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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jozef Beast (ranked 2365 p4p, 305 weight class) and Cliff Rigano (ranked 2820 p4p, 366 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jozef Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Rigano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Beast darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rigano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beast on the side of the head.
Beast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast misses with a lunging right hand
and Rigano counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Rigano.
Beast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rigano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rigano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano blocks a head kick by Beast.
Beast misses with a left hand
and Rigano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano blocking some punches.
Beast managing to block the knees to the body from Rigano.
Beast lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beast.
Rigano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beast fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rigano managing to block the knees to the body from Beast.
Rigano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano has clasped his hands together around Beast's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rigano tries to advance to mount but Beast denies him.
The referee asks Rigano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rigano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Beast wants to get back to his feet but Rigano is dominant here and he's now got Beast's back!
Beast is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rigano.
Beast trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigano throwing sloppy strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rigano working for the choke.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Rigano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rigano is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Beast is defending well though. Rigano let's go of the attempt for now.
Rigano missing with strikes from the back.
Beast trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now.
Rigano looking to break Beast's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Beast remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rigano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigano has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Beast has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rigano keeps control of the position easily here as Beast tries to buck him off.
Rigano looking for the choke from the back.
Well, with Rigano on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Beast is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Rigano misses with punches from the back.
Rigano tries to keep control of the position but Beast is staying busy.
Rigano looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Beast is controlling Rigano 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rigano's guard.
Rigano looking for a sweep. Not yet Rigano, not yet.
Beast stands and steps away. Rigano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A swing and a miss from Rigano.
Rigano loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch.
Beast tried to counter with a leg kick but Rigano avoided it.
A lazy body kick from Beast
and Rigano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beast misses with a hook to the body
and Rigano counters with a nice uppercut.
Rigano throws a series of punches but Beast avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beast takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rigano lunges at Beast with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beast's hand.
It looks like Jozef Beast has been cut.
Beast ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beast lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rigano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beast closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Rigano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beast forces Rigano back against the cage and clinches.
Beast lands a knee to the body.
Beast lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rigano lands an elbow just above Beast 's eye.
Beast scores a nice knee to the body.
Rigano tries to land a knee to the head but Beast blocks with his arms.
Rigano misses with an elbow strike.
Rigano tries to land a knee to the head but Beast blocks with his arms.
Beast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rigano blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast looking to throw knees to the head but Rigano is blocking nicely.
Beast connects with a knee to the head.
Beast throws a head punch that misses.
Beast lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rigano obliges.
Beast tries a knee to the head but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano tries to land knees in the clinch but Beast avoids the damage to the body.
Beast lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Beast blocks an uppercut.
Rigano slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rigano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beast's brow.
Rigano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beast lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rigano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beasts head.
Jozef Beast has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beast scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast gets through Rigano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rigano is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Rigano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rigano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rigano is trying to stall.
Beast swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rigano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rigano misses with a knee to the head.
Beast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rigano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beast landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
Beast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rigano.
Beast throws a head punch that misses.
Beast gets through Rigano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rigano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beast scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beast lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Rigano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beasts head.
Beast landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Beast lands with a right to the head.
Beast misses with some punches.
Rigano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rigano misses with an elbow over the top.
Beast misses with a knee strike.
Beast swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beast has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Beast blocks a body shot from Rigano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beast.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beast.
Rigano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beast avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beast.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rigano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beast's brow.
Rigano throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beast.
Beast tries to land knees in the clinch but Rigano avoids the damage to the body.
Rigano struggles to land a body shot inside as Beast controls his hands.
Beast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beast looking to throw knees to the head but Rigano is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Beast.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beast blocks a body shot from Rigano.
Beast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rigano avoids it.
Rigano blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Beast dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jozef Beast's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rigano misses with a two punch combination.
Jozef Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast scores with a nice head shot.
Rigano swings widly with a right hand
and Rigano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rigano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Beast wants to clinch.
Rigano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Rigano as he checks the leg kick.
Rigano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Beast misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast cracks Rigano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beast throws a good cross that connects.
Beast is looking to chop away at Rigano's legs.
Rigano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beast misses with an uppercut. Rigano saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rigano misses the body punch
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast tries to work over Rigano's front leg with a kick but Rigano checks it.
Beast is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as Rigano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beast doesn't seem phased though.
Beast moves forwards but Rigano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beast misses with a hook
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rigano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beast!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast has closed the distance and engaged Rigano in a clinch.
Rigano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rigano lands a damaging elbow.
Rigano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rigano manages to end up in side control.
Beast wants to get back to his feet but Rigano drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Beast's face as Rigano controls the position.
Rigano working the ground and pound from side control.
Beast is trying to buck Rigano off.
Rigano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beast has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rigano but great work by Beast.
Beast decides to stand back up.
Rigano lands a slapping body shot.
Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beast appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beast misses with a body kick.
Beast wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigano misses with a body shot
and Beast counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cliff Rigano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beast scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beast.
Beast looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Rigano checks a leg kick nicely.
Rigano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rigano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
Beast throws a hook to the side of Rigano's head but Rigano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Beast.
Rigano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beast motions for Rigano to come forward. Beast throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beast cracks Rigano with a good jab.
Jozef Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano lands with a good body shot.
Beast scores with a nice head shot.
Rigano is rocked!
Beast takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beast blocks a jab.
Beast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Beast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Beast.
It seemed like Rigano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Beast. That snapped Rigano's head back.
Rigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Beast finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast darts in and clinches Rigano up against the cage.
Beast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rigano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beast throws a head punch that misses.
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
Beast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riganos head.
Beast unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beast has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozef Beast!
Jozef Beast thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lowe (ranked 1220 p4p, 61 weight class) and Antun Racic (ranked 1756 p4p, 90 weight class). Racic has chosen Tamo gdje su moji korjeni as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
144 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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33
138 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antun Racic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lowe looks to land a left hand but Racic moved out of range nicely.
Lowe thuds a left hand into Racic's body.
Lowe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lowe looks to land a combination but Racic avoids it well.
Lowe slips a straight right by Racic.
Racic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lowe.
Racic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lowe with a body shot.
Racic misses with a looping right.
Racic takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
Lowe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Racic avoids it.
Racic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Lowe's head coaches at Jitz MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Racic throws a combination that misses
and Lowe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowe throws a hook but Racic avoids it easily.
Lowe moves out of range as Racic strikes.
Lowe throws a leg kick but Racic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Racic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lowe manages to avoid it.
Racic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Racic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lowe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Lowe misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowe missing with a left hand there. Racic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lowe throws a jab when Racic was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe throws a nice head kick!
Lowe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lowe throws a nice looking combination but Racic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lowe throws a nice looking combination but Racic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lowe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lowe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Racic cracks the inside of Lowe's front leg.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lowe staying out of range there.
Lowe swings for the body but Racic moves out of range.
Racic thuds a left hand into Lowe's body.
Lowe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Racic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lowe blocks a head kick by Racic.
Lowe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Racic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Antun Racic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Racic throws a body punch but Lowe moves out of range.
Lowe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Racic throws a head kick that misses.
Lowe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Racic.
Lowe throwing a counter right hand but Racic manages to avoid it.
Racic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Racic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lowe walks into a stiff left hand from Racic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Racic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lowe lands a jab to the nose.
Racic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Racic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lowe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lowe throws an overhand right that lands on Racic's shoulder, as Racic tries to avoid the shot.
Racic throws a shot from downtown. Lowe moves away and avoids it.
Lowe loads up on a big right hand but Racic slips the punch.
Racic throws a head kick that misses.
Lowe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Racic just manages to avoid it.
Lowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowe missing with a left hand there. Racic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lowe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Racic on the side of the head.
Racic blocks a head kick by Lowe.
Racic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lowe throws out the jab.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lowe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Racic counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Racic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe looks to land a right hand but Racic moved out of range.
Racic throws a looping overhand right but Lowe ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Lowe.
Racic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowe is looking for a counter combo.
Lowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lowe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Racic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Lowe.
Lowe checks a leg kick.
Lowe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lowe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Racic. Racic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Racic was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Racic throws a right hand that Lowe ducks under and follows up with a left that Lowe also avoids with ease.
Lowe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Lowe misses.
Racic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Racic misses with an uppercut.
Lowe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe slips under a jab.
Racic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lowe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Racic lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lowe.
Lowe jabs at Racic's body.
Lowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Racic.
Racic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Racic throws a body shot but no joy.
Lowe keeps Racic at a distance using the push kick.
Lowe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Racic.
Lowe misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Racic looks to throw the jab but Lowe is out of range.
Lowe misses with a head kick.
Racic connects with a nice looking jab.
Lowe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Racic thuds his right hand into Lowe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lowe is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lowe 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.
Lowe throws a body punch but Racic moves out of range.
It looks like Mike Lowe has been cut.
Racic digs a good hook to Lowe's body.
Racic misses with a wild body shot.
Racic avoids the body shot from Lowe.
Racic misses with a straight right.
Lowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mike Lowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Racic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lowe.
Lowe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Racic stuns Lowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lowe connects with a crisp jab.
Racic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lowe misses with an uppercut. Racic saw that one coming.
Racic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Racic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Racic wants to land a leg kick but Lowe is out of range.
It looked like Lowe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Racic.
Lowe moves away from the strike by Racic.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Racic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lowe - the referee stops the clock and Racic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lowe. Racic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lowe.
Racic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lowe momentarily.
Lowe blocks the body kick.
Racic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lowe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Racic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lowe misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Racic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Racic misses the shot to the body.
Lowe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lowe scores with a head kick. Racic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lowe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Racic. That did some damage!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Racic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Racic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Racic slips a jab and a cross from Lowe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Racic! But no joy.
Lowe keeps Racic at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Lowe throws a lazy uppercut
and Racic counters by moving into the clinch.
Lowe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Racic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Racic controls the action.
Lowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Racic can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lowe throws a combination. Racic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lowe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lowe.
Racic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lowe.
Racic misses with the body kick
enabling Lowe to counter with a crisp jab.
Lowe throws a shot from downtown. Racic moves away and avoids it.
Lowe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Racic eats them both and turns towards Lowe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Racic scores with a hook.
Lowe throws a hook but Racic blocks it.
Lowe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Racic.
Lowe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Racic manages to avoid it.
Lowe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Racic with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Racic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lowe throws a one two combo.
Racic sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Lowe to the ground! Racic dives into full mount looking to finish!
Oh Lowe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Well, with Racic on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lowe is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lowe can't escape the position.
Racic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lowe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Racic is raining down hard shots and and Lowe has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Antun Racic!
Antun Racic opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stonedberg (ranked 1269 p4p, 169 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 1308 p4p, 173 weight class). Michael Stonedberg had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Stonedberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stonedberg moves away.
Matthews scores with a nice head shot.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonedberg misses with a straight right.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Stonedberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stonedberg lands with a hook. Matthews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Stonedberg needs to keep his hands up - Matthews had a free shot at his head there.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stonedberg's sensitive parts.
Stonedberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthews has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg misses with a looping left.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stonedberg throws out the jab.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonedberg is just out of range.
Stonedberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matthews on the side of the head.
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stonedberg looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stonedberg feints and then cracks Matthews's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matthews down.
A slow jab from Stonedberg misses its intended target.
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stonedberg has time to react.
Stonedberg throws a push kick but Matthews slaps the foot to one side.
Stonedberg throws a solid leg kick but Matthews takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stonedberg.
A little jabbing left from Matthews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Stonedberg misses with a looping left.
Matthews looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Stonedberg checks a leg kick nicely.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stonedberg avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Stonedberg lands with a slapping head kick.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Stonedberg finds it's target.
Stonedberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews checks a low kick from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
Stonedberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stonedberg tries to land a body kick
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthews wants to stay close but Stonedberg steps back to make room for something. Matthews seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Stonedberg and Matthews drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Stonedberg!
A victorious Michael Stonedberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 656 p4p, 73 weight class) and John Henry (ranked 668 p4p, 74 weight class). Ichabod Crane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Henry's chin.
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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
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Henry!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crane.
Crane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crane misses with a hook to the body
letting Henry counter with a right hand.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crane was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
Henry avoids the body shot from Crane.
Nice jab there from Henry.
Crane misses with a two punch combination.
Crane staying out of range there.
Henry slips under a jab from Crane.
Henry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry moves away from the strike by Crane.
Crane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henry.
Crane lands with a nice body punch.
Henry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane lands a glancing blow to the side of Henry's head.
Crane ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Crane scores with a nice strike.
Henry misses the shot to the body.
Ichabod Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Henry.
Henry cracks Crane with a good jab.
Henry throws a head kick but Crane moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Henry misses the target.
Henry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Crane fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henry throws out the jab.
It looked like Crane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Henry.
Crane misses with the combination.
Crane jabs at Henry's body.
Crane throws a big shot that misses.
Ichabod Crane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henry misses with a straight left.
Crane is looking to wear down Henry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Henry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henry has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane throws a lazy uppercut
and Henry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Henry misses with a hook
and Crane counters with a left to the body.
Crane throws a hook but Henry avoids it easily.
Crane cracks Henry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henry jabs at Crane's body.
Henry misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Crane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crane throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
A jab from Henry finds it's way through Crane's defenses.
Crane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henry doesn't seem bothered though.
Crane lands a jab.
Crane jabs at Henry's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry throws a lazy uppercut
and Crane counters with a nice body shot.
Crane cracks Henry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Crane misses its intended target.
Crane defending well as Henry loads up on a big left hand.
Henry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crane momentarily.
Crane connects with a nice looking jab.
Henry throws a body punch but Crane moves out of range.
Henry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crane.
Henry throws a sloppy head kick
and Henry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henry doesn't seem bothered though.
Henry defending well as Crane loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Henry misses with a hook
and Crane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crane looks to throw the jab but Henry is out of range.
Crane sizes up Henry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ichabod Crane is winning the standup battle so far.
Henry blocks a jab.
As Crane backs off Henry throws a huge counter combo but Crane manages to avoid it all.
Henry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry tries to move into range but Crane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henry throws a hook but Crane blocks it.
Crane misses with a hook to the body
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Henry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane wants to clinch
and Henry counters with a nice body shot.
Henry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crane throws out a powerful jab.
Henry avoids the body shot from Crane.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Crane throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Henry might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Crane has got the better of the exchanges.
Crane throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
A nice side step and Henry releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crane throws a lazy right hand but Henry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crane looks to land a combination but Henry avoids it well.
Crane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Henry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henry can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Crane.
A cross from Henry lands.
Henry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crane.
Henry misses the shot to the body.
Crane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Henry avoids the body shot from Crane.
Crane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Crane.
Crane throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Crane takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Crane does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Crane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henry misses with a body shot.
Crane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Henry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henry scrambles back to his feet.
Crane looks to land a left hand but Henry moved out of range nicely.
Crane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crane looks to land a combination but Henry avoids it well.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane throws a hook but Henry avoids it easily.
Henry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crane loads up on a big right hand but Henry slips the punch.
Crane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane tries to sprawl but Henry drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henry.
Henry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crane pushes Henry off looking to stand but Henry dives back in and keeps control.
Henry wants to control but Crane is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Henry seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane dominated that second round.
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!
Henry misses with a takedown attempt
and Crane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt - Crane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henry throws a hook to the side of Crane's head but Crane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crane misses with a hook
and Henry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crane. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henry circles away quickly and effectively.
Crane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry throws out a counter right but Crane avoids it with no problem.
Henry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Henry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Crane misses.
Crane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henry! But no joy.
Henry keeps the fight on the outside.
Crane blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Henry misses with an uppercut
and Crane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crane.
Crane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henry.
A slow jab from Crane misses its intended target.
Crane lands a slapping body shot.
Crane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henry was well out of range. Poor timing from Crane.
Crane scores with a hook.
Crane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crane.
A swing and a miss from Henry.
Crane digs a good body shot into Henry's ribs.
Crane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henry.
Crane throws a big shot that misses.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crane was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry slips a straight right by Crane.
Crane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Henry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Henry avoids the body shot from Crane.
Henry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Crane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Henry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Crane. No joy for Henry on that attempt.
A quick step to the side and Crane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ichabod Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Henry.
Henry throws a lazy uppercut
and Crane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ichabod Crane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Henry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crane scores with a jab to the body.
Henry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henry scrambles back to his feet.
Crane misses with a jab to the body
and Henry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Crane. Those never looked like landing.
Crane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Henry moves away from the strike by Crane.
Henry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
John Henry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Henry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Henry throws an off balance right hand
letting Crane counter with a right hand.
Henry misses with a lunging right hand
and Crane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crane looks to land a left hand but Henry moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Crane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crane, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Crane!
After the fight, Ichabod Crane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony O Rangers (ranked 1100 p4p, 123 weight class) and Qasim Barakat (ranked 1319 p4p, 145 weight class). O Rangers's entrance music is Hold on to you. A fine choice. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony O Rangers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Qasim Barakat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barakat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
O Rangers throws a jab but it's blocked by Barakat.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
O Rangers misses with a combination
letting Barakat counter with a right hand.
Barakat looks for the body kick but O Rangers saw that one coming.
O Rangers avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from O Rangers misses the target.
Barakat takes one to the side of the head.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Rangers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Barakat finds it's way through O Rangers's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakat blocks a jab.
Barakat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat drops his hands momentarily and O Rangers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barakat throws a hook to the side of O Rangers's head but O Rangers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Rangers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Barakat responds with a good body kick, but O Rangers manages to step out the way in time.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Rangers moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rangers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from O Rangers.
O Rangers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Barakat coming out on top.
Barakat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Rangers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Rangers goes for a double leg but Barakat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barakat continues to drive forward.
O Rangers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Rangers blocks a head kick by Barakat.
O Rangers tries to close the distance and clinch but Barakat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Rangers takes one to the side of the head.
O Rangers misses with a right hand
and Barakat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Rangers throws a hook but Barakat avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Barakat.
Barakat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Rangers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat moves out of range of the strikes.
Barakat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakat scores with a body shot.
A big left from O Rangers misses.
O Rangers blocks a head kick by Barakat.
Barakat misses with a body shot.
Barakat lands a nice hook to O Rangers's body. O Rangers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Rangers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barakat's half guard.
Barakat makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
O Rangers scores with a shot to the body.
O Rangers throws a looping overhand right but Barakat ducks down to avoid it.
O Rangers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barakat is looking to score with low kicks.
O Rangers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barakats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Rangers loads up on a big right hand but Barakat slips the punch.
O Rangers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers lands a lovely overhand right.
O Rangers throws a hook but Barakat blocks it.
Barakat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Rangers rather than just go for the knockout.
O Rangers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barakat sizes up O Rangers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
O Rangers walks into a straight right hand from Barakat.
O Rangers dives in and scores a takedown into Barakat's guard.
O Rangers trying to control the position from guard on top but Barakat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Rangers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barakat keeping full guard, as O Rangers tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakat keeping moving, preventing O Rangers from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barakat controlling O Rangers's posture.
Barakat keeping moving, preventing O Rangers from controlling successfully.
O Rangers passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Rangers stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Qasim Barakat will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice shot lands for O Rangers.
O Rangers dives in for a single leg takedown but Barakat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
O Rangers takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from O Rangers.
A jab from O Rangers does it's job there.
Barakat scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from O Rangers.
O Rangers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barakat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat misses the shot to the body.
Barakat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barakat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Rangers.
Barakat tries to land a front kick but O Rangers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O Rangers scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rangers scores with a shot to the body.
Barakat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barakat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Rangers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
O Rangers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
O Rangers wants to pass the guard but Barakat is defending well.
O Rangers moves nicely into side control.
O Rangers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barakat keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers taking a breather here.
Tony O Rangers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barakat is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but O Rangers is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
O Rangers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barakat is looking to get to half guard.
Barakat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Rangers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
O Rangers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Barakat tries to reverse the position but O Rangers maintains control.
O Rangers content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakat tries to reverse the position but O Rangers maintains control.
O Rangers looking to control but Barakat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Rangers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barakat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O Rangers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony O Rangers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Barakat misses with a straight right.
O Rangers is looking to counter punch.
O Rangers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barakat circles away.
Barakat cracks O Rangers with a good jab.
O Rangers connects with a body shot that sends Barakat's belly button to the back.
Barakat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barakat misses with a leg kick
and O Rangers counters with a takedown into side control.
O Rangers trying to control the position but Barakat is working away.
O Rangers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barakat is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barakat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Rangers controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rangers wants to control but Barakat is keeping him busy.
O Rangers tries to move to mount but Barakat blocks the move with his legs.
Barakat struggling a bit here.
O Rangers trying to control the action but Barakat is working from the bottom.
O Rangers misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barakat is looking to regain half guard here but O Rangers keeps moving and retains side control.
O Rangers wants to control but Barakat is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
O Rangers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barakat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Rangers manages to avoid it.
Barakat lands a lovely overhand right.
O Rangers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Rangers.
O Rangers lands a right hook to the body.
Barakat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Rangers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Rangers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
O Rangers moves nicely into side control.
O Rangers trying to control the action but Barakat is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Rangers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barakat keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Rangers just content to control the position.
Barakat is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony O Rangers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Rangers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony O Rangers!
A victorious Tony O Rangers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diagoro Yabaisama (ranked 582 p4p, 30 weight class) and Edward Scissorhands (ranked 825 p4p, 45 weight class). Yabaisama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Liquid Swords. Scissorhands has chosen Theme From Edward as his entrance music. Diagoro Yabaisama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Diagoro Yabaisama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Scissorhands!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissorhands moves away from the strike by Yabaisama.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scissorhands. That's going to slow Yabaisama down.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scissorhands missing with a left hand there. Yabaisama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scissorhands throws out a leg kick but Yabaisama moves out of range and Scissorhands only half commits.
Scissorhands throws a poor cross that misses
and Yabaisama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yabaisama tried to counter with a leg kick but Scissorhands avoided it.
A swing and a miss from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scissorhands throws a sloppy head kick and Yabaisama moves out of range easily.
Scissorhands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yabaisama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scissorhands on the side of the head.
Yabaisama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scissorhands.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissorhands misses with a hook. Yabaisama ducked under it nicely.
Scissorhands tries to land a leg kick but Yabaisama saw it coming and moves away.
Scissorhands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yabaisama misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yabaisama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scissorhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yabaisama fires out a quick counter leg kick but Scissorhands just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands scores with the left hand. Yabaisama knows he should have avoided that one.
Scissorhands lands a lovely overhand right.
Yabaisama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scissorhands throws a push kick but Yabaisama slaps the foot to one side.
Scissorhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scissorhands moves out of range of the body kick.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Yabaisama lands a nice shot that snaps Scissorhands's head back.
Scissorhands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yabaisama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice shot by Yabaisama.
Scissorhands looks to throw the jab but Yabaisama is out of range.
Scissorhands jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yabaisama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yabaisama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Yabaisama checks a low kick from Scissorhands.
Yabaisama throws a jab when Scissorhands was well out of range.
Scissorhands wants to slow Yabaisama down by chopping away at his legs.
Scissorhands scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yabaisama in his tracks.
Scissorhands throws a jab when Yabaisama was well out of range.
Yabaisama misses with a low kick.
Yabaisama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scissorhands pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yabaisama is out of range and Scissorhands settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scissorhands.
Yabaisama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yabaisama lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Yabaisama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yabaisama is looking to slow Scissorhands down with leg kicks.
Yabaisama misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scissorhands! But no joy.
Scissorhands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama's corner calls for a 1-2. Yabaisama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scissorhands is looking to slow Yabaisama down with leg kicks.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick
and Yabaisama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yabaisama throws a head kick but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Yabaisama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Yabaisama moved away.
Yabaisama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big left from Scissorhands misses.
Yabaisama is looking to slow Scissorhands down with leg kicks.
Scissorhands wants to land a leg kick but Yabaisama is out of range.
Scissorhands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Yabaisama's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Yabaisama scores with a hook.
Scissorhands throws out a leg kick but Yabaisama moves out of range and Scissorhands only half commits.
Yabaisama looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yabaisama misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Yabaisama throws the kick towards the body but Scissorhands avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands looks to land a body kick but Yabaisama moved away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yabaisama. Scissorhands shrugs it off though.
Yabaisama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yabaisama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scissorhands uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yabaisama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yabaisama tries to land a front kick but Scissorhands steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot lands for Yabaisama.
Scissorhands is looking to score with low kicks.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama clobbers Scissorhands with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yabaisama walks into a jab.
Yabaisama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scissorhands. Scissorhands obviously looking to wear him down.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yabaisama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scissorhands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yabaisama checks a leg kick.
Scissorhands moves out of range of the body kick from Yabaisama.
Scissorhands is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yabaisama with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yabaisama looks to land a left hand but Scissorhands moved out of range nicely.
Yabaisama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yabaisama lands a nice shot to the body.
Yabaisama throws a body shot but no joy.
Yabaisama avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yabaisama.
Scissorhands works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yabaisama clinches up with Scissorhands and pushes him back against the cage.
Scissorhands wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scissorhands lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yabaisama backwards.
Scissorhands working aggressively here.
Yabaisama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yabaisama successfully pulls guard.
Yabaisama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yabaisama is looking for a triangle but Scissorhands pushes his legs off easily.
Scissorhands is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabaisama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scissorhands is one step ahead there.
Scissorhands engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scissorhands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yabaisama is keeping the position for now.
Yabaisama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scissorhands doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scissorhands manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scissorhands trying to control but Yabaisama is working from the bottom.
Scissorhands postures up.
My spies in Urban Achievers inform me that Scissorhands has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yabaisama checks a leg kick.
Yabaisama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scissorhands connects with a crisp jab.
Scissorhands blocks a head kick by Yabaisama.
A big left from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yabaisama was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands.
Yabaisama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yabaisama cracks Scissorhands with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scissorhands throws out a loose jab but Yabaisama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scissorhands tries to land a leg kick but Yabaisama saw it coming and moves away.
Scissorhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yabaisama cracks Scissorhands with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scissorhands throws a solid leg kick but Yabaisama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scissorhands.
Good work by Scissorhands as he checks the leg kick.
Yabaisama moves out of range of the body kick.
Yabaisama swings for the body but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Yabaisama moves out of range as Scissorhands strikes.
Yabaisama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yabaisama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands misses with a straight left.
Yabaisama blocks the body kick.
Scissorhands connects with a solid leg kick.
Scissorhands thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yabaisama if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yabaisama throwing a counter right hand but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yabaisama ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
Yabaisama doesn't manage to clinch there - Scissorhands circles away.
Scissorhands throws a sloppy body shot
and Yabaisama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yabaisama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scissorhands looks to throw the jab but Yabaisama is out of range.
Scissorhands swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yabaisama.
Scissorhands lands a nice looking body kick.
Scissorhands checks the leg kick.
Yabaisama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
An inside leg kick from Scissorhands misses.
Yabaisama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scissorhands tries to work over Yabaisama's front leg with a kick but Yabaisama checks it.
Yabaisama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head.
Yabaisama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yabaisama throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Scissorhands lands a nice shot that snaps Yabaisama's head back.
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 Diagoro Yabaisama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yabaisama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Scissorhands with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yabaisama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yabaisama lands with an uppercut that bounces Scissorhands off the cage and back into range.
Yabaisama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scissorhands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scissorhands, right into the meat.
Donk. Yabaisama catches Scissorhands right on the button with a cross.
Yabaisama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yabaisama works over Scissorhands's head and body with a nice combination.
Scissorhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Yabaisama is just out of range.
Scissorhands misses with a head kick.
Yabaisama digs a good body shot into Scissorhands's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yabaisama lands a head shot.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut. Yabaisama saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands lands a head shot.
Yabaisama misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yabaisama. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yabaisama, right into the meat.
Scissorhands buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut. Yabaisama saw that one coming.
Yabaisama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
Yabaisama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yabaisama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scissorhands lands with an overhand left.
Scissorhands thumps Yabaisama with a low kick.
Scissorhands takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yabaisama lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Yabaisama.
Scissorhands has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yabaisama moves away.
Scissorhands lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Yabaisama misses the target.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick
and Yabaisama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yabaisama checks a low kick from Scissorhands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands needs to keep his hands up - Yabaisama had a free shot at his head there.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick
and Yabaisama counters with a straight right hand.
Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Yabaisama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yabaisama swings for the body but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Yabaisama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scissorhands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands.
Yabaisama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
Yabaisama just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Yabaisama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yabaisama slips under a jab.
Scissorhands throws a wild body kick that Yabaisama sees coming a mile off.
Scissorhands lands a head shot.
Scissorhands misses with a leg kick.
Yabaisama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Yabaisama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scissorhands doesn't seem phased though.
Good exchange - Yabaisama coming out on top.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yabaisama.
Scissorhands lands with an uppercut that bounces Yabaisama off the cage and back into range.
Yabaisama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yabaisama moves out of range as Scissorhands strikes.
Yabaisama throws a good cross that connects.
Yabaisama thows a body kick. Scissorhands tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Scissorhands defending well as Yabaisama loads up on a big left hand.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yabaisama staying out of range there.
Yabaisama scores with a leg kick.
Scissorhands lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scissorhands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scissorhands lands with an overhand left.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick.
Yabaisama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scissorhands.
Yabaisama misses with a body kick.
Yabaisama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Scissorhands was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scissorhands blocks a jab.
Scissorhands has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yabaisama.
A jab from Scissorhands finds it's way through Yabaisama's defenses.
Scissorhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yabaisama is able to avoid easily.
Yabaisama checks a leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that misses.
Yabaisama blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissorhands moves away from the strike by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama throws a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head but Scissorhands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scissorhands moves out of range of the body kick.
Scissorhands looks to land a left hand but Yabaisama moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diagoro Yabaisama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yabaisama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diagoro Yabaisama!
Diagoro Yabaisama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eyeam Yurmommy (ranked 300 p4p, 14 weight class) and Underestimated Dillashaw Junior (ranked 401 p4p, 18 weight class). Yurmommy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Peanut Butter Jelly Time - Galantis. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eyeam Yurmommy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Yurmommy finds it's target.
Yurmommy shoots in looking for a takedown. Dillashaw Junior tries to sprawl out of it but Yurmommy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dillashaw Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yurmommy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A good leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Yurmommy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dillashaw Junior swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Yurmommy counter with a right hand.
Yurmommy drives through and clinches with Dillashaw Junior against the cage.
Yurmommy working aggressively here.
Dillashaw Junior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yurmommy can't get the takedown.
Dillashaw Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Yurmommy controls the action.
Yurmommy tries to throw a body punch but Dillashaw Junior avoids it by throwing Yurmommy back against the cage.
Yurmommy misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurmommy misses with some punches.
Dillashaw Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yurmommy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dillashaw Junior fails to land.
Yurmommy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Yurmommy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yurmommy blocks an uppercut.
Yurmommy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yurmommy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dillashaw Juniors head.
Yurmommy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyeam Yurmommy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurmommy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yurmommy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yurmommy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dillashaw Junior blocks an uppercut.
Yurmommy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yurmommy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yurmommy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillashaw Junior's elbow.
Yurmommy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillashaw Junior smiles and moves away.
Yurmommy checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior looks for the body kick but Yurmommy saw that one coming.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but Yurmommy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yurmommy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
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!
Dillashaw Junior pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yurmommy swings for the body but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
A slow jab from Yurmommy misses its intended target.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillashaw Junior throws out the jab.
Dillashaw Junior throws a shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillashaw Junior throws the kick towards the body but Yurmommy avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior defending well as Yurmommy loads up on a big left hand.
Dillashaw Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yurmommy.
Dillashaw Junior lands a body shot.
Yurmommy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yurmommy counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Dillashaw Junior catches Yurmommy right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yurmommy. Dillashaw Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillashaw Junior is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dillashaw Junior lands with an uppercut that bounces Yurmommy off the cage and back into range.
Yurmommy looks to throw the jab but Dillashaw Junior is out of range.
Yurmommy slips a jab from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Dillashaw Junior there.
Yurmommy defending well as Dillashaw Junior loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yurmommy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurmommy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillashaw Junior throws out the jab.
Yurmommy swings for the body but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillashaw Junior thumps Yurmommy with a low kick.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a spinning back kick!
Dillashaw Junior connects with a crisp jab.
Dillashaw Junior punishes Yurmommy's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Dillashaw Junior.
Yurmommy connects with a body shot that sends Dillashaw Junior's belly button to the back.
Dillashaw Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
As Dillashaw Junior looks to move away, Yurmommy throws a big counter combo but Dillashaw Junior just gets out of the way.
Yurmommy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillashaw Junior missing with a left hand there. Yurmommy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dillashaw Junior slips a jab and a cross from Yurmommy.
Dillashaw Junior doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior 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.
Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick but Yurmommy avoids it.
Yurmommy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yurmommy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yurmommy tries to clinch up but Dillashaw Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Dillashaw Junior lands a front kick.
Yurmommy has his takedown stuffed
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dillashaw Junior lands with a shot to the body.
Yurmommy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dillashaw Junior takes one on the button.
Dillashaw Junior digs a good hook to Yurmommy's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurmommy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillashaw Junior slips a jab from Yurmommy.
A slow jab from Yurmommy misses its intended target.
Yurmommy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yurmommy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillashaw Junior steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior jabs Yurmommy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yurmommy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillashaw Junior manages to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurmommy manages to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yurmommy.
Dillashaw Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dillashaw Junior.
A big left from Dillashaw Junior misses.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Yurmommy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillashaw Junior misses the target.
Yurmommy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dillashaw Junior throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
Yurmommy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yurmommy there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillashaw Junior. Yurmommy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yurmommy throws a lazy right hand but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yurmommy just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw Junior throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yurmommy checks a low kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Yurmommy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior with a hook.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to land body kicks.
Dillashaw Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yurmommy jabs Dillashaw Junior right on the nose. Dillashaw Junior blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillashaw Junior. Yurmommy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Yurmommy.
Yurmommy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dillashaw Junior sprawls and moves away.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Dillashaw Junior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yurmommy.
Yurmommy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dillashaw Junior tried to score with a low kick but Yurmommy checks it.
Yurmommy throws a jab when Dillashaw Junior was well out of range.
Dillashaw Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillashaw Junior.
Yurmommy throws out a loose jab but Dillashaw Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior works Yurmommy's body with a nice hook.
Dillashaw Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yurmommy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yurmommy throws the left hand but Dillashaw Junior avoids the punch easily.
Dillashaw Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yurmommy lands with a left to the head.
Yurmommy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillashaw Junior smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyeam Yurmommy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yurmommy at a distance.
Yurmommy closes the distance and clinches up with Dillashaw Junior, looking for a takedown. Yurmommy pushes Dillashaw Junior against the cage but Dillashaw Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yurmommy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yurmommy looks to land a left hand but Dillashaw Junior moved out of range nicely.
Yurmommy throws a looping overhand right but Dillashaw Junior ducks down to avoid it.
Yurmommy misses with the combination.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Yurmommy misses with an uppercut. Dillashaw Junior saw that one coming.
Yurmommy misses the shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yurmommy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dillashaw Junior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yurmommy on the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the body shot from Yurmommy.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Yurmommy with that takedown attempt.
Yurmommy blocks the body kick.
Dillashaw Junior lands a head kick. Yurmommy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yurmommy just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Yurmommy misses.
Yurmommy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurmommy throws a shot to the body.
Yurmommy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yurmommy walks into a left hand.
Yurmommy throws a hook to the side of Dillashaw Junior's head but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillashaw Junior gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Yurmommy is just out of range.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a head kick.
Dillashaw Junior tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yurmommy checks a leg kick.
Yurmommy checks the leg kick.
Yurmommy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yurmommy blocks a low kick nicely.
Yurmommy throws a big counter combination but Dillashaw Junior scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice body punch from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillashaw Junior delivers a nice body kick.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a body shot.
That kick from Dillashaw Junior tenderised Yurmommy's leg. Yurmommy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eyeam Yurmommy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yurmommy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick that knocks Yurmommy off balance momentarily.
Dillashaw Junior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Yurmommy dives in for a single leg takedown but Dillashaw Junior sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yurmommy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dillashaw Junior! But no joy.
Dillashaw Junior looks to land a body kick but Yurmommy moved away.
Yurmommy throws a big counter combination but Dillashaw Junior scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dillashaw Junior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch combination from Yurmommy misses.
Dillashaw Junior swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a leg kick.
Yurmommy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw Junior is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dillashaw Junior on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yurmommy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a nice body kick.
Yurmommy takes a swing at Dillashaw Junior's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurmommy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dillashaw Junior cracks a nice hook into Yurmommy's ribs.
Dillashaw Junior punishes Yurmommy's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillashaw Junior throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yurmommy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dillashaw Juniors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yurmommy throws a right hand that Dillashaw Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillashaw Junior also avoids with ease.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Dillashaw Junior there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a nice body punch.
Yurmommy misses with a straight right.
Dillashaw Junior thuds his shin into the meat of Yurmommy's side.
Dillashaw Junior slips under a jab from Yurmommy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillashaw Junior slips under a jab from Yurmommy.
Dillashaw Junior let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dillashaw Junior fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yurmommy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dillashaw Junior is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yurmommy rather than just go for the knockout.
Yurmommy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillashaw Junior delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Yurmommy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yurmommy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a shot to the body.
Yurmommy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yurmommy loads up on a big right hand but Dillashaw Junior slips the punch.
Yurmommy slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dillashaw Junior winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
A relieved looking Underestimated Dillashaw Junior thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Eyeam Yurmommy had this to say: 'I feel sleepy, I am going to bed.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex John Conor Burns (ranked 51 p4p, 7 weight class) and Alex Asztalos (ranked 266 p4p, 39 weight class). Burns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. Asztalos has chosen Dethroned Emperor by Celtic Frost 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
29 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alex John Conor Burns !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Asztalos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns is looking to slow Asztalos down with leg kicks.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been told by Burns 's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asztalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asztalos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Jab from Asztalos.
Burns throws a leg kick but Asztalos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Burns 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Asztalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Asztalos swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asztalos slips under a jab.
Asztalos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asztalos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns .
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asztalos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asztalos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asztalos connects with a looping right hand.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Asztalos cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asztalos misses with a looping right.
It looked like Burns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Asztalos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one coming.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one coming.
Asztalos lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Asztalos throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
Burns scores with a jab to the head.
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asztalos swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Asztalos lands the left hand.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. Asztalos should have avoided that one.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Asztalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is leaning against Asztalos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asztaloss head.
Asztalos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asztalos tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns stalling in the clinch.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns .
Asztalos presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asztalos throws a chopping leg kick but Burns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asztalos cracks a nice hook into Burns 's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns .
Burns throws a low kick but Asztalos moves out of range easily.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos staying out of range there.
Asztalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Asztalos.
A big left from Asztalos misses.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Asztalos ducks down to avoid it.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Burns slips under a jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Asztalos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asztalos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asztalos swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Asztalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it.
Asztalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Asztalos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
That kick from Burns tenderised Asztalos's leg. Asztalos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns scores with a hook.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asztalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Burns - just one landing.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asztalos can pounce on him.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Asztalos looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Asztalos's shoulder, as Asztalos tries to avoid the shot.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns clinches up against the cage.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asztalos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asztalos scores with a nice head shot.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asztalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Asztalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns moves away from the strike by Asztalos.
Asztalos pushes Burns away with a front kick.
Asztalos moves out of range of the body kick from Burns .
Burns throws a low kick but Asztalos moves out of range easily.
Burns 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.
Asztalos flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns steps away.
Asztalos connects with a crisp jab.
Burns has Asztalos up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns works on Asztalos's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asztalos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alex Asztalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Asztalos stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
Burns clinches up against the cage.
Burns working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Asztalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
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!
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Burns .
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asztalos. Asztalos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asztalos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Asztalos throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Burns cracks Asztalos with an open hand slap.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Asztalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asztalos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asztalos. That did some damage!
Asztalos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns .
Burns slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asztalos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns .
Burns tries a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.
Asztalos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asztalos, pushing him back against the cage.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
A body shot lands from Burns .
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Burns 's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asztalos takes a shot to the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Alex John Conor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Burns stalling in the clinch but Asztalos improves position.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Burns lands a body punch.
Asztalos lands a right hand.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asztalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Burns .
That kick from Burns tenderised Asztalos's leg. Asztalos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asztalos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns .
Burns slips under a jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a hook. Burns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns tries to counter by clinching up but Asztalos breaks away and moves out of range.
Asztalos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asztalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Burns moves out of range as Asztalos throws a body kick.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Asztalos moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Asztalos blocks the body kick.
Asztalos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asztalos doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns tries to clinch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good shot there by Burns .
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and Asztalos counters with a nice body shot.
Asztalos tests Burns 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
Burns clinches up with Asztalos and pushes him back against the cage.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Asztalos as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Asztalos.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Asztalos on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Asztalos pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asztalos 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Asztalos 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Paul Garcon (ranked 14 p4p, 3 weight class) and DJ Maximus (ranked 67 p4p, 6 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Paul Garcon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Maximus!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus misses with a two punch combination.
Maximus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maximus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcon throws a leg kick that misses.
Maximus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcon throws a front kick that sends Maximus stumbling back into the cage.
Garcon misses the body punch
letting Maximus counter with a right hand.
Garcon lands a body shot.
Garcon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus.
Garcon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Garcon with a hook.
Garcon scores with a spinning back kick!
Garcon throws a leg kick which misses Maximus's front leg but catches the back leg as Maximus tries to avoid it.
Garcon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garcon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcon tried to score with a low kick but Maximus checks it.
Maximus feints a jab promting Garcon to slip. Maximus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Garcon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcon throws a leg kick that misses.
Maximus misses with an uppercut. Garcon saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcon.
Jean Paul Garcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcon.
Garcon scores with a body shot.
Garcon throws a leg kick that misses.
Garcon scores with a kick to the body.
Maximus looks winded!
Garcon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcon checks a leg kick.
Maximus swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcon.
Garcon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maximus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garcon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maximus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maximus. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcon.
Maximus throws an overhand right that lands on Garcon's shoulder, as Garcon tries to avoid the shot.
Garcon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Garcon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcon throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle, before Garcon throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Maximus's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Garcon lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jean Paul Garcon!
Jean Paul Garcon retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Jean Paul Garcon, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Euphegen Doubdtfire (ranked 2 p4p, 1 weight class) and Gareth Keenan (ranked 3 p4p, 2 weight class). Doubdtfire comes into the arena with I'd Rather Go Blind blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Keenan's choice of entrance music: Coming Home. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Euphegen Doubdtfire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doubdtfire cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Doubdtfire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Euphegen Doubdtfire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range.
Doubdtfire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doubdtfire takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doubdtfire misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Keenan misses.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Doubdtfire moved out of range.
Doubdtfire tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it.
A nice side step and Keenan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Keenan throws a front kick that sends Doubdtfire stumbling back into the cage.
Keenan takes a swing at Doubdtfire's ribcage but misses.
Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keenan blocks a low kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doubdtfire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That kick from Keenan tenderised Doubdtfire's leg. Doubdtfire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doubdtfire dives in and grabs Keenan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keenan pushes down on Doubdtfire's head and hops out.
A nice side step and Keenan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doubdtfire connects with a solid leg kick.
Keenan misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doubdtfire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Keenan misses.
And Doubdtfire counters with a quick kick to the body but Keenan blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doubdtfire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doubdtfire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doubdtfire looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keenan misses with an uppercut
and Doubdtfire counters with a nice uppercut.
Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire's corner calls for a 1-2. Doubdtfire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doubdtfire lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick.
Keenan takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Doubdtfire misses its intended target.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
Doubdtfire misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Doubdtfire throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Keenan misses
and Doubdtfire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Keenan's knee momentarily.
Doubdtfire throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well.
Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doubdtfire.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doubdtfire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Doubdtfire throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
Keenan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doubdtfire rather than just go for the knockout.
Keenan misses with a straight left.
Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keenan is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Doubdtfire misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doubdtfire.
Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Doubdtfire's head back.
Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doubdtfire misses the shot to the body.
Doubdtfire connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire moves into range and clinches up with Keenan.
Doubdtfire tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing Doubdtfire back against the cage.
Keenan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doubdtfire's elbow.
Keenan tries a body shot but Doubdtfire blocks it.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doubdtfire takes a shot to the head.
Keenan trying to stall but Doubdtfire improves his position.
Doubdtfire blocks an uppercut.
Doubdtfire breaks the clinch.
Doubdtfire checks the leg kick.
Keenan cracks the inside of Doubdtfire's front leg.
Doubdtfire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a big shot that misses.
Doubdtfire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan throws a big shot that misses.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doubdtfire throws a hook but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Doubdtfire blocks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range.
Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Doubdtfire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Doubdtfire.
Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
Keenan lands with a good body shot.
Doubdtfire defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan swings for the body but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a hook but Keenan blocks it.
Good shot there by Keenan.
Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick from Keenan misses
and Doubdtfire counters with a good, hard body kick but Keenan shrugs it off.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Doubdtfire misses the target.
Doubdtfire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Euphegen Doubdtfire dominated that round.
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Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doubdtfire. Keenan shrugs it off though.
Good work by Doubdtfire as he checks the leg kick.
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Keenan misses.
Doubdtfire misses with a straight left.
Keenan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doubdtfire was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
A shot to the liver by Doubdtfire. Beautiful body shot.
Keenan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A good leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doubdtfire at a distance.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doubdtfire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doubdtfire.
Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Doubdtfire steps away.
Doubdtfire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around?
Doubdtfire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
Keenan jabs Doubdtfire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doubdtfire cracks Keenan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Doubdtfire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doubdtfire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Doubdtfire moved out of range nicely.
Doubdtfire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doubdtfire loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
A low kick from Doubdtfire is predictable there
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut.
Keenan scores with a nice strike.
Doubdtfire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan thumps Doubdtfire with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Doubdtfire. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doubdtfire lands the left hand.
Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doubdtfire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doubdtfire cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg.
Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away.
Keenan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Keenan connects with a right hand. Doubdtfire shakes it off.
A slow jab from Doubdtfire misses its intended target.
Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Doubdtfire counters with a nice uppercut.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doubdtfire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan at a distance.
Keenan throws a hook but Doubdtfire blocks it.
Doubdtfire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire moved away.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Keenan misses.
Doubdtfire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keenan slips under a jab from Doubdtfire.
Keenan slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Keenan misses.
Keenan checks a low kick from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
Doubdtfire scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keenan misses with an uppercut.
Keenan lands with a good body shot.
Doubdtfire steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keenan. That one must have hurt.
Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doubdtfire at a distance.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan lands a lovely overhand right.
Doubdtfire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doubdtfire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan.
Doubdtfire throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
Keenan misses with a hook. Doubdtfire ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Keenan.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keenan. Doubdtfire shrugs it off though.
A low kick from Doubdtfire is predictable there
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away.
Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Doubdtfire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Doubdtfire takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick.
Doubdtfire defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan misses with a straight right.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from Doubdtfire.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan.
Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doubdtfire blocks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doubdtfire.
Keenan lands with a good body shot.
Doubdtfire throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.
Doubdtfire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doubdtfire.
Keenan cracks the inside of Doubdtfire's front leg.
Doubdtfire misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keenan swats away the attempt to clinch by Doubdtfire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doubdtfire.
Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doubdtfire.
Keenan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Doubdtfire if he has to take too many more of those.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doubdtfire throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it.
Keenan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doubdtfire tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Doubdtfire missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keenan throws a low kick but Doubdtfire avoids it.
Doubdtfire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Keenan lands a right hook to the body.
Keenan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keenan misses with a hook. Doubdtfire ducked under it nicely.
Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan checks a leg kick.
Keenan throws a push kick but Doubdtfire slaps the foot to one side.
Keenan is looking to score with low kicks.
Doubdtfire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Doubdtfire avoids it.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range.
Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Doubdtfire steps away.
Doubdtfire digs a good hook to Keenan's body.
Keenan tries to work over Doubdtfire's front leg with a kick but Doubdtfire checks it.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan swings for the body but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan scores with a punch to the head.
Doubdtfire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Doubdtfire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doubdtfire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doubdtfire misses the jab.
Doubdtfire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Doubdtfire's head back.
Doubdtfire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doubdtfire checks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Doubdtfire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire slips under a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doubdtfire - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Doubdtfire misses the target.
A big left from Doubdtfire misses.
Doubdtfire throws a body shot but no joy.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick
and Keenan counters with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Doubdtfire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range.
Keenan looks for the body kick but Doubdtfire saw that one coming.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick.
Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Doubdtfire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doubdtfire thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy.
Doubdtfire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Doubdtfire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doubdtfire will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Doubdtfire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks.
Doubdtfire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doubdtfire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keenan ducks right into an uppercut from Doubdtfire.
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!
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Doubdtfire misses
and Keenan counters with a thumping low kick.
Doubdtfire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
Keenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Doubdtfire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doubdtfire checks it well.
Keenan checks a low kick from Doubdtfire.
Keenan blocks the body kick.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but Doubdtfire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Euphegen Doubdtfire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Keenan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it.
Doubdtfire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan.
Doubdtfire missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doubdtfire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doubdtfire looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
A jab from Doubdtfire finds it's way through Keenan's defenses.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
And Doubdtfire counters with a quick kick to the body but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doubdtfire.
Keenan cracks the inside of Doubdtfire's front leg.
Nice jab there from Keenan.
Nice defenses there by Keenan.
Doubdtfire ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Doubdtfire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doubdtfire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Doubdtfire wants to clinch but Keenan slips to the side
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doubdtfire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
A punch lands to the side of Doubdtfire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Keenan.
The fighters circling - Doubdtfire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doubdtfire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doubdtfire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keenan moves out of range as Doubdtfire throws a body kick.
Doubdtfire is looking to clinch.
Doubdtfire throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doubdtfire thuds his right hand into Keenan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Doubdtfire misses the target.
Keenan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doubdtfire throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan cracks a nice hook into Doubdtfire's ribs.
Doubdtfire scores with a punch to the head.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Keenan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doubdtfire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan.
Doubdtfire connects with an inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Doubdtfire with a jab.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keenan throws out a powerful jab.
Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doubdtfire connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off.
Keenan misses with an uppercut.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Doubdtfire blocks the leg kick.
Doubdtfire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doubdtfire throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Doubdtfire throws a right hand that misses
and Keenan counters with a straight right hand.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Doubdtfire moved away.
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doubdtfire motions for Keenan to come forward. Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doubdtfire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doubdtfire lands with a right hand.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doubdtfire.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well.
Doubdtfire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire blocks a low kick nicely.
Doubdtfire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire digs a good hook to Keenan's body.
Keenan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it.
Doubdtfire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Doubdtfire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doubdtfire throws out the jab.
Keenan blocks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire takes one on the button.
Keenan tries a low kick but Doubdtfire avoids it.
Doubdtfire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Keenan works the jab nicely.
Doubdtfire is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doubdtfire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Doubdtfire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Doubdtfire.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Doubdtfire.
Keenan digs a good hook to Doubdtfire's body.
Doubdtfire scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keenan checks a leg kick.
Keenan slips under a jab from Doubdtfire.
Keenan counters with a body kick.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range.
Doubdtfire throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Doubdtfire scores with a decent looking hook.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doubdtfire misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Doubdtfire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doubdtfire moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan.
Doubdtfire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Keenan moves out of range as Doubdtfire throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doubdtfire.
Keenan digs a good body shot into Doubdtfire's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Doubdtfire misses.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doubdtfire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doubdtfire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doubdtfire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doubdtfire takes one to the chin there.
Doubdtfire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doubdtfire 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.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and Doubdtfire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doubdtfire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Doubdtfire slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doubdtfire.
Keenan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keenan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Doubdtfire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keenan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doubdtfire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.
Keenan lands a nice hook to Doubdtfire's body. Doubdtfire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doubdtfire connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Doubdtfire avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Doubdtfire lands a lovely overhand right.
Doubdtfire tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Doubdtfire misses
enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily.
Doubdtfire tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it.
Keenan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doubdtfire connects with a body shot.
Doubdtfire throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
Doubdtfire throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan.
Doubdtfire staying out of range there.
Doubdtfire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Doubdtfire checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Doubdtfire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doubdtfire throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.
Keenan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doubdtfire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Doubdtfire on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land.
Doubdtfire scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head.
Doubdtfire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doubdtfire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Doubdtfire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doubdtfire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Doubdtfire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Doubdtfire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Doubdtfire scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 Euphegen Doubdtfire.
Well Doubdtfire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Euphegen Doubdtfire!
Euphegen Doubdtfire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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