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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raine Lovelair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparring Fighter 1 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter 1 is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lou Reed - The day John Kennedy Died. Raine Lovelair could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sparring Fighter 1's chin.
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195 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raine Lovelair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sparring Fighter 1!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fighter 1 misses with an elbow strike.
Lovelair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Lovelair has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fighter 1 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter 1 takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Fighter 1.
Lovelair working aggressively here.
Fighter 1's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter 1 rushes Lovelair and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch.
Lovelair throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter 1 rushes Lovelair and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter 1 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lovelair lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter 1 lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fighter 1 throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fighter 1 digs a right hand into Lovelair's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lovelair's gas tank.
Lovelair is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fighter 1 gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Fighter 1.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovelair lands a shoulder strike.
Fighter 1 lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lovelair backwards.
Fighter 1 on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lovelair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Fighter 1 avoiding damage as Lovelair throws knees to the body.
Lovelair is trying to drag Fighter 1 to the mat but Fighter 1 just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Lovelair gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fighter 1 is trying to stand back up but Lovelair is controlling him
Fighter 1 kicks Lovelair off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter 1 clinches with his opponent.
Fighter 1 lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lovelair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lovelair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fighter 1 lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fighter 1 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 1 closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch.
Fighter 1 scoring well with a low kick there.
Fighter 1 rushes Lovelair and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lovelair goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fighter 1 prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raine Lovelair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovelair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lovelair softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fighter 1 breaks from the clinch.
Lovelair lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lovelair.
Lovelair leaves Fighter 1 with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fighter 1 connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Lovelair as Fighter 1 shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fighter 1 has Lovelair up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter 1 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter 1 lands an elbow that stopped Lovelair in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Raine Lovelair has been cut.
Lovelair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter 1 scores with a shoulder strike.
Lovelair really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lovelair prevents a body shot from Fighter 1.
Lovelair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter 1 throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 presses Lovelair against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch.
Fighter 1 clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fighter 1 throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair misses with a punch on the inside.
Lovelair dodges an elbow strike from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 lands an elbow that stopped Lovelair in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter 1 with a knee to the head.
Fighter 1 scores with a shot to the side of Lovelair's head.
Fighter 1 breaks from the clinch.
Lovelair lands with a nice combination. Fighter 1 backs away looking to recover.
Fighter 1 throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lovelair.
Fighter 1 drives through and clinches with Lovelair against the cage.
Fighter 1 works on Lovelair's body with a couple of short punches.
Fighter 1 digs a right hand underneath Lovelair's ribcage. Lovelair let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lovelair is breathing heavily.
Fighter 1's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter 1 rushes Lovelair and presses him up against the cage.
Lovelair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter 1 manages to break the clinch.
Fighter 1 has closed the distance and engaged Lovelair in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparring Fighter 1 dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raine Lovelair's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fighter 1 darts in and clinches Lovelair up against the cage.
Fighter 1 lands a left hand.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Lovelair with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fighter 1 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter 1 lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lovelair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter 1 was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovelair.
Fighter 1 has closed the distance and engaged Lovelair in a clinch.
Fighter 1 lands a shoulder strike.
Lovelair misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter 1 prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter 1 lands a good knee to the midsection. Lovelair won't want to take too many of those.
Lovelair scores with a shot to the side of Fighter 1's head.
Fighter 1 scores with a shot to the side of Lovelair's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter 1's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lovelair avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Lovelair.
Fighter 1 gets a clinch.
Fighter 1 working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fighter 1 scores with a shot to the side of Lovelair's head.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fighter 1 avoids it.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Fighter 1 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter 1 tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fighter 1 breaks from the clinch.
Fighter 1 has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fighter 1 lands an elbow that stopped Lovelair in his tracks for a moment.
Fighter 1 throws a punch but it's blocked by Lovelair.
Fighter 1 lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter 1 blocks a body shot from Lovelair.
Fighter 1 has a couple of punches blocked by Lovelair.
Lovelair with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Lovelair.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 1 connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lovelair's face.
Raine Lovelair's cut is getting worse.
Lovelair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter 1 backwards.
A knee to the head by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 takes the fight into the clinch.
Fighter 1's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lovelair closes the distance and clinches.
Lovelair tries for a takedown but Fighter 1 manages to get underhooks.
Fighter 1 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter 1 lands with a left to the head.
Fighter 1 misses with an elbow strike.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fighter 1 struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovelair controls his hands.
Fighter 1 pushes Lovelair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter 1 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 clinches.
Fighter 1 misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fighter 1 blocks it with crossed arms.
Fighter 1 lands a right hand.
Lovelair lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fighter 1 manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lovelair keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lovelair.
Lovelair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fighter 1 digs a right hand underneath Lovelair's ribcage. Lovelair let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lovelair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fighter 1.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter 1 lands a shoulder strike.
Lovelair looking to throw knees to the head but Fighter 1 is blocking nicely.
Fighter 1 manages to break the clinch.
Fighter 1 moves into the clinch.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fighter 1 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter 1 digs a right hand underneath Lovelair's ribcage. Lovelair let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fighter 1 gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 1 on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Lovelair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fighter 1 has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fighter 1 lands a left hand.
Fighter 1 misses with a body punch.
Fighter 1 gets through Lovelair's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Fighter 1 scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lovelair misses with a body punch.
Fighter 1 tries to land a knee to the head but Lovelair blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fighter 1 - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lovelair throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter 1.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fighter 1 throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparring Fighter 1 showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raine Lovelair's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fighter 1 darts in and clinches Lovelair up against the cage.
Lovelair throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 scores with a shoulder strike.
Fighter 1 lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovelair backwards.
Lovelair avoids a wild elbow strike from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Lovelair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter 1 dives in and scores a takedown into Lovelair's guard.
Lovelair is trying to control the position but Fighter 1 postures up.
Fighter 1 won't allow Lovelair to sweep him here.
Fighter 1 decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lovelair, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter 1 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lovelair.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter 1 clinches.
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lovelair looks to land a right hand but Fighter 1 moved out of range.
Fighter 1 closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lovelair did well to prevent Fighter 1 getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fighter 1 is continuing to stall.
Fighter 1 escapes and gets back to his feet.
Fighter 1 rushes Lovelair and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 1 lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lovelair backwards.
Lovelair tries to throw a body punch but Fighter 1 avoids it by throwing Lovelair back against the cage.
Fighter 1 lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovelair backwards.
Lovelair misses with a knee strike.
Fighter 1 lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter 1 has Lovelair up against the cage in a clinch.
Lovelair digs a right hand into Fighter 1's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fighter 1's gas tank.
Fighter 1 creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lovelair's defenses.
Fighter 1 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter 1 breaks from the clinch.
Lovelair gets tackled into the cage by Fighter 1. Fighter 1 maintains the clinch.
Lovelair blocks a body shot from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lovelair.
Fighter 1 prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lovelair.
Fighter 1 blocks an uppercut.
Lovelair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fighter 1 lands a knee to the body.
Lovelair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fighter 1 lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fighter 1 manages to break the clinch.
Fighter 1 moves into the clinch.
Fighter 1 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter 1 shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lovelair as he avoids it easily.
Lovelair blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 clinches up against the cage.
Lovelair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovelair tries for a takedown but Fighter 1 manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 1 lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lovelair backwards.
Fighter 1 throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lovelairs head.
Fighter 1 lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lovelair backwards.
Lovelair with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raine Lovelair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter 1's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lovelair works over Fighter 1's head and body with a nice combination.
Sparring Fighter 1 is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fighter 1 scores with a head kick.
Fighter 1 closes the distance and pushes Lovelair back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 lands with a right to the head.
Fighter 1 avoiding damage as Lovelair throws knees to the body.
Fighter 1 gets through Lovelair's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fighter 1 prevents a body shot from Lovelair.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter 1 throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fighter 1 lands a body shot.
Fighter 1 lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparring Fighter 1 comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fighter 1 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparring Fighter 1!
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