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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sauron Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merrick Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane has chosen Blood Sugar - Pendulum as his entrance music. Merrick Kane has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
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290 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sauron Evil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Merrick Kane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evil was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Evil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Kane throws a jab but it's blocked by Evil.
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sauron Evil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merrick Kane.
Evil blocks a jab.
Evil ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane throws a body punch but Evil moves out of range.
Evil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kane counters with a straight right hand.
Kane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kane.
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Kane misses.
Evil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evil fails with the takedown
enabling Kane to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evil.
Kane scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kane lands with some strikes.
Evil is desperately trying to improve his position but Kane has a good base and remains in mount.
Evil is trying to stand.
Evil really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Evil tries to buck Kane off but he can't manage it.
Kane with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane landing shots from mount.
Evil bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evil throwing strikes but missing.
Kane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evil landing with the ground and pound.
Kane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evil's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Evil is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kane is controlling him.
Kane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evil is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Evil is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evil pushes Kane off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kane throws a wild body kick that Evil sees coming a mile off.
Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for Evil on that attempt.
Evil with a poor takedown
and Kane counters with a nice double leg 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evil is trying to stand.
Kane works his foot free and advances to mount.
Evil tries to buck Kane off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrick Kane dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kane lands a slapping body shot.
Evil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kane thuds a left hand into Evil's body.
Kane tries to land a leg kick but Evil saw it coming and moves away.
Evil ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Evil.
Kane is looking to clinch.
Kane shoots and misses
and Evil counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kane won't be happy with that.
Kane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Evil wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evil landing a few strikes.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Evil in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Evil throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kane managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Evil.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Evil connects with a decent elbow.
Evil grinds an elbow into Kane's temple.
Kane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Evil wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kane taking punishment in the form of punches.
Evil is working Kane over with some ground and pound from side control.
Evil working the strikes but Kane uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kane is looking to improve his position.
Evil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Evil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kane wants to improve his position but Evil is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evil.
Evil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Evil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kane tests Evil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kane.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Evil moves away and avoids it.
Kane throws the left hand but Evil avoids the punch easily.
Evil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evil tries for a takedown but Kane circles away easily
and Kane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Evil shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauron Evil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane lands with a nice body punch.
Evil blocks a jab.
Kane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kane misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Kane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Evil is in close to Kane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evil postures up.
Kane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Evil is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane wants to free his trapped foot but Evil is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kane lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Merrick Kane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Evil staying out of range there.
No joy there for Kane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evil misses with a takedown
and Kane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kane tries to avoid it but Evil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kane to the ground. Kane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kane throws a nice looking combination but Evil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Evil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kane misses with a straight right.
Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evil misses with a takedown
so Kane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauron Evil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evil pushes Kane off and gets back to his feet.
Evil blocks a leg kick.
Evil tries for a takedown but Kane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Evil is just out of range.
Merrick Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a right hand that Evil ducks under and follows up with a left that Evil also avoids with ease.
Evil moves out of range as Kane strikes.
Kane misses with a low kick.
Evil shoots and misses
and Kane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evil closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Evil working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Evil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Evil is just out of range.
Evil moves out of range as Kane strikes.
Kane fails with the takedown
and Evil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Evil wants to pass to mount but Kane is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evil takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kane tries to roll over but Evil keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Evil lands a nice short elbow.
Evil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kane's head.
Nice strikes from Evil there.
Kane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Merrick Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evil throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sauron Evil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evil pushes Kane off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Evil's shoulder, as Evil tries to avoid the shot.
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 Sauron Evil.
I think Kane 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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