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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between German Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvel Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shephard comes to the cage accompanied by K9 Justice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, German Shephard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arvel Garnett!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garnett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shephard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shephard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garnett throws a hook to the side of Shephard's head but Shephard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shephard moves out of range of the strikes.
Shephard cracks Garnett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garnett looks to score with a jab to the body but Shephard is just out of range.
Shephard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shephard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garnett misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shephard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garnett throws a body shot but no joy.
Garnett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shephard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Shephard.
Shephard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stark Slugger Society - NY in the buildup to the fight.
Garnett misses with a straight right.
Shephard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garnett slips a straight right by Shephard.
Shephard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shephard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shephard avoids a kick to the body.
Garnett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garnett is rocked!
Shephard rushes Garnett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garnett tries to circle away but Shephard has him pinned against the cage.
Shephard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garnett is still on wobbly legs! Can Shephard finish him?
Shephard controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Shephard.
Shephard lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Garnett to his knees! Shephard keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). German Shephard!
Our winner, German Shephard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Zsofka Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karevul Ikarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikarus has chosen Flight of Icarus by Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Karevul Ikarus enters the cage!
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Baldomir Zsofka Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karevul Ikarus!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsofka Jr misses with a head kick.
Ikarus blocks a head kick by Zsofka Jr.
Ikarus loads up on a big right hand but Zsofka Jr slips the punch.
Zsofka Jr takes one to the chin there.
Zsofka Jr throws a shot from downtown. Ikarus moves away and avoids it.
Zsofka Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ikarus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zsofka Jr throws a right and a left that Ikarus avoids nicely.
Zsofka Jr punishes Ikarus's body with a nice straight punch.
Zsofka Jr slips under a jab from Ikarus.
Ikarus moves out of range of the leg kick from Zsofka Jr.
Ikarus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zsofka Jr's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ikarus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zsofka Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ikarus stays in close to Zsofka Jr's body and controls the position.
Zsofka Jr has his hands on Ikarus's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Baldomir Zsofka Jr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zsofka Jr stuffs the takedown.
Zsofka Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Ikarus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zsofka Jr won't be happy with that.
Ikarus trying to control the action but Zsofka Jr is working from the bottom.
Ikarus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr is letting Ikarus control him for a moment.
Zsofka Jr is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zsofka Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Ikarus wants to control but Zsofka Jr is keeping him busy.
Ikarus stops Zsofka Jr from getting back to his feet.
Zsofka Jr trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zsofka Jr is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsofka Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Zsofka Jr wants to improve his position but Ikarus is controlling well.
Ikarus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zsofka Jr defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zsofka Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Zsofka Jr is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ikarus is working away from the top position though.
Zsofka Jr gets full guard.
Zsofka Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zsofka Jr keeping moving, preventing Ikarus from controlling successfully.
Ikarus passes Zsofka Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ikarus wants to control but Zsofka Jr is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsofka Jr is trying to maintain the position but Ikarus is very close to passing his half guard.
Ikarus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karevul Ikarus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zsofka Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Ikarus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zsofka Jr won't be happy with that.
Ikarus tries to move to mount but Zsofka Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Zsofka Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ikarus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zsofka Jr is trying to control but Ikarus manages to pass to mount!
Zsofka Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zsofka Jr tries to roll over but Ikarus keeps him under control.
Karevul Ikarus has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ikarus is looking for a kimura but Zsofka Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ikarus to get the leverage.
Ikarus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Ikarus sits in half guard.
Zsofka Jr is looking to improve his position.
Zsofka Jr wants to control but Ikarus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zsofka Jr moves into full guard.
Ikarus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ikarus postures up.
Ikarus content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr wants to stand and escape but Ikarus is having none of it.
Zsofka Jr working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zsofka Jr swinging wildly here.
Zsofka Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ikarus ducks down to avoid it.
Ikarus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ikarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ikarus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zsofka Jr sprawls well. Zsofka Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ikarus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ikarus is just out of range.
Zsofka Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baldomir Zsofka Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ikarus checks the leg kick.
Ikarus closes the distance and clinches up with Zsofka Jr, looking for a takedown. Ikarus pushes Zsofka Jr against the cage but Zsofka Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zsofka Jr misses with a looping right.
Ikarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zsofka Jr throws out the jab.
Ikarus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baldomir Zsofka Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karevul Ikarus.
Ikarus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zsofka Jr's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ikarus on the side of the head.
Ikarus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zsofka Jr.
A punch lands to the side of Ikarus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ikarus lands a nice shot that snaps Zsofka Jr's head back.
Ikarus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zsofka Jr defends well and Ikarus ends up having to push Zsofka Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ikarus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zsofka Jr is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsofka Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zsofka Jr pulls guard.
Ikarus postures up.
Zsofka Jr wants to stand up but Ikarus is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsofka Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zsofka Jr is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Baldomir Zsofka Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ikarus shoots in for a double leg but Zsofka Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ikarus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zsofka Jr as he avoids it easily.
Zsofka Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baldomir Zsofka Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ikarus fails to land the takedown.
Baldomir Zsofka Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karevul Ikarus.
Ikarus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zsofka Jr swivels and escapes.
Zsofka Jr misses with a straight left.
A cross from Ikarus lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zsofka Jr.
Ikarus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zsofka Jr connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikarus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zsofka Jr sprawls well. Zsofka Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ikarus gets slowly back to his feet.
Ikarus misses with a hook
and Zsofka Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Zsofka Jr advances to mount.
Zsofka Jr avoids the attempt from Ikarus to control.
Zsofka Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ikarus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zsofka Jr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Zsofka Jr avoids the attempt from Ikarus to control.
Zsofka Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsofka Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zsofka Jr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zsofka Jr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ikarus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zsofka Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ikarus is rocked!
Zsofka Jr postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ikarus badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Zsofka Jr around the waist but Zsofka Jr pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Zsofka Jr is the winner by TKO! Zsofka Jr jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Zsofka Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Baldomir Zsofka Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafinha Capoeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafinha Capoeira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dragan Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafinha Capoeira!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law misses with a combination
and Capoeira counters with a straight right hand.
Capoeira cracks Law with a good jab.
Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law takes a swing at Capoeira's ribcage but misses.
Law shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Capoeira but Capoeira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Law takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Capoeira scores with a hook to the body. Law takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dragan Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capoeira.
Capoeira stuns Law with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Capoeira misses.
Law lands with a straight right. Capoeira didn't see that one coming.
Capoeira misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Capoeira misses the target.
Law slips a jab from Capoeira.
Capoeira tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capoeira gets caught napping as Law dives in and scores a takedown. Capoeira manages to retain guard.
Law prevents Capoeira from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Law's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Capoeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Law's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Capoeira is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Capoeira has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law works to advance to full mount. Capoeira defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Law raining down shots from the mount!
Law lands a heavy elbow.
Law with shots to the head and body - Capoeira looks very uncomfortable down there.
Capoeira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Law tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Capoeira is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law lands a heavy elbow.
Capoeira somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Capoeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Law.
Law walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Law shoots in and bounces Capoeira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Capoeira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Capoeira keeping full guard, as Law tries to pass.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law wants to pass the guard but Capoeira is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Capoeira is looking to stand up but Law isn't so interested in that idea.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law tries to free his leg and advance position but Capoeira is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Law dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Capoeira leaves Law with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Capoeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Law manages to avoid it.
Law decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Capoeira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Law.
Law tries to pass to full mount but Capoeira defends it.
Law is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Law is trying to work for a kimura but Capoeira is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law throwing shots but Capoeira is blocking nicely.
Law wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capoeira keeps working.
Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Law looks to land a strike but Capoeira avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Law postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Capoeira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Law, into his guard.
Capoeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Law. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Law is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Capoeira is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law looking for a guillotine here but Capoeira defends easily.
Capoeira wants to stand but Law has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Law has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Capoeira doesn't defend quickly enough and Law has managed to lock this one up! Can Capoeira escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Law on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dragan Law!
An out of breath Dragan Law thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Elcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holm has chosen Warriors Heart as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Armando Elcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Holm!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elcock avoids the head kick by Holm.
Holm is looking to clinch.
Nice shot by Elcock.
Holm darts in and clinches Elcock up against the cage.
Elcock has Holm pressed against the cage, preventing Holm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elcock avoids it.
Holm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holm moves away.
A swing and a miss from Elcock.
Elcock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Elcock duly obliges.
Holm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holm wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elcock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elcock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elcock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Elcock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Holm eats them both and turns towards Elcock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Elcock misses with a wild combination.
Holm swinging wildly here.
Elcock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holm throws a sloppy head kick and Elcock moves out of range easily.
Elcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holm manages to avoid it.
Elcock throws a hook but Holm avoids it easily.
Elcock takes a swing at Holm's ribcage but misses.
Holm tries to clinch but Elcock moves away
and Elcock counters with a nice body shot.
Holm darts in and clinches Elcock up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elcock working hard to break the clinch.
Elcock takes a shot to the head.
Elcock is trying to break the clinch but Holm is controlling him.
Holm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holm moves out of range as Elcock strikes.
Elcock is looking to wear down Holm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holm tries to clinch there but Elcock circles away.
Elcock misses with a hook. Holm ducked under it nicely.
Holm tries to clinch up but Elcock circles away and keeps his distance.
A right-left combo lands from Elcock.
Holm wants to clinch.
A shot to the body from Holm misses
and Elcock counters with a three punch combo that has Holm backing up. Holm nods at Elcock to acknowledge the strikes.
Holm is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holm backs away from a small jab... but Elcock lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Holm crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Elcock with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Armando Elcock!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Ismore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGirt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kuba Knap - Zbyt dziabnięty. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 3, fighting out of New York, Dirt McGirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Les Ismore!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ismore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGirt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ismore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ismore throws a right hand that McGirt ducks under and follows up with a left that McGirt also avoids with ease.
Ismore misses with the combination.
Ismore just misses with a punch to the body.
McGirt cracks Ismore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ismore looks to land a combination. McGirt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGirt is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ismore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGirt.
Oh McGirt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ismore misses with a wild combination.
McGirt throws a hook but Ismore blocks it.
Ismore blocks a low kick nicely.
McGirt seems to have got his legs back now.
Ismore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGirt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ismore lands with a nice body punch.
Ismore falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling McGirt to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Ismore misses.
McGirt lands a right hook to the body.
Dirt McGirt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGirt connects with a crisp jab.
McGirt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGirt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ismore counters with a three punch combo that has McGirt backing up. McGirt nods at Ismore to acknowledge the strikes.
Ismore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ismore lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGirt backs up against the cage.
Ismore throws a monster overhand right that drops McGirt! Ismore follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Les Ismore!
Les Ismore thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michelle Jenneke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michelle Jenneke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Colt McLaren!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenneke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenneke has managed to clinch.
McLaren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenneke just leaning against McLaren, taking a breather.
McLaren has a couple of punches blocked by Jenneke.
McLaren working aggressively here.
Jenneke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLaren.
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenneke.
Jenneke scores with a shoulder strike.
Jenneke blocks an uppercut.
Jenneke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLaren throws out a leg kick but Jenneke moves out of range and McLaren only half commits.
Jenneke checks the leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McLaren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jenneke moves into the clinch.
McLaren has a couple of punches blocked by Jenneke.
McLaren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenneke lands a left hand.
McLaren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jenneke avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenneke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McLaren is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Jenneke as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
A left hand lands to the body for Jenneke.
Jenneke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McLaren goes for a takedown attempt but Jenneke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenneke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLaren.
Jenneke scores with a sloppy right hand. McLaren should have avoided that one.
Jenneke lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaren's sensitive parts.
Jenneke lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenneke tries to clinch up.
Jenneke fails with an attempt to clinch.
McLaren throws a leg kick that misses.
McLaren blocks a head kick by Jenneke.
A good leg kick by McLaren.
Jenneke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenneke misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenneke misses with a wild body shot.
Jenneke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaren.
A thudding body kick lands there by McLaren!
Good leg kick by McLaren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jenneke blocks a leg kick.
Jenneke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jenneke tries to clinch but McLaren moves out of range.
Jenneke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McLaren lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenneke backwards.
McLaren wants a takedown but no success here.
Jenneke manages to break the clinch.
McLaren tries to clinch up but Jenneke circles away and keeps his distance.
Michelle Jenneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenneke's sensitive parts.
Nice sprawl there from Jenneke as McLaren shoots in.
Michelle Jenneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt McLaren.
Jenneke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jenneke forces McLaren back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenneke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jenneke lands an uppercut.
McLaren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jenneke wants to break free but McLaren has control.
McLaren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLaren tries to move into range but Jenneke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McLaren takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McLaren moves in looking to clinch but Jenneke pushes him off.
McLaren thuds a left hand into Jenneke's body.
McLaren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good leg kick by McLaren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenneke moves into the clinch.
McLaren throws a head punch that misses.
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenneke blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenneke.
Jenneke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenneke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenneke lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLaren backwards.
Jenneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Jenneke.
Jenneke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Jenneke - just one landing.
Jenneke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McLaren cracks Jenneke with a nice body shot.
Jenneke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jenneke lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jenneke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenneke wants to break the clinch but can't.
McLaren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenneke.
Jenneke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McLaren has hold of one of Jenneke's legs. Jenneke is fighting the takedown attempt but McLaren gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jenneke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLaren manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelle Jenneke 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.
Jenneke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLaren keeps the fight on the outside.
McLaren looks to land a left hand but Jenneke moved out of range nicely.
McLaren keeps the fight on the outside.
It looks like Jenneke has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jenneke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jenneke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jenneke is rocked!
McLaren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Jenneke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jenneke moves in looking to clinch but McLaren pushes him off.
Jenneke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaren.
McLaren clinches.
Jenneke seems to have got his legs back now.
Jenneke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jenneke looking to stall.
McLaren misses with the head strike.
A short left from Jenneke.
A right hook to the body lands for McLaren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenneke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaren has Jenneke pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McLaren pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jenneke tumbling to the mat - McLaren dives into Jenneke's guard.
Jenneke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenneke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLaren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jenneke looking to control.
McLaren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jenneke controls McLaren momentarily but McLaren frees himself.
Jenneke controlling the position.
Michelle Jenneke has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jenneke stuffs the takedown attempt from McLaren. McLaren gets slowly back to his feet.
McLaren looks to land a left hand but Jenneke moved out of range nicely.
Jenneke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLaren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jenneke moves into range and clinches up with McLaren.
Jenneke lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenneke works on McLaren's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Jenneke.
McLaren has a couple of punches blocked by Jenneke.
Jenneke blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
Jenneke scores with a shot to the side of McLaren's head.
Michelle Jenneke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
McLaren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jenneke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Michelle Jenneke is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenneke tries to close the distance and clinch but McLaren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenneke moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McLaren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jenneke is out of range.
Jenneke is looking to clinch but McLaren is avoiding it.
Jenneke throws a series of punches but McLaren moves out of range.
Jenneke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jenneke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLaren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jenneke tries to clinch up.
Jenneke gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren misses with the head strike.
Jenneke can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenneke.
Jenneke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenneke tries to clinch
and McLaren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jenneke!
Jenneke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLaren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jenneke checks a leg kick.
McLaren looks for the body kick but Jenneke saw that one coming.
Jenneke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jenneke throws a right hand that McLaren ducks under and follows up with a left that McLaren also avoids with ease.
Jenneke throws out a leg kick but McLaren moves out of range and Jenneke only half commits.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jenneke!
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!
Jenneke moves into the clinch.
Jenneke prevents the takedown attempt.
Michelle Jenneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt McLaren.
Jenneke is trying to force a seperation but McLaren has the dominant position.
Jenneke tries to work over McLaren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenneke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenneke cracks McLaren with a nice body shot.
McLaren being controlled against the cage.
Jenneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLaren darts in and clinches Jenneke up against the cage.
Jenneke content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from McLaren.
A short uppercut from McLaren.
Jenneke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McLaren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLaren swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaren working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenneke scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from McLaren.
Nice body punch from McLaren - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McLaren throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenneke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelle Jenneke dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McLaren avoids the head kick by Jenneke.
McLaren clinches.
Jenneke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jenneke tries to throw a body punch but McLaren avoids it by throwing Jenneke back against the cage.
Jenneke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McLaren.
McLaren misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenneke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenneke blocking some punches.
Jenneke is trying to stall.
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenneke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLaren has him pressed against the cage.
Jenneke trying to stall but McLaren improves his position.
Jenneke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jenneke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaren swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaren misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenneke lands with a light punch inside.
McLaren has a couple of punches blocked by Jenneke.
McLaren misses with the head strike.
McLaren prevents a body shot from Jenneke.
Jenneke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Jenneke controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
McLaren has a couple of punches blocked by Jenneke.
Jenneke prevents the takedown attempt.
McLaren throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenneke.
McLaren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jenneke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jenneke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Jenneke controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Jenneke.
Jenneke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLarens head.
Jenneke displaying some good clinch control by pressing McLaren up against the cage.
McLaren lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jenneke lands a shoulder strike.
Jenneke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McLaren.
McLaren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jenneke blocks an uppercut.
Jenneke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenneke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenneke lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Jenneke as the two fighters clinch.
Jenneke scores with a shot to the side of McLaren's head.
Jenneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenneke moves into range and clinches up with McLaren.
Jenneke tries to stall but McLaren uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McLaren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenneke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jenneke lands a nice uppercut.
Jenneke trying to control the position but instead, McLaren has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jenneke into the cage.
McLaren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jennekes head.
Colt McLaren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenneke looks to land a body kick but McLaren moved away.
McLaren circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLaren tries to keep at a distance but Jenneke has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaren.
Jenneke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenneke blocking some punches.
Jenneke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jenneke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jenneke.
McLaren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenneke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michelle Jenneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt McLaren.
Jenneke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Michelle Jenneke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaren throws a sloppy head kick
and Jenneke counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenneke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McLaren counters with an outside leg kick.
Jenneke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McLaren counters with a shoot takedown. Jenneke fights it but they end up in guard.
McLaren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenneke pulls McLaren in close to prevent any damage.
Jenneke manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McLaren is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenneke blocks McLaren's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
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 Michelle Jenneke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jenneke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michelle Jenneke!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Foreman Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foreman Frazier has chosen My Inspiration as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ray Finkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassius Foreman Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foreman Frazier's hands.
Finkle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Foreman Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finkle moves away.
Finkle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foreman Frazier circles away quickly and effectively.
Foreman Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Finkle ducks down to avoid it.
Finkle misses with a body kick.
A big right from Foreman Frazier misses.
Finkle takes a swing at Foreman Frazier's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Foreman Frazier misses the target.
Finkle throws a one two combo.
Finkle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foreman Frazier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Foreman Frazier lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finkle slips under a jab from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier misses with a wild combination.
Finkle throws a leg kick but Foreman Frazier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finkle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Foreman Frazier takes a step back to recover.
Finkle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Foreman Frazier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier misses with a hook.
Finkle ducks under a wild hook from Foreman Frazier.
Cassius Foreman Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finkle defending well as Foreman Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
Foreman Frazier throws a hook but Finkle avoids it easily.
Foreman Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finkle.
Foreman Frazier slips a jab from Finkle.
Finkle throws a big shot that misses.
Finkle avoids the body shot from Foreman Frazier.
A jab lands there for Finkle.
Finkle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finkle works over Foreman Frazier's head and body with a nice combination.
Foreman Frazier looks to throw the jab but Finkle is out of range.
Finkle throws a lazy right hand but Foreman Frazier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finkle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foreman Frazier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foreman Frazier lunges at Finkle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finkle's hand.
Finkle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Foreman Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foreman Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finkle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foreman Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finkle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finkle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Foreman Frazier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finkle lands with an overhand left.
Foreman Frazier misses with a straight right.
Foreman Frazier blocks the body kick.
Finkle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foreman Frazier.
Finkle throws a head kick that half lands.
Foreman Frazier avoids a kick to the body.
Finkle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sloppy strikes from Foreman Frazier. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Foreman Frazier misses.
Foreman Frazier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finkle lands a nice looking body kick.
Finkle has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier blocking some punches.
Finkle tries to work over Foreman Frazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Foreman Frazier wants to break free but Finkle has control.
A knee to the head by Finkle.
Foreman Frazier tries to circle away but Finkle has him pinned against the cage.
Foreman Frazier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foreman Frazier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Foreman Frazier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Foreman Frazier misses.
Foreman Frazier misses with an uppercut. Finkle saw that one coming.
Foreman Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foreman Frazier lands a nice hook to Finkle's body. Finkle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finkle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Foreman Frazier is able to avoid easily.
Foreman Frazier misses with an uppercut
and Finkle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Foreman Frazier's knee momentarily.
Finkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Foreman Frazier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier lands a nice shot to the body.
Foreman Frazier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finkle under the eye.
Finkle drops his hands momentarily and Foreman Frazier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkle misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Finkle ducks down to avoid it.
Finkle throws out a loose jab but Foreman Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finkle throws a leg kick but Foreman Frazier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finkle throws a hook to the side of Foreman Frazier's head but Foreman Frazier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foreman Frazier connects with the punch.
Foreman Frazier looks to land a left hand but Finkle moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Foreman Frazier misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finkle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foreman Frazier momentarily.
Finkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foreman Frazier moves away.
Finkle blocks a jab.
Finkle misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Finkle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Finkle moves away from the strike by Foreman Frazier.
Finkle misses the shot to the body.
Foreman Frazier misses with an uppercut.
Foreman Frazier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finkle.
Foreman Frazier avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkle misses the target.
Finkle ducks under a wild hook from Foreman Frazier.
Finkle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier lands a nice shot to the body.
Finkle misses with a hook.
Finkle throws a low kick but Foreman Frazier avoids it.
Finkle connects with the punch.
Foreman Frazier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ray Finkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Foreman Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Finkle.
Finkle connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foreman Frazier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finkle moves away from the strike by Foreman Frazier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle throws a right and a left that Foreman Frazier avoids nicely.
Finkle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Finkle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foreman Frazier circles away quickly and effectively.
Foreman Frazier throws a body punch but Finkle moves out of range.
Foreman Frazier blocks a low kick nicely.
Foreman Frazier misses with a looping right.
Finkle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Foreman Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Finkle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foreman Frazier.
Finkle is looking to score with low kicks.
Finkle tries to clinch but Foreman Frazier moves out of range.
Foreman Frazier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Foreman Frazier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finkle throws a nice looking combination but Foreman Frazier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Foreman Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Finkle.
Foreman Frazier misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foreman Frazier lands a nice shot to the body.
Foreman Frazier misses with a looping left.
Foreman Frazier blocks a jab.
Finkle slips a jab from Foreman Frazier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foreman Frazier moves out of range of the body kick from Finkle.
Foreman Frazier throws an off balance right hand
and Finkle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Foreman Frazier.
Finkle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Foreman Frazier is out of range and Finkle settles back down.
Foreman Frazier throws a poor cross that misses
and Finkle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Foreman Frazier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Foreman Frazier connects with a body shot.
A jab from Foreman Frazier does it's job there.
Foreman Frazier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finkle.
Foreman Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finkle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finkle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foreman Frazier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle loads up on a big right hand but Foreman Frazier slips the punch.
Foreman Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finkle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foreman Frazier manages to avoid it.
Finkle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Foreman Frazier throws a body punch but Finkle moves out of range.
Foreman Frazier throws a body punch but Finkle moves out of range.
Foreman Frazier throws a hook but Finkle blocks it.
Foreman Frazier moves out of range as Finkle strikes.
Foreman Frazier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finkle.
Foreman Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finkle manages to avoid it.
Foreman Frazier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finkle. Finkle obviously looking to wear him down.
Foreman Frazier throws the left hand but Finkle avoids the punch easily.
Foreman Frazier misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Foreman Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foreman Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Finkle.
Foreman Frazier misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Foreman Frazier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Foreman Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
Finkle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Finkle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finkle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foreman Frazier throws out the jab.
Finkle avoids the body shot from Foreman Frazier.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Foreman Frazier, as that shot connected.
Finkle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foreman Frazier.
Finkle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Foreman Frazier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foreman Frazier throws a shot from downtown. Finkle moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foreman Frazier missing with a left hand there. Finkle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foreman Frazier swings for the body but Finkle moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkle. Foreman Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foreman Frazier looks to land a combination but Finkle avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cassius Foreman Frazier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Finkle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Finkle ducks under a wild hook from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier lands a slapping body shot.
Foreman Frazier misses with a lunging right hand
and Finkle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foreman Frazier throws a hook but Finkle avoids it easily.
Finkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foreman Frazier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Foreman Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
Foreman Frazier scores with a shot to the body.
Finkle is looking to clinch but Foreman Frazier is avoiding it.
Foreman Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Finkle ducks down to avoid it.
Finkle looks to land a combination but Foreman Frazier avoids it well.
Finkle moves out of range of the strikes.
Foreman Frazier throws a shot from downtown. Finkle moves away and avoids it.
Foreman Frazier jabs Finkle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finkle tries to clinch but Foreman Frazier moves out of range.
Finkle looks to land a body kick but Foreman Frazier moved away.
Foreman Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finkle moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier misses with a hook. Finkle ducked under it nicely.
Foreman Frazier avoids the body shot from Finkle.
Foreman Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finkle.
A good leg kick by Finkle.
Foreman Frazier lands an overhand right.
Finkle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Foreman Frazier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Foreman Frazier lands a jab to Finkle's midsection.
Foreman Frazier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Foreman Frazier scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Finkle there.
Finkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foreman Frazier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finkle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Foreman Frazier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finkle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foreman Frazier.
Finkle throws a head kick but Foreman Frazier moves out of range.
Foreman Frazier looks to throw the jab but Finkle is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier throws a hook but Finkle avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier cracks a nice hook into Finkle's ribs.
Foreman Frazier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Foreman Frazier looks to land a right hand but Finkle moved out of range.
Foreman Frazier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Finkle.
Finkle takes one on the button.
Finkle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Foreman Frazier misses with a straight left.
Finkle wants to clinch.
Finkle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Foreman Frazier moves out of range as Finkle strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foreman Frazier misses the jab.
Foreman Frazier scores with a hook to the body. Finkle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finkle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Foreman Frazier counters with a stiff right hand.
Foreman Frazier looks to land a right hand but Finkle moved out of range.
Foreman Frazier throws a body shot but no joy.
Foreman Frazier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Foreman Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Finkle ducks under a wild hook from Foreman Frazier.
Sloppy strikes from Finkle. Those never looked like landing.
Finkle moves out of range as Foreman Frazier strikes.
Finkle connects with a leg kick. Foreman Frazier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Finkle slips a jab from Foreman Frazier.
Finkle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foreman Frazier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finkle throws a sloppy head kick and Foreman Frazier moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Foreman Frazier misses the target.
Foreman Frazier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left lands for Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier looks to throw the jab but Finkle is out of range.
Finkle moves out of range as Foreman Frazier strikes.
Finkle throws the kick towards the body but Foreman Frazier avoids it.
Finkle slips a jab from Foreman Frazier.
Finkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foreman Frazier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foreman Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Foreman Frazier checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foreman Frazier throws a shot from downtown. Finkle moves away and avoids it.
Foreman Frazier lands a nice shot to the body.
Foreman Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finkle manages to avoid it.
Finkle jabs at Foreman Frazier's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Foreman Frazier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Foreman Frazier 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Foreman Frazier!
Cassius Foreman Frazier looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'C'mon, I'm going back!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Intimidation mixtape. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hunter misses
and Tuilagi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Herb Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter lands a nice looking body kick.
Hunter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tuilagi avoids a kick to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tuilagi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hunter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuilagi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter thows a leg kick but Tuilagi checks it
and Tuilagi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tuilagi throwing strikes but missing.
Tuilagi looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi pulls Hunter in to control the position.
Tuilagi is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Hunter being controlled here momentarily.
Tuilagi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hunter throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tuilagi's body to avoid the submission. Tuilagi has instead reached around Hunter's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tuilagi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manu Tuilagi!
Manu Tuilagi made sure to mention his sponsor, Jazzify in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phraya Phichai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phraya Phichai!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phichai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kyoraku if he has to take too many more of those.
We've been hearing reports that Kyoraku has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Phichai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phichai misses with a few strikes there.
Phraya Phichai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyoraku with a nice cross.
Phichai scores with a spinning back kick!
Kyoraku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kyoraku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phichai manages to avoid it.
Kyoraku tries a head kick but it misses.
Phichai throws a front kick aimed at Kyoraku's knee but Kyoraku avoids it well.
Phichai throws a leg kick which misses Kyoraku's front leg but catches the back leg as Kyoraku tries to avoid it.
Kyoraku misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phichai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phichai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phichai avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Phichai.
Phichai blocks a head kick by Kyoraku.
Phichai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Phichai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phichai throws a hook but Kyoraku avoids it easily.
Phichai scores with a shot to the body.
Phichai throws a front kick that sends Kyoraku stumbling back into the cage.
Kyoraku moves out of range of the body kick from Phichai.
Phichai tries to clinch up but Kyoraku circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Phichai misses the target.
Phichai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phichai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kyoraku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phichai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phichai throws a series of punches but Kyoraku avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Phichai is predictable there
and Kyoraku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phichai throws a leg kick but Kyoraku sees it coming and moves out of range.
Phichai jabs Kyoraku right on the nose. Kyoraku blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phichai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phichai is looking to slow Kyoraku down with leg kicks.
Kyoraku throws the kick towards the body but Phichai avoids it.
Kyoraku blocks a head kick by Phichai.
Phichai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kyoraku, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyoraku.
Phichai lands with a right to the head.
Phichai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kyoraku's face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phichai.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Phichai avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage.
Kyoraku blocks a body shot from Phichai.
Phichai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phichai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phichai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phichai.
Phichai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Phichai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyoraku controls his hands.
Phichai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyoraku's elbow.
Phichai lands a right hand.
Kyoraku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phichai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyoraku's elbow.
Phichai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kyoraku throws a head punch that misses.
Kyoraku misses with a body punch.
Kyoraku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phichai lands with a left to the head.
Kyoraku lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Phichai controls his hands.
Phichai misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai tries to throw a body punch but Kyoraku avoids it by throwing Phichai back against the cage.
Phichai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyoraku's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Phichai fails to land.
Phichai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kyoraku.
Phichai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Phichai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phichai.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phichai's elbow.
A body shot lands from Phichai.
Phichai gets through Kyoraku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phichai's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyoraku trying to stall but Phichai improves his position.
Phichai lands a shot to the body.
Kyoraku works on Phichai's body with a couple of short punches.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kyoraku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kyoraku slips a straight right by Phichai.
Phichai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyoraku looks to land a body kick but Phichai moved away.
Phichai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kyoraku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kyoraku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phichai. Phichai obviously looking to wear him down.
Phichai pushes Kyoraku away with a front kick.
Phichai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kyoraku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phraya Phichai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phichai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Phichai looks to land a right hand but Kyoraku moved out of range.
Phichai jabs Kyoraku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyoraku throws a series of punches but Phichai moves out of range.
Phichai misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyoraku.
Phichai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyoraku.
Phichai scores with a leg kick.
Phichai is looking to slow Kyoraku down with leg kicks.
Phichai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kyoraku tries to move into range but Phichai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phichai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kyoraku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyoraku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phichai can pounce on him.
Kyoraku throws a chopping leg kick but Phichai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phichai.
Phichai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kyoraku's head.
Kyoraku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyoraku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phichai can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kyoraku throws a good cross that connects.
Phichai throws a big shot that misses.
Phichai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kyoraku momentarily.
Phichai takes a swing at Kyoraku's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Phichai misses with a low kick as Kyoraku jumps back.
Kyoraku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phichai.
Phichai pushes Kyoraku up against the cage in a clinch.
Phichai lands a right hand.
Phichai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyoraku throws a head punch that misses.
Kyoraku blocks a body shot from Phichai.
Kyoraku has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kyoraku blocks a body shot from Phichai.
Phichai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phichai lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kyoraku.
Phichai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kyoraku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phichai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyoraku stalling in the clinch but Phichai improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Phichai.
A head punch on the inside from Phichai fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Phichai fails to land.
Phichai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phichai's elbow.
Nice body punch from Phichai.
Phichai misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phichai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Phichai.
Phichai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phichai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phichai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kyorakus head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai lands with a short shot to the head.
Phichai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kyoraku is defending well for now.
Phichai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phichai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phichai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phichai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phichai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phichai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phichai tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Phichai scores with a shoulder strike.
Phichai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyoraku's elbow.
Phichai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phraya Phichai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kyoraku lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phichai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phichai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kyoraku tries to work over Phichai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phichai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Phichai.
Phichai scores with a jab to the head.
Crunch! Phichai slams his shin into Kyoraku's torso.
Phichai jabs Kyoraku right on the nose. Kyoraku blinks but takes it well.
Phichai throws a low kick, looking for Kyoraku's leg but Kyoraku calmly moves out of range.
Kyoraku throws the left hand but Phichai avoids the punch easily.
Phichai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyoraku checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kyoraku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kyoraku throws a jab but it's blocked by Phichai.
Phichai throws a looping overhand right but Kyoraku ducks down to avoid it.
Kyoraku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyoraku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyoraku shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Phichai eats them both and turns towards Kyoraku to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phichai. Phichai obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Phichai blocks the low kick.
Phichai thuds his right hand into Kyoraku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kyoraku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phichai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kyoraku moves out of range of the body kick from Phichai.
Phichai digs a good body shot into Kyoraku's ribs.
Phichai lands with a shot to the body.
Phichai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyoraku doesn't seem bothered though.
Phichai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyoraku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phichai rushes Kyoraku and presses him up against the cage.
Kyoraku tries to work over Phichai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyoraku pushes Phichai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phichai scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyoraku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyoraku looking to slow down the pace here.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phichai lands a left hand.
Phichai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Phichai avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage.
Phichai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phichai as Kyoraku tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Kyoraku.
Phichai managing to block the knees to the body from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phichai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phichai misses with some punches.
Phichai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phichai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phichai misses with some punches.
Phichai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phichai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyoraku's elbow.
Nice elbow from Phichai.
Phichai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phichai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyoraku lands a hook that snaps the head of Phichai backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phichai.
Phichai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
Kyoraku taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phichai lands an uppercut.
Kyoraku blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Phichai.
Kyoraku slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phichai.
Phichai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phichai pushes Kyoraku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phichai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kyorakus head.
Kyoraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phraya Phichai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Phichai avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phichai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phichai.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phraya Phichai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phichai 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phraya Phichai!
An out of breath Phraya Phichai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illias Illiadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by 999 - Homicide. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Bishop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illias Illiadis!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Illiadis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Illiadis.
Bishop connects with the punch.
Illiadis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Illiadis sees coming a mile off.
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Illiadis's knee but Illiadis avoids it well.
Illiadis misses with a straight right.
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Illiadis trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
A short uppercut from Illiadis.
Bishop keeps control of Illiadis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Illiadis controls the action.
Illiadis is pushing Bishop up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bishop just leaning against Illiadis, taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bishop obliges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Illiadis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Illiadis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Illiadis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Illiadis drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Illiadis controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Illiadis from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Illiadis tries to pass.
Illiadis wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Illiadis has gone for a leg lock! Bishop slips out almost immediately though and dives into Illiadis's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Illiadis is trying to keep Bishop in close.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Illiadis is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Illiadis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bishop has passed into half guard!
Illiadis looking for submissions off his back.
Illiadis trying to control but Bishop postures up.
Illiadis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bishop tries to stand but can't do so whilst Illiadis controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is thwarting Illiadis's attempts to control the position.
Illiadis looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bishop pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bishop takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bishop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Illiadis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Illiadis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Illiadis is squirming around, avoiding Bishop's attempts to control the action.
Bishop prevents Illiadis from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Illias Illiadis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Illiadis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
We've been told by Bishop's head coaches at AD Sparstars Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bishop is looking to score with low kicks.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Illiadis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bishop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bishop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bishop connects with a body shot that sends Illiadis's belly button to the back.
Illiadis gets tackled into the cage by Bishop. Bishop maintains the clinch.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop landing knees to the body.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Illiadis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop gets through Illiadis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop lands with a light punch inside.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Illiadis.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Illiadis misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Illiadis pulls guard.
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Illiadis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bishop passes into half guard.
Illiadis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bishop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Illiadis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis trying to control but Bishop postures up.
Bishop tries to stand and escape but Illiadis is controlling the position.
Illiadis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Illiadis looking for submissions off his back.
Bishop is looking to advance position but Illiadis won't allow it.
Illiadis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Illiadis manages to get to full guard.
Bishop trying to control but Illiadis is working from the bottom.
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Illiadis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bishop is now in half guard.
Bishop is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Illiadis trying to control here.
Illiadis is staying active underneath Bishop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Illiadis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Illiadis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Illiadis is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Bishop will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Illiadis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Illiadis punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Bishop tries to work over Illiadis's front leg with a kick but Illiadis checks it.
Bishop tries to clinch but Illiadis is having none of it.
Illiadis takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Illiadis shoots in looking for a takedown but Bishop manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Illiadis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Illiadis.
Bishop with a nice cross.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Illiadis swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Illiadis's sensitive parts.
Illiadis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Illiadis tries to land a leg kick but Bishop saw it coming and moves away.
Bobby Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illiadis scores with a shot to the body.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Illiadis throws a leg kick
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Illiadis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop cracks Illiadis with an open hand slap.
Bishop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobby Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Illiadis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bishop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop tries to clinch but Illiadis is having none of it.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Illiadis circles away.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bishop cracks the inside of Illiadis's front leg.
Bishop throws a body punch but Illiadis moves out of range.
Illiadis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Illiadis does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Illiadis.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Illiadis's front leg but catches the back leg as Illiadis tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Illiadis.
Bishop lands a jab.
Illiadis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Illiadis fails with a takedown attempt.
Illiadis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Illiadis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bishop!
Illiadis wants to control the action but instead Bishop gets a body lock and reverses into Illiadis's guard! Nice work!
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Illiadis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Illiadis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bishop stacks Illiadis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bishop!
Bishop decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A leg kick checked by Illiadis.
Sloppy strikes from Illiadis. Those never looked like landing.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Illiadis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Illiadis wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Bishop wants to stand but Illiadis is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Illias Illiadis just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Illiadis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Illiadis passes Bishop's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Illiadis is stalling here. Bishop is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Illiadis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bishop has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Illiadis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Illiadis actively working from the bottom here.
Illiadis is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illiadis wants to get back to full guard.
Bishop trying to control from half guard but Illiadis is working away.
Illiadis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bishop is working away from the top position though.
Bishop keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bishop trying to control from half guard but Illiadis is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobby Bishop wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Illiadis works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis throws a sloppy body shot
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Illiadis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Illiadis moved out of range.
Illiadis looks to land a body kick but Bishop moved away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bishop. Illiadis shrugs it off though.
Illiadis misses with a takedown attempt - Bishop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Illiadis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bishop cracks a nice hook into Illiadis's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bishop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Illiadis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bishop doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Illiadis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Illiadis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Illiadis takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop throws a body punch but Illiadis moves out of range.
Illiadis connects with a body shot that sends Bishop's belly button to the back.
Illiadis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bishop will feel that in the morning.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bishop lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Illiadis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Illiadis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Illiadis throws a leg kick but Bishop moved away.
Illiadis wants to clinch.
Illiadis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bishop rather than just go for the knockout.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
Illiadis misses with a straight right.
Illiadis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Illiadis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
A leg kick checked by Illiadis.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Illiadis misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Bishop misses.
Bishop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Illiadis to score with a decent uppercut.
Illiadis tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Illiadis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Illiadis is looking to stall here but Bishop recovers full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Illiadis wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Illias Illiadis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Illiadis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Illiadis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Illiadis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Illiadis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Illiadis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Illiadis.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Illiadis stuns Bishop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bishop.
Illiadis throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Illiadis avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop connects with a looping right hand.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches.
Illiadis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Illiadis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Illiadis trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
Bishop will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Illiadis up against the cage.
Bishop is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Illiadis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Illiadis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Illiadis lands with a nice body kick.
Bishop throws a hook but Illiadis avoids it easily.
Illiadis throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop moves forwards but Illiadis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bobby Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Bishop.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Illiadis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bishop quickly recovers to half guard.
Illiadis wants to work for an arm triangle but Bishop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bishop is not content to let Illiadis control the position.
Bishop kicks off Illiadis and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bishop is able to avoid easily.
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Illiadis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Illiadis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop misses with some punches.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop has Illiadis pressed against the cage, preventing Illiadis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Illiadis controls his hands.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Illiadis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Illiadis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bishop content to stall in guard here.
Illias Illiadis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Illiadis trying to control the position.
Bishop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Illiadis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Illiadis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 Bobby Bishop.
I think Illiadis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Bobby Bishop retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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