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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junkyard Dog (ranked 567 p4p, 82 weight class) and Mad Dog Iii (ranked 542 p4p, 77 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mad Dog Iii enters the ring!

Dog
vs
Dog Iii

182 cm
28
189 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

184 cm
33
190 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junkyard Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Dog Iii!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dog Iii tries to sprawl but Dog drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dog passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dog Iii!
Dog Iii wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dog Iii looks a forlorn figure.
Dog landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dog Iii wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog Iii is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dog is staying active.
Poor strikes thrown by Dog there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dog landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog landing shots from mount.
Dog Iii is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dog raining down shots from the mount!
Dog Iii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dog Iii tries to reverse the position but Dog maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dog throws some wild stikes that Dog Iii manages to avoid easily.
Dog Iii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dog Iii bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Dog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dog Iii defends well.
Dog has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dog Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dog Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
Dog trying to keep a closed guard but Dog Iii is proving a slippery customer.
Dog Iii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog Iii is one step ahead there.
Dog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dog Iii is not content to let Dog control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog Iii trying to control but Dog postures up.
Dog Iii wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to free his trapped foot but Dog Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dog Iii gets back to full guard.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dog advances position into side control!
Dog Iii on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Dog.
Dog works to advance to full mount. Dog Iii defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dog wants to take Dog Iii's back here but Dog Iii is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog with a couple of short strikes.
Dog landing strikes from the mount and Dog Iii is in trouble!
Dog Iii sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Dog is looking for a kimura but Dog Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dog to get the leverage.
Dog Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dog Iii is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dog Iii wants to control but Dog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dog is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dog works his way to his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dog Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Dog shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dog Iii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dog advances to half guard.
Dog Iii is pressing down on Dog's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position but Dog postures up.
Dog wants to pass the guard but Dog Iii is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws a big right hand that misses.
Dog pushes down on Dog Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dog Iii is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii moves into full guard.
Dog won't allow Dog Iii to sweep him here.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog Iii is retaining full guard.
Dog slips nicely into half guard.
Dog Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Dog Iii is looking to improve his position.
Dog wants to control but Dog Iii is keeping him busy.
Dog passes to full mount!
Dog Iii in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog lands a big elbow.
Dog Iii wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dog Iii can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dog Iii is trying to reverse the position but instead Dog has taken his back - oops!
Dog punches Dog Iii on the ear.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii wants to escape the position.
Dog throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dog Iii could be in trouble here!
Dog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog Iii can do to turn this around?

Dog 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, Dog Iii has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Dog is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dog is punishing Dog Iii with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is not going to allow Dog Iii to sit and survive in this position.

Dog looking for the RNC.
Can Dog Iii hold on?! Dog is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Dog Iii is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dog lands a shot to the head.

Dog patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Dog looking for the choke but no joy.

Dog is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dog is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dog Iii is defending well though. Dog let's go of the attempt for now.
Dog Iii tries to escape the position.
Dog Iii trying to control but not successfully.
Dog Iii breaks Dog's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dog Iii postures up.
Dog Iii preventing the sweep.
Junkyard Dog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dog Iii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dog moves away from the strike by Dog Iii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Dog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dog Iii throws a wild body kick that Dog sees coming a mile off.
Dog scores with a decent looking hook.
Dog Iii throws a front kick aimed at Dog's knee but Dog avoids it well.
Dog moves forwards but Dog Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii moves out of range as Dog throws a body kick.
Dog Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Dog Iii 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.
Dog Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Dog Iii misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Dog with a nice cross.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dog Iii, as that shot connected.
Dog Iii punishes Dog's body with a nice straight punch.
Dog Iii misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Dog Iii.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Dog Iii slips the punch.
Dog Iii slips under a jab.
Dog Iii cracks Dog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog Iii's sensitive parts.
Dog Iii misses with a left hand
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.
Dog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dog Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mad Dog Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog Iii tries to break free but Dog pushes him back against the ropes.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dog Iii tries to circle away but Dog has him pinned against the ropes.
Dog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dog Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dog pushes Dog Iii back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dog blocking some punches.

Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dog Iii misses with a leg kick
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog scores with the left hand. Dog Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
Dog Iii slips a straight right by Dog.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Dog misses the jab.
Dog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dog takes one to the side of the head.
Dog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dog throws a lazy body kick
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.

Dog moves into the clinch.
Dog Iii misses with some punches.
Dog Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog tries a body shot but Dog Iii blocks it.
Dog lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dog Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dog Iii's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dog Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog working aggressively here.
Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog Iii backwards.

Dog Iii manages to break the clinch.
Dog throws a leg kick which misses Dog Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Dog Iii tries to avoid it.
Dog is looking to clinch but Dog Iii is avoiding it.
Dog avoids the body shot from Dog Iii.
Dog takes a swing at Dog Iii's ribcage but misses.
Dog Iii throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dog Iii tries to move into range but Dog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog Iii.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Dog Iii manages to avoid it.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. Dog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dog Iii misses with a shot to the body
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mad Dog Iii.
I think Dog 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junkyard Dog!
An out of breath Junkyard Dog thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mad Dog Iii was interviewed post fight and said '20/20'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Marciano (ranked 332 p4p, 11 weight class) and Keith Bishop (ranked 877 p4p, 35 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marciano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Marciano is a stone cold pimp out there. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marciano
vs
Bishop

195 cm
27
261 lbs
12 - 3 - 3

200 cm
30
250 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocco Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano lands with a nice body kick.
Marciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Marciano misses
and Bishop counters with an inside leg kick.
Marciano connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marciano counters with a leg kick.

Marciano gets tackled into the ropes by Bishop. Bishop maintains the clinch.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano lands a body punch.
Bishop looks winded!
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Bishop.

Marciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bishop's hands.
Bishop moves forwards but Marciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Marciano.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano lands a jab to the nose.

That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Marciano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marciano with a body shot.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.
Marciano throws the kick towards the body but Bishop avoids it.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marciano. That one must have hurt.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marciano lands with a right hand.
Marciano throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Marciano tries to land a body kick

and Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Marciano tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marciano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bishop can turn it around.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Marciano lands an uppercut.
Bishop working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Marciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Marciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bishop's hands.

Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Marciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bishop is out of range and Marciano settles back down.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Marciano is looking to score with low kicks.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Marciano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bishop's knee momentarily.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Bishop.
Marciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rocco Marciano!
A very excited looking Rocco Marciano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Thorn (ranked 702 p4p, 36 weight class) and Liam Gallagher (ranked 1350 p4p, 71 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Thorn
vs
Gallagher

196 cm
33
267 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

210 cm
29
265 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Gallagher is trying to counter with his kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
Gallagher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallagher throws out the jab.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorn throws a hook but Gallagher blocks it.
Gallagher cracks the inside of Thorn's front leg.
Thorn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher slips under a jab from Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Gallagher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gallagher scores with a nice right hand.
Gallagher cracks Thorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Thorn misses the jab.
Gallagher scores with a body shot.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Thorn moved away.
Gallagher wants to clinch.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Liam Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thorn on the side of the head.
Liam Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher just misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher misses with a body kick.
Gallagher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thorn misses with a body shot.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher lands with a nice combination. Thorn backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thorn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gallagher did well to prevent Thorn getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn slips a nice elbow through Gallagher's hands, connecting with Gallagher's forehead.
Thorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gallagher's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gallagher won't allow Thorn to pass to mount.
Gallagher keeping control of the position.
Thorn lands with a punch from half guard.
Gallagher felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gallagher trying to control from the bottom.
Gallagher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gallagher.
Thorn wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.
Gallagher wants to stand up but Thorn is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is trying to keep Thorn in close.
Thorn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thorn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gallagher is pulling down on Thorn's head. It's preventing any offense from Thorn, at least for the moment.
Gallagher controls Thorn momentarily but Thorn frees himself.
Thorn postures up and lands a big shot to Gallagher's brow.
Thorn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thorn postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thorn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gallagher is pulling down on Thorn's head. It's preventing any offense from Thorn, at least for the moment.
Thorn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher working a defensive guard here.
Thorn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thorn is fighting to break Gallagher's control of his arms but Gallagher is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorn content to stall in guard here.
Gallagher trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gallagher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thorn lands with a shot to the body.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Liam Gallagher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Thorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thorn throws a lazy body kick
and Gallagher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gallagher!
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gallagher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thorn lands a jab.

Thorn gets tackled into the ropes by Gallagher. Gallagher maintains the clinch.
Gallagher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thorn's defenses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gallagher lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Gallagher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gallagher throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Gallagher lands a body punch.
Thorn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gallagher tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Gallagher back against the ropes.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Gallagher on the inside.
Gallagher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Thorn has clasped his hands together around Gallagher's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thorn trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gallagher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thorn trying to control the action but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Thorn is chipping away with strikes.
Damien Thorn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is looking for a sweep.
Gallagher is trying to control Thorn's posture but Thorn avoids it.
Gallagher is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gallagher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher is pressing down on Thorn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thorn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gallagher keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
Gallagher being controlled here, momentarily.
Thorn connects with a couple of short punches.
Gallagher trying to keep a closed guard but Thorn is proving a slippery customer.
Gallagher wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thorn forces his way into half guard.
Gallagher trying to hold on to Thorn's head to control him but Thorn postures up.
Thorn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thorn is keen to just control but Gallagher is a slippery customer.
Thorn drops an elbow to the side of Gallagher's head.
Gallagher is trying to control but can't.
Thorn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gallagher is looking to control Thorn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gallagher avoid being mounted?
Thorn misses with a head shot. Gallagher uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gallagher looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thorn trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Thorn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thorn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gallagher keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
Thorn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gallagher trying to keep a closed guard but Thorn is proving a slippery customer.
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 Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Thorn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gallagher's hands.
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but Gallagher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gallagher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorn. That did some damage!
Liam Gallagher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gallagher wants to clinch.
Thorn throws out a powerful jab.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gallagher. Gallagher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut.
Thorn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Gallagher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Gallagher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gallagher just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
Some wild striking there from Thorn.
Gallagher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gallagher throws a looping overhand right but Thorn ducks down to avoid it.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Thorn.
Gallagher misses with a body kick.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher looks for the body kick but Thorn saw that one coming.
Thorn sizes up Gallagher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Gallagher slips the punch.
Thorn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gallagher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn throws a front kick aimed at Gallagher's knee but Gallagher avoids it well.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gallagher throws a low kick but Thorn moves out of range easily.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and Gallagher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gallagher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorn. That did some damage!
Gallagher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Gallagher looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gallagher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gallagher tries a head kick but it misses.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorn looks to land a combination but Gallagher avoids it well.

Gallagher gets caught flat footed, as Thorn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thorn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thorn passes Gallagher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gallagher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thorn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thorn is nestled in close to Gallagher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gallagher trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Thorn there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn drops an elbow to the side of Gallagher's head.
Gallagher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thorn.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thorn is keen to just control but Gallagher is a slippery customer.

Gallagher looking for submissions off his back.
Thorn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher is looking to control Thorn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gallagher avoid being mounted?
Thorn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gallagher is holding on to half guard well.
Gallagher trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Thorn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thorn 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 234 p4p, 36 weight class) and Russell Northrop (ranked 454 p4p, 63 weight class). Northrop has chosen Alive And Kicking as his entrance music. Yancy Makaki Iii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Makaki Iii
vs
Northrop

182 cm
31
177 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

180 cm
32
175 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Northrop!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Northrop.

It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Northrop moves away and avoids it.
Northrop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Northrop avoided it.
Makaki Iii tries to bum rush Northrop with a series of wild strikes but Northrop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Northrop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Northrop misses with a leg kick
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Northrop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Northrop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Northrop lands a nice shot to the body.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Makaki Iii blocks a head kick by Northrop.
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Northrop tries to clinch
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Northrop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Northrop closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Northrop throws a strike aimed at the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Makaki Iii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Northrop.

Northrop looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Northrop throwing strikes but Makaki Iii manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Northrop is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrop is still trying to improve position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Northrop is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makaki Iii off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Makaki Iii. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Northrop misses with an elbow to the head.
Northrop has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii trying to control the hands but Northrop breaks the grip.
Makaki Iii tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Makaki Iii is wriggling around trying to escape.

Northrop with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrop unloading with bombs!
Makaki Iii is looking to improve his position but Northrop isn't that keen on the idea.
Northrop looking to ground and pound but Makaki Iii is blocking nicely.
Northrop looking to ground and pound but Makaki Iii is blocking nicely.
Makaki Iii wants to control but Northrop is having none of it.
Northrop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Northrop prevents Makaki Iii from getting the reversal.
Makaki Iii is working hard here to advance position.
Northrop looking to finish with strikes here!

Northrop is working for a guillotine from mount but Makaki Iii frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrop thowing shots but they're missing.
Makaki Iii avoids a series of strikes thrown by Northrop.
BOOM! Northrop connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Northrop thowing shots but they're missing.
Northrop looking to finish with strikes here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii tries to hold on but Northrop postures up.
Northrop looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Makaki Iii takes a swing at Northrop's ribcage but misses.
Northrop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Northrop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Northrop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Northrop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Makaki Iii on his heels. He'll look to pass Makaki Iii's guard now, I'm sure.
Northrop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Northrop sitting in guard here, content to control.
Northrop throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Northrop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrop advances position into side control!
Makaki Iii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Northrop.
Northrop working the ground and pound from side control.
Northrop landing strikes.

Northrop wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makaki Iii, who protects the arm well.
Northrop wants to take a breather but Makaki Iii manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Northrop.
Northrop is working Makaki Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Northrop being controlled here momentarily.
Northrop throwing strikes from guard but Makaki Iii blocks nicely.
Makaki Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Makaki Iii controlling the position.
Northrop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makaki Iii keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Northrop tries to free his leg and advance position but Makaki Iii is retaining full guard.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Northrop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makaki Iii keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Northrop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makaki Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makaki Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russell Northrop has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Northrop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makaki Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Northrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makaki Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Northrop scoring with punches to the head and body.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makaki Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop.
Northrop connects with a couple of short punches.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Makaki Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makaki Iii working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Northrop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Northrop avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Northrop misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Northrop's knee momentarily.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Northrop swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Northrop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Northrop tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Northrop with an uppercut!
Northrop throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Northrop.
Northrop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Northrop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Northrop shoots and misses
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Northrop fails with a takedown attempt.
Northrop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Northrop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Northrop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaki Iii's waist but Makaki Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Northrop off to one side.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.

Northrop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Northrop drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Northrop fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the head.
Northrop misses with a knee to the head.
Makaki Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Makaki Iii stalling in the clinch but Northrop improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Northrop as Makaki Iii tries to tie him up.
Makaki Iii can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Makaki Iii presses Northrop against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Northrop wants to clinch up but Makaki Iii keeps it at a distance.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Northrop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Northrop.
Northrop throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Northrop.

Northrop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Northrop is trying to ground and pound but Makaki Iii uses the momentary lack of control by Northrop to regain half guard.
Northrop looks to land a strike but Makaki Iii avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Makaki Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Northrop's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makaki Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makaki Iii keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop connects with a couple of short punches.
Makaki Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makaki Iii tries to strike from the bottom.
Makaki Iii is trying to keep Northrop in close.
Northrop scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four 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.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving.
Makaki Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Northrop postures up in Makaki Iii's guard and throws a big left but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Northrop wants to pass the guard but Makaki Iii is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Makaki Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makaki Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Northrop off the ropes and back into range.
Northrop dips to his left and cracks Makaki Iii with an uppercut!
Makaki Iii walks into a jab.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick but Northrop moves out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body. Northrop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Northrop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russell Northrop.
I've got Northrop 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Northrop!
An out of breath and clearly excited Russell Northrop thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushii (ranked 111 p4p, 16 weight class) and Misha Collins (ranked 219 p4p, 29 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Atsushii
vs
Collins

172 cm
29
144 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

167 cm
31
148 lbs
20 - 15 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

HELLBENT

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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuroda Atsushii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsushii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Atsushii throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Atsushii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Collins both land. Nice combination.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atsushii at a distance.
Atsushii avoids the body shot from Collins.
Atsushii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins stuns Atsushii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins misses with a hook. Atsushii ducked under it nicely.
Collins has his takedown stuffed
enabling Atsushii to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Atsushii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins punishes Atsushii's body with a nice straight punch.
Atsushii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Atsushii throws an off balance right hand
and Collins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atsushii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins tries for a takedown but Atsushii circles away easily
enabling Atsushii to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Collins misses.

Collins clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atsushii.
Collins prevents a body shot from Atsushii.

Collins pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushii controlling from the top position.
Atsushii wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Atsushii uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Collins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atsushii pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Atsushii postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Collins to stand up.
Misha Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and Atsushii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Collins has a takedown stuffed.
As Collins backs away, Atsushii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kuroda Atsushii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Atsushii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Atsushii.
A clash of legs there as Collins blocks the low kick.
Kuroda Atsushii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Atsushii looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Atsushii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atsushii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Collins throws a body punch but Atsushii moves out of range.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Atsushii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atsushii sprawls well. Atsushii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Atsushii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atsushii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Collins misses with a body shot
and Atsushii counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misha Collins dominated that 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.

Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atsushii.
Atsushii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atsushii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Collins's corner calls for a 1-2. Collins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Atsushii takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Collins scores with a one two! Atsushii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown but Atsushii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Collins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Atsushii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushii manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atsushii's waist but Atsushii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Collins off to one side.
Atsushii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Collins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Collins staying out of range there.
Atsushii misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atsushii under the eye.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atsushii defends it nicely.
Kuroda Atsushii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Atsushii wants to land a leg kick but Collins is out of range.
Atsushii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Atsushii misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Collins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Atsushii lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
Collins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Atsushii counters with a nice uppercut.
Collins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Atsushii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Collins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atsushii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Collins to score with a decent uppercut.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Atsushii counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins dives in for a single leg takedown but Atsushii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Atsushii feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Collins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Atsushii to the mat! Atsushii manages to get full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Atsushii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins advances to half guard.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Collins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atsushii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Collins.
Collins is trying to control the action in half guard but Atsushii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii is trying to control but can't.
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Atsushii defending well though.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atsushii is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Collins is looking for submissions but instead, Atsushii has regained full guard.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Atsushii keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Atsushii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins lands with a shot to the body.
Atsushii throws a head kick that misses.
Atsushii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Misha Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins slips under a jab.
Collins catches Atsushii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misha Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Atsushii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Atsushii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Collins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Atsushii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atsushii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atsushii as he avoids it easily.
Atsushii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atsushii misses with an uppercut
and Collins counters with a right hand to the body.
Atsushii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins moves out of range of the leg kick from Atsushii.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Atsushii misses its target.
Atsushii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands a glancing blow to the side of Atsushii's head.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atsushii at a distance.
Atsushii wants to land a leg kick but Collins is out of range.
Atsushii misses with a hook.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins takes a swing at Atsushii's ribcage but misses.
Collins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atsushii rather than just go for the knockout.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Atsushii is just out of range.
Atsushii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Collins momentarily.
Atsushii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Collins checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Atsushii, right into the meat.
Collins digs a good body shot into Atsushii's ribs.
Kuroda Atsushii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Collins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atsushii doesn't seem phased though.
Collins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Atsushii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atsushii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
A little feinted left hand from Atsushii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushii scores with a hook.
Collins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atsushii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Atsushii thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kuroda Atsushii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Collins fails with the takedown
and Atsushii counters with an outside leg kick.
Atsushii slaps away a takedown attempt from Collins, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Collins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Atsushii quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii is concentrating on defense, preventing Collins from advancing position.
Atsushii trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Misha Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Atsushii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Atsushii is retaining full guard.

Atsushii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.

Collins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Atsushii dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii lands a couple of digs.

Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Atsushii pushing down on Collins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Collins moves into full guard.
Atsushii postures up.
Atsushii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Misha Collins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Misha Collins.
I've got Collins 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misha Collins!
Misha Collins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.

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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Kocur (ranked 242 p4p, 33 weight class) and Risto Rautio (ranked 227 p4p, 32 weight class). Rautio has chosen mickey avalon as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Kocur
vs
Rautio

183 cm
38
220 lbs
35 - 16 - 1

189 cm
29
210 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 35 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Kocur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Rautio!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kocur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kocur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rautio ducks under a wild hook from Kocur.
Good standup being displayed there by Kocur as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Rautio.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rautio.
Kocur has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kocur misses with a hook
and Rautio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Kocur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rautio, pushing him back against the ropes.
Rautio tries to throw a body punch but Kocur avoids it by throwing Rautio back against the ropes.
Rautio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kocur.
Rautio has a couple of punches blocked by Kocur.
Kocur tries to land knees in the clinch but Rautio avoids the damage to the body.
Rautio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocur's elbow.
Rautio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kocur misses with a body punch.
Rautio misses with a punch to the body.
Kocur lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kocur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kocur trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocur prevents a body shot from Rautio.
Kocur throws a head punch that misses.
Kocur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kocur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kocur prevents a body shot from Rautio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocur.
A right hook to the body lands for Rautio.
Rautio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rautio struggles to land a body shot inside as Kocur controls his hands.
Rautio lands with a right to the head.
Kocur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rautio is defending well for now.
Kocur crunches a lovely knee into Rautio's ribcage.
Rautio lands a shot to the body.
Kocur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kocur misses with a knee to the head.
Kocur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kocur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rautio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocur's elbow.
Kocur misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rautio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rautio misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Rautio.
Kocur is breathing heavily.
Rautio struggles to land a body shot inside as Kocur controls his hands.
Kocur misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rautio as the two fighters clinch.
Kocur blocks a body shot from Rautio.
Kocur misses with some punches.
Kocur misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rautio.
A right handed body shot lands from Rautio.
A hook to the body from Rautio.
Rautio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kocur backwards.
A body shot lands from Rautio.
Rautio lands with a short shot to the head.
Rautio has a couple of punches blocked by Kocur.
A short left from Rautio.
Rautio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rautio.
Rautio misses with the head strike.
Rautio struggles to land a body shot inside as Kocur controls his hands.
Rautio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rautio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocur's elbow.
Rautio managing to block the knees to the body from Kocur.
Rautio lands a body shot.
A short right from Rautio on the inside.
Rautio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rautio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kocur backwards.
Rautio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rautio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rautio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rautio blocking some punches.
Rautio tries a body shot but Kocur blocks it.
Rautio tries a body shot but Kocur blocks it.
Kocur tries a body shot but Rautio blocks it.
Rautio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kocur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rautio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rautio.
Kocur prevents a body shot from Rautio.
Kocur misses with a body punch.
Kocur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rautio.
Rautio scores with a shot to the side of Kocur's head.
Rautio is leaning against Kocur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rautio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kocur misses with a body punch.
Rautio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rautio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rautio can't find room to land a body shot as Kocur controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rautio lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Rautio.
Rautio can't find room to land a body shot as Kocur controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rautio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocur's elbow.
Rautio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kocur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rautio managing to block the knees to the body from Kocur.
Kocur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rautio's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Rautio dominated that 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.

Kocur misses with a body shot.
Kocur lands with a nice body punch.
Kocur on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kocur thows a leg kick but Rautio checks it
and Rautio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Rautio.
Rautio drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kocur right on the button. Kocur goes down! Rautio follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rautio gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Risto Rautio!
Risto Rautio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Brophy (ranked 625 p4p, 27 weight class) and Mitzi Glozman (ranked 118 p4p, 6 weight class). Brophy comes to the ring accompanied by The Grumpy Song. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Brophy
vs
Glozman

187 cm
34
243 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

193 cm
34
265 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitzi Glozman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glozman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brophy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brophy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Trinity Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Glozman looks for the body kick but Brophy saw that one coming.
Glozman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brophy.

It looks like Mitzi Glozman has been cut.
Brophy connects with a looping right hand.
Brophy misses with a head kick.
Glozman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Bob Brophy has been cut.
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glozman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Glozman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brophy, pushing him back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Glozman controls the action.
Brophy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brophy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glozman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glozman looking to slow down the pace here.
Glozman can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Brophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glozman pushes off an throws an elbow but Brophy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Glozman prevents a body shot from Brophy.
Brophy tries a body shot but Glozman blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Glozman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brophy's brow.
Brophy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Glozman.
Glozman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Glozman blocking some punches.
Brophy working hard to break the clinch.
Brophy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brophy.
Brophy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glozman looks winded!
Brophy lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glozman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brophy dodges an elbow strike from Glozman.
Glozman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brophy lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brophy.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy pushes Glozman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brophy avoids it.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Glozman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glozman blocking some punches.
Glozman tries to work over Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brophy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glozman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy scores with a shot to the side of Glozman's head.
Glozman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Glozman misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glozman is pushing Brophy up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Glozman avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the ropes.
Brophy tries to work over Glozman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
A hook to the body from Brophy.
Glozman blocks an uppercut.
Glozman blocks an uppercut.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brophy avoids it.
Glozman can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Glozman.
Glozman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brophy.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Glozman controls the action.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy lands a left hand.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Glozman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glozman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
Glozman stalling in the clinch but Brophy improves position.
Glozman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
Glozman struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands.

Brophy breaks from the clinch.
Glozman throws a sloppy body shot
and Brophy counters with a big head kick but Glozman shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glozman scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Brophy. Those never looked like landing.
Glozman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Glozman tries to clinch but Brophy moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Brophy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Brophy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Glozman misses with a kick to the body
and Brophy counters with a left to the body.
Brophy scores with a kick to the body.
Glozman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Glozman throws a sloppy body shot
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Brophy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brophy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glozman can do to turn this around?
Brophy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Glozman is rocked!

Glozman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brophy, pushing him back against the ropes.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Glozman blocks an uppercut.
Brophy scores with a shot to the side of Glozman's head.
Brophy blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glozman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Brophy on the inside.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Glozman controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
Brophy presses Glozman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Glozman is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Brophy.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brophy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brophy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circle, before Brophy throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Glozman's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Brophy lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Bob Brophy!
Our winner, Bob Brophy, 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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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fook Man (ranked 76 p4p, 11 weight class) and Masa Sanada (ranked 59 p4p, 8 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Man
vs
Sanada

180 cm
34
166 lbs
31 - 13 - 0

180 cm
27
174 lbs
16 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

HELLBENT
Urban Fighter

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 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fook Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Sanada!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.

It looks like Fook Man has been cut.
Sanada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Man misses.
Sanada throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man misses with a body shot
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada counters with a crisp right that sends Man to the canvas! Sanada follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocket Bob Frankels (ranked 11 p4p, 1 weight class) and Mush Mouth (ranked 48 p4p, 4 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Frankels might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dawn....Summer Solstice... . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bob Frankels
vs
Mouth

200 cm
31
275 lbs
27 - 8 - 1

191 cm
32
270 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Kimura Klothing
Urban Fighter

Kimura Klothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocket Bob Frankels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mush Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankels misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Frankels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mouth throws a nice looking combination but Frankels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frankels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mouth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frankels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frankels throws a wild body kick that Mouth sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Mouth.
Frankels is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mouth clobbers Frankels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mouth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mouth.

It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Frankels slips a jab from Mouth.
Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frankels.
Mouth stuns Frankels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frankels.
Mouth misses with an uppercut
and Frankels counters with a solid body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankels looks for the body kick but Mouth saw that one coming.
Mush Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Mouth. Those never looked like landing.
Mouth tries to move into range but Frankels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Mush Mouth has been cut.
Mouth throws a big shot that misses.
Mouth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mouth throws a nice looking combination but Frankels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Frankels counters with a quick kick to the body but Mouth blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mouth.
Mouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frankels.
Frankels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mouth misses with a takedown attempt

and Frankels counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mouth! Frankels lets Mouth back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mouth has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankels misses with a wild body shot.
Rocket Bob Frankels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mouth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Mouth does no damage.
Mouth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Frankels throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mouth throws out a loose jab but Frankels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Frankels.
No luck for Mouth with that takedown attempt.
Rocket Bob Frankels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Mouth.
Mouth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Mouth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mouth shoots and misses

and Frankels counters with a nice right hand that sends Mouth toppling to the canvas! Mouth scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Frankels finish him?!
Mouth throws a leg kick but Frankels sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouth 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.
Frankels avoids the body shot from Mouth.
Frankels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frankels ducks under a wild hook from Mouth.
Mouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mouth 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.
Mouth misses with a hook. Frankels ducked under it nicely.
Frankels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mouth looks winded!
Frankels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frankels wants it to stay on the feet.

Frankels cracks Mouth with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Frankels has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mouth to stand back up!

Mouth is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mouth misses with a lunging right hand
and Frankels counters with a good low kick that Mouth was not able to check.
Frankels lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouth drops his hands for a split second and Frankels immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Mouth face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Frankels follows up with a right hand that knocks Mouth into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocket Bob Frankels!
Rocket Bob Frankels retains his super heavyweight title!
Rocket Bob Frankels thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class) and Orlando Diggs (ranked 3 p4p, 3 weight class). Tyrone Jones comes into the arena with Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo blaring out of the sound system. Diggs has chosen HARDAWAY as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Tyrone Jones
vs
Diggs

182 cm
30
199 lbs
26 - 6 - 1

184 cm
32
184 lbs
34 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

HELLBENT
Aspire Clothing

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Diggs!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Diggs moved out of range.
Tyrone Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Diggs.
We've been informed that Diggs has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big left from Diggs misses.
A punch lands to the side of Tyrone Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diggs swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones stalks Diggs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diggs's face. Diggs staggers backwards, shaken.
Tyrone Jones scores with a one two! Diggs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Diggs.
Tyrone Jones feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones walks into a straight right hand from Diggs.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
Tyrone Jones blocks a leg kick.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Tyrone Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.
Diggs throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Diggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Diggs lands with a good body shot.
Diggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diggs scores with a jab to the head.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyrone Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diggs takes one to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Diggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diggs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diggs swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Diggs's shoulder, as Diggs tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. Tyrone Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Diggs saw that one coming.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tyrone Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones connects with the punch.
Diggs slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Tyrone Jones blocks a head kick by Diggs.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Diggs avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Diggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diggs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyrone Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Diggs throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.
A clash of legs there as Diggs blocks the low kick.
Diggs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyrone Jones's sensitive parts.
Tyrone Jones with a nice cross.
Tyrone Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diggs cracks Tyrone Jones with an open hand slap.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Diggs blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws a leg kick which misses Tyrone Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggs jabs Tyrone Jones right on the nose. Tyrone Jones blinks but takes it well.
Diggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Diggs moves out of range easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggs. Diggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Diggs.
Diggs thumps Tyrone Jones with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Diggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diggs wants to clinch.
Tyrone Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs scores with a jab. Tyrone Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diggs missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones connects with a body shot.
Diggs 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.
Tyrone Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs misses with a hook.
Diggs walks into a straight right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diggs throws a front kick that sends Tyrone Jones stumbling back into the ropes.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyrone Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diggs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diggs throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Diggs digs a good body shot into Tyrone Jones's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tyrone Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyrone Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
A jab from Tyrone Jones finds it's way through Diggs's defenses.
Diggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs flicks out a counter leg kick but Tyrone Jones steps away.
Diggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones tries to bum rush Diggs with a series of wild strikes but Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diggs with a nice cross.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Diggs moved out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
Tyrone Jones lands with a right hand.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tyrone Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyrone Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diggs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyrone Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones sizes up Diggs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Diggs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Good shot there by Diggs.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range.
Diggs ducks right into an uppercut from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones works the jab nicely.
Diggs takes one to the chin there.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Diggs.
Diggs misses with the combination.
Diggs misses with a wild combination.

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!
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs tries to clinch up but Tyrone Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diggs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tyrone Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diggs scores with a jab.
Diggs lands a head kick!
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Diggs strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyrone Jones as he connects with a hook.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyrone Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Diggs saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Diggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diggs is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Diggs.
Tyrone Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Diggs closes the distance and pushes Tyrone Jones back into the ropes.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.

Tyrone Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diggs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.
Tyrone Jones is working the ground and pound. Can Diggs escape?
Tyrone Jones is hanging on to Diggs's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Tyrone Jones punches the canvas rather than the man.
Diggs is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tyrone Jones off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Diggs tries to break free.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Diggs is looking for a way out.
Tyrone Jones gets his hands free as Diggs looks to control.
Tyrone Jones tries to keep control of the position but Diggs is staying busy.
Diggs trying to control the position but Tyrone Jones manages to sink in the hooks.
Tyrone Jones trying to control momentarily.
Tyrone Jones throwing wild punches that miss their target.
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 Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tyrone Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Diggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That kick from Tyrone Jones tenderised Diggs's leg. Diggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tyrone Jones.
Diggs wants to slow Tyrone Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Diggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyrone Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diggs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tyrone Jones throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyrone Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Diggs throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.
Diggs throws a head kick that misses.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Diggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs feints and then cracks Tyrone Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyrone Jones down.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Diggs takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tyrone Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones checks a low kick from Diggs.
Tyrone Jones avoids the head kick by Diggs.
Tyrone Jones thuds his right hand into Diggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyrone Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Diggs.
Diggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donk. Tyrone Jones catches Diggs right on the button with a cross.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Diggs throws the kick towards the body but Tyrone Jones avoids it.
Diggs slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyrone Jones's sensitive parts.
Diggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diggs catches Tyrone Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diggs walks into a left hand.
Diggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Diggs misses the target.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Diggs throws a solid leg kick but Tyrone Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diggs.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Diggs.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Jab by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a combination but Diggs avoids it well.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tyrone Jones cracks Diggs with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Diggs.
Diggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diggs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyrone Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diggs. That one must have hurt.
Tyrone Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyrone Jones attempts a counter takedown but Diggs avoids it well and moves away.
Tyrone Jones checks a low kick from Diggs.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Diggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Diggs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diggs throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone Jones moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Diggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyrone Jones should have avoided that one.
Diggs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyrone Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Diggs cracks the inside of Tyrone Jones's front leg.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Diggs.
An inside leg kick lands from Diggs.
Tyrone Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggs counters with a good low kick that Tyrone Jones was not able to check.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diggs.
Diggs wants to clinch up but Tyrone Jones keeps it at a distance.
Diggs wants to land a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Diggs is quick to defend against it.
Tyrone Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diggs throws a body kick that misses.
Diggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones throws a one two combo.
Diggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diggs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tyrone Jones avoids the head kick by Diggs.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Russell Tyrone Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tyrone Jones lands a nice hook to Diggs's body. Diggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones attempts a counter takedown but Diggs avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Tyrone Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs throws a front kick aimed at Tyrone Jones's knee but Tyrone Jones avoids it well.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Diggs tries to clinch up.
Tyrone Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diggs missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs wants to clinch up but Tyrone Jones keeps it at a distance.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones blocks a leg kick.
Diggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a combination but Diggs avoids it well.
Tyrone Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyrone Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Diggs wants to counter with a clinch but Tyrone Jones pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggs. Diggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggs tries to counter with a clinch but Tyrone Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Diggs scores with a body shot.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Diggs takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.

Diggs closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Diggs.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyrone Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tyrone Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyrone Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Diggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Tyrone Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Diggs lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Diggs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Diggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Diggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diggs.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Tyrone Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
A hook to the body from Tyrone Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones blocks an elbow strike from Diggs.
Tyrone Jones stalling.
Tyrone Jones is trying to push Diggs away but Diggs has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tyrone Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diggss head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diggs.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlando Diggs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
Diggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs lands a left hand.
Diggs working aggressively here.
Tyrone Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diggs presses Tyrone Jones against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the ropes.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diggs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Tyrone Jones.
Diggs tries a body shot but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Diggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Diggs lands with a right to the head.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs digs a right hand into Tyrone Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyrone Jones's gas tank.
Diggs lands with a left to the head.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones.
Diggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrone Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tyrone Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diggs on the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Diggs.
Diggs 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.
Diggs slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Diggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tyrone Jones 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 Diggs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diggs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diggs slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Diggs wants to counter the offense by Tyrone Jones and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Diggs's shoulder, as Diggs tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones sizes up Diggs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diggs misses with a low kick as Tyrone Jones jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diggs.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyrone Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggs.
Tyrone Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diggs counters with a nice body shot.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs 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.
Tyrone Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Diggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyrone Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tyrone Jones checks a low kick from Diggs.
Diggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diggs jabs at Tyrone Jones's body.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Diggs clinches with his opponent.
Orlando Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones - that landed with a thud.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrone Jones fails to land.
Tyrone Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones is trying to force a seperation but Diggs has the dominant position.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyrone Jones tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Tyrone Jones back against the ropes.
Diggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Diggs.
Tyrone Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Diggs.
Tyrone Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand.
Tyrone Jones digs a right hand into Diggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diggs's gas tank.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs digs a right hand underneath Tyrone Jones's ribcage. Tyrone Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyrone Jones controls his hands.
Diggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyrone Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Diggs.
Diggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.

Tyrone Jones breaks from the clinch.
Diggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Diggs ducked under it nicely.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to Diggs's midsection.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diggs.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A leg kick checked by Diggs.
Tyrone Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggs.
Tyrone Jones avoids the body shot from Diggs.
A head kick misses from Diggs.
Tyrone Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diggs.

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 Russell Tyrone Jones.
I think Tyrone Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones retains his middleweight title!
Russell Tyrone Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.