into the clinch position.
McConnell misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei tests McConnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McConnell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McConnell is rocked!
Lupei avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Lupei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McConnell is looking to clinch.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Lupei circles away and keeps his distance.
McConnell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McConnell tries to clinch but Lupei is having none of it.
McConnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McConnell slips a jab from Lupei.
Lupei throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
Lupei tries to clinch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell tries to clinch but Lupei is having none of it.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei has McConnell up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei stalling in the clinch but McConnell improves position.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
A short right from McConnell.
Lupei has McConnell pushed against the cage.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Lupei.
McConnell pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei misses with some punches.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dalton McConnell.
I think Lupei 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.
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