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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 4976 p4p, 159 weight class) and Borr Warhammer (ranked 4941 p4p, 157 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kronos Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borr Warhammer!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warhammer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Doomsday's half guard.
Doomsday regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warhammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doomsday is keeping the position for now.
Warhammer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doomsday is proving hard to escape from.
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing Warhammer from controlling successfully.
Warhammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doomsday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doomsday controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warhammer stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Doomsday has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Warhammer manages to get his head free but now Doomsday has transitioned to an armbar! Warhammer grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Doomsday! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kronos Doomsday!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Blake (ranked 1018 p4p, 133 weight class) and Phil Mickelson (ranked 22263 p4p, 524 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by Cry of the Blackbirds. Edward Blake has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Mickelson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mickelson moves out of range as Blake strikes.
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Mickelson moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Mickelson misses.
Blake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Phil Mickelson has been cut.
Mickelson slips a jab and a cross from Blake.
A little jabbing left from Mickelson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blake thumps Mickelson with a low kick.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Mickelson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Edward Blake has been cut.
Mickelson throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mickelson checks the leg kick.
Blake cracks Mickelson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Mickelson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blake blocks it well.
Edward Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickelson is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mickelson! But no joy.
Blake throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake.
Blake cracks Mickelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blake misses with a combination
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mickelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Mickelson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick from Blake misses
and Mickelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blake gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mickelson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Blake is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Mickelson!
A very excited looking Phil Mickelson 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.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Jackson (ranked 771 p4p, 99 weight class) and Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 688 p4p, 85 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Green Card. DeShawn Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kotetsu Yamamoto's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeShawn Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 3, fighting out of New York, Kotetsu Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Yamamoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamamoto.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Yamamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamamoto throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Yamamoto's belly button to the back.
Yamamoto swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Yamamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yamamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Yamamoto moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Yamamoto moves away and avoids it.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Yamamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yamamoto! But no joy.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Yamamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamamoto. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamoto.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Yamamoto avoids nicely.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yamamoto.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yamamoto to the ground. Yamamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yamamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yamamoto.
Jackson cracks Yamamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yamamoto.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yamamoto is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto slips under a jab.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Yamamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yamamoto connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Yamamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamamoto misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Yamamoto's leg but Yamamoto calmly moves out of range.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yamamoto enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yamamoto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yamamoto thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Yamamoto seems unphased.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto stuffs the takedown.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yamamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Yamamoto lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Yamamoto tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yamamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamamoto. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Yamamoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Yamamoto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Yamamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Yamamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Yamamoto.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson feints a jab promting Yamamoto to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yamamoto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Yamamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Yamamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamamoto's head backwards.
Yamamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamamoto lands with a cross.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Yamamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A combination from Yamamoto does no damage.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DeShawn Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Yamamoto looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Yamamoto just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Yamamoto's belly button to the back.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamamoto misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Yamamoto misses.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamamoto. Yamamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Yamamoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Yamamoto's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Yamamoto moves away and avoids it.
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 DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Yamamoto with a nice cross.
Yamamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yamamoto connects with a jab.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Yamamoto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamamoto's hands.
Yamamoto misses the jab.
Jackson jabs Yamamoto right on the nose. Yamamoto blinks but takes it well.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Yamamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Yamamoto checks it.
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yamamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamamoto scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamamoto cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Yamamoto didn't expect that.
Jackson won't allow Yamamoto to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yamamoto is trying to keep Jackson in close.
DeShawn Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson is pushing down on Yamamoto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yamamoto is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yamamoto trying to control from the bottom.
Yamamoto kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Yamamoto's ribs.
Yamamoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson won't allow Yamamoto to sweep him here.
Yamamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jackson trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kotetsu Yamamoto.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn Jackson!
DeShawn Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rama Arjuna (ranked 426 p4p, 67 weight class) and Hen Nessy (ranked 1061 p4p, 141 weight class). Arjuna comes to the cage accompanied by Om. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Arjuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hen Nessy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arjuna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arjuna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nessy.
Arjuna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nessy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nessy throws a head punch that misses.
Arjuna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arjuna tries to work over Nessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arjuna pushes Nessy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna.
Arjuna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arjuna misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arjuna.
Nessy lands with a right to the head.
Nessy is leaning against Arjuna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arjuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arjuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nessy's elbow.
Arjuna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nessy or not.
Arjuna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nessy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nessy blocking some punches.
Nessy lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nessy misses with a body punch.
Arjuna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arjuna has a couple of punches blocked by Nessy.
Arjuna swings wildly with an uppercut but Nessy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Nessy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nessy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nessy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arjuna can't find room to land a body shot as Nessy controls the action.
Nessy misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna prevents a body shot from Nessy.
Nessy blocks a body shot from Arjuna.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nessy.
Nessy slows down the pace here.
A short right from Arjuna.
Arjuna has a couple of punches blocked by Nessy.
Arjuna can't find room to land a body shot as Nessy controls the action.
Nessy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arjuna pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nessy is working for takedown but Arjuna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hen Nessy.
Arjuna has a couple of punches blocked by Nessy.
Nessy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arjuna gets through Nessy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arjuna lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arjuna is pressed up against the cage. Nessy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arjuna down to the mat. Arjuna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arjuna slips a jab and a cross from Nessy.
Nessy looks to land a combination but Arjuna avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Arjuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arjuna, right into the meat.
Arjuna cracks the inside of Nessy's front leg.
Arjuna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arjuna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters circling a little - Arjuna finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nessy looks winded!
Nessy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arjuna.
Nessy misses with a body shot
and Arjuna makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna cracks Nessy with an open hand slap.
Arjuna closes the distance and clinches.
Arjuna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but Nessy avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage.
Arjuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arjuna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arjuna thuds his right hand into Nessy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been told by Arjuna's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arjuna clobbers Nessy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arjuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nessy throws a body shot but no joy.
Nessy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Arjuna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arjuna.
Arjuna lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nessy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nessy takes one to the chin there.
Nessy is rocked!
Arjuna throws a wild body kick that Nessy sees coming a mile off.
And Nessy tries to counter it with a takedown but Arjuna pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arjuna moves into the clinch.
Arjuna misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arjuna misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arjuna.
Nessy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arjuna.
Arjuna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Nessy scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Arjuna.
Arjuna blocks the elbow strike.
Arjuna works on Nessy's body with a couple of short punches.
Arjuna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that round.
That's time! Arjuna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arjuna instigates a clinch.
Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arjuna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arjuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nessy.
Arjuna throws a shot to the body.
Nessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range.
Nessy throws a jab but it's blocked by Arjuna.
Arjuna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nessy misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hen Nessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arjuna lands with a hook. Nessy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arjuna lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nessy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arjuna counters with a crisp one two that drops Nessy! Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nessy to his feet! Nessy is in big trouble!
Nessy is still on wobbly legs! Can Arjuna finish him?
Nessy is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nessy lands a slapping body shot.
Arjuna is looking to slow Nessy down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arjuna lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nessy takes a step back to recover.
Nessy seems to have recovered his senses.
Arjuna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nessy.
Arjuna lands a left and a right that send Nessy crashing to the mat, dazed. Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nessy throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it.
Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circle, before Arjuna throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Nessy's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Arjuna lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rama Arjuna!
Rama Arjuna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davie Brophy (ranked 675 p4p, 84 weight class) and Blair Darrow (ranked 1438 p4p, 160 weight class). Brophy comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Walk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Davie Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Blair Darrow!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Brophy.
Brophy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darrow.
Brophy fails to land with a series of punches.
Brophy throws a wild body kick that Darrow sees coming a mile off.
Darrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darrow, as that shot connected.
Darrow moves out of range of the body kick from Brophy.
Darrow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot lands for Darrow.
Darrow slips a jab and a cross from Brophy.
Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Darrow ducks down to avoid it.
Brophy throws a lazy uppercut
and Darrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darrow throws a leg kick but Brophy moved away.
Darrow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy misses with a low kick.
A jab from Brophy misses.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Darrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Brophy throws a right and a left that Darrow avoids nicely.
Darrow is looking for the big counter here.
Darrow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Darrow misses.
Darrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brophy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Darrow has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy misses with a right hand
enabling Darrow to counter with a crisp jab.
Brophy throws a right hand that Darrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Darrow also avoids with ease.
Brophy lands a nice looking body shot.
Brophy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Darrow throws a leg kick
and Brophy counters with an outside leg kick.
Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
Darrow tried to score with a low kick but Brophy checks it.
Brophy misses with a looping left.
Brophy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darrow counters with a good low kick that Brophy was not able to check.
Darrow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darrow closes the distance and clinches.
Brophy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
A right hand to the body from Darrow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Brophy prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Brophy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Brophy misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brophy.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Brophy misses with a body punch.
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
A short right from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Brophy takes a shot to the head.
Darrow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darrow. That's going to slow Brophy down.
Brophy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brophy lands a lovely overhand right.
Darrow moves into the clinch.
Brophy lands a body punch.
Darrow blocks an uppercut.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Brophy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brophy manages to break the clinch.
Brophy throws a hook but Darrow blocks it.
Darrow slips a straight right by Brophy.
A little jabbing left from Darrow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brophy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Darrow is out of range and Brophy settles back down.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Brophy throws a hook but Darrow blocks it.
Brophy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darrow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davie Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brophy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darrow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darrow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Brophy misses the target.
Brophy throws a jab when Darrow was well out of range.
Brophy looks to land a body kick but Darrow moved away.
Darrow throws a big counter head kick but Brophy avoids it with no problem.
Darrow misses with a body punch
and Brophy counters with a nice leg kick.
Darrow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy misses with a low kick as Darrow jumps back.
Darrow tries a quick counter leg kick but Brophy is wise to it.
Brophy is looking to slow Darrow down with leg kicks.
Brophy blocks a low kick nicely.
Darrow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Brophy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Darrow jabs at Brophy's body.
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and Brophy moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brophy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darrow counters with a nice uppercut.
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darrow connects with a body shot that sends Brophy's belly button to the back.
Brophy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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 Davie Brophy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brophy misses with a wild body shot.
Brophy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brophy slips a jab from Darrow.
Brophy is looking to clinch but Darrow is avoiding it.
Darrow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brophy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blair Darrow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brophy lands with a left to the head.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
Brophy blocks an uppercut.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands.
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!
Darrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands.
Darrow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Darrow digs a right hand underneath Brophy's ribcage. Brophy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
Brophy breaks the clinch.
Brophy throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Darrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brophy throws out the jab.
Darrow feints a counter leg kick.
Brophy throws out a powerful jab.
Brophy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow avoids the head kick by Brophy.
Brophy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Darrow. That's going to slow Brophy down.
Brophy connects with a leg kick. Darrow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brophy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darrow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Darrow throws a chopping leg kick but Brophy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Darrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Davie Brophy is winning the standup battle so far.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Darrow.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Brophy.
Darrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brophy.
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Brophy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darrow. That did some damage!
Brophy looks to land a combination but Darrow avoids it well.
Darrow throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Darrow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brophy.
Darrow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brophy.
Darrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy lands the left hand.
Brophy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darrow darts in and clinches Brophy up against the cage.
Darrow looking to throw knees to the head but Brophy is blocking nicely.
Darrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brophy or not.
Brophy pushes Darrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow throws an elbow that misses.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
Still in the clinch, Brophy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brophy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darrow throws a chopping leg kick but Brophy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Brophy misses its target.
A jab from Brophy does it's job there.
Brophy throws a push kick but Darrow slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Darrow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darrow misses with an uppercut.
Darrow misses with a body kick.
Darrow 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.
Darrow throws a front kick aimed at Brophy's knee but Brophy avoids it well.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darrow moves away from the strike by Brophy.
Darrow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Darrow saw that one coming.
Darrow flicks out a counter leg kick but Brophy steps away.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Darrow misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
Darrow with a hook.
Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Darrow ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darrow! But no joy.
Darrow tries to work over Brophy's front leg with a kick but Brophy checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Brophy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darrow is looking to clinch but Brophy is avoiding it.
Darrow moves in looking to clinch but Brophy pushes him off.
Darrow 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blair Darrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brophy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Darrow.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brophy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Darrow throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Darrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darrow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brophy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Darrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brophy throws a right and a left that Darrow avoids nicely.
Darrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brophy's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy looks to land a left hand but Darrow moved out of range nicely.
Brophy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darrow's head.
Brophy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darrow can pounce on him.
Darrow jabs Brophy right on the nose. Brophy blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow cracks Brophy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Darrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy is looking to counter punch.
Brophy connects with a jab.
Brophy throws a lazy uppercut
and Darrow counters with a low kick, right behind Brophy 's knee.
Darrow misses the jab.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darrow avoids a kick to the body.
Darrow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brophy can pounce on him.
Brophy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Darrow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Darrow wants to land a leg kick but Brophy is out of range.
Brophy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
A lazy left from Darrow finds it's target.
Darrow rushes Brophy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brophy avoiding damage as Darrow throws knees to the body.
Brophy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Darrow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brophy.
Darrow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow rushes Brophy and presses him up against the cage.
Brophy manages to break the clinch.
Brophy connects with a body shot that sends Darrow's belly button to the back.
A solid body kick from Brophy.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Darrow checks it.
Brophy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darrow moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Brophy throws a poor cross that misses
and Darrow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. Brophy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darrow throws a body kick that misses.
Darrow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brophy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darrow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brophy. Brophy obviously looking to wear him down.
Brophy scores with a jab to the body.
Darrow throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy tries to work over Darrow's front leg with a kick but Darrow checks it.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Brophy is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow misses with a looping right.
Brophy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darrow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brophy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darrow scrambles back to his feet.
Brophy misses with a looping right.
Darrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Brophy throws a hook but Darrow avoids it easily.
Brophy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darrow.
Darrow lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. Darrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Darrow is just out of range.
Darrow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Darrow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darrow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brophy.
Darrow throws a solid leg kick but Brophy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Darrow.
Brophy misses with an uppercut
and Darrow counters with an inside leg kick.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Darrow checks it well.
Darrow thuds his right hand into Brophy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Brophy throws a head kick but Darrow moves out of range.
Brophy moves away from the strike by Darrow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brophy.
Brophy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brophy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Darrow lands a high kick!
Brophy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Brophy blocks the low kick.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darrow lands with a slapping head kick.
Darrow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy avoids the head kick by Darrow.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Darrow moved away.
A head kick misses from Darrow.
A leg kick checked by Darrow.
Darrow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brophy is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blair Darrow.
I think Darrow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blair Darrow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryer McGuire (ranked 340 p4p, 51 weight class) and Pauke Murhaa (ranked 225 p4p, 31 weight class). McGuire's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nothing More - Go To War. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryer McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pauke Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murhaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murhaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa misses with a wild combination.
Murhaa misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murhaa misses with a few strikes there.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhaa.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murhaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Murhaa down.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhaa. That did some damage!
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire lands with a slapping head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
A clash of legs there as Murhaa blocks the low kick.
Murhaa moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Murhaa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Murhaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire feints and then cracks Murhaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhaa down.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murhaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheers as Murhaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
Murhaa connects with a single shot there.
Murhaa connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
Murhaa tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Murhaa checks a low kick from McGuire.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Murhaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire 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.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire scores with a jab. Murhaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Good work by Murhaa as he checks the leg kick.
Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire tries to move into range but Murhaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murhaa connects with a body shot.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Murhaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pauke Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murhaa under the eye.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murhaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Murhaa's legs.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Murhaa moves out of range.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Murhaa connects with a single shot there.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Murhaa is predictable there
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa slips under a jab.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pauke Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhaa throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Murhaa jumps back.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and McGuire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murhaa really felt that one!
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Murhaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murhaa throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Murhaa moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murhaa lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire slips a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily.
Murhaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murhaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Murhaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGuire with a body shot.
Murhaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
McGuire swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire feints and then cracks Murhaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhaa down.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Murhaa sees coming a mile off.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
McGuire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murhaa takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Murhaa - just one landing.
Murhaa throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Murhaa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire motions for Murhaa to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
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 Bryer McGuire will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
Murhaa throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Murhaa in the body.
Murhaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws a low kick but Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa takes one to the side of the head.
Murhaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murhaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
Murhaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire is looking to slow Murhaa down with leg kicks.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Murhaa off the cage and back into range.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murhaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire jabs at Murhaa's body.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Murhaa with a nice cross.
Murhaa misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
Murhaa checks the leg kick.
McGuire slips a straight right by Murhaa.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
Murhaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Murhaa checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murhaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Murhaa off balance momentarily.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murhaa avoids it.
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Murhaa throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
McGuire takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhaa.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murhaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Murhaa throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murhaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Murhaa blocks the low kick.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murhaa.
McGuire lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryer McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryer McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Bryer McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Lansar (ranked 178 p4p, 26 weight class) and Larry Shreve Jr (ranked 169 p4p, 24 weight class). Brad Lansar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Lansar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Shreve Jr!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lansar connects with a looping right hand.
Lansar throws a body shot but no joy.
Lansar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shreve Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shreve Jr punishes Lansar's body with a nice straight punch.
Lansar staying out of range there.
Lansar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at XFighter in the buildup to the fight.
Shreve Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lansar.
Shreve Jr misses the jab.
Shreve Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shreve Jr looks winded!
Shreve Jr avoids the body shot from Lansar.
Lansar clinches up against the cage.
Shreve Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Shreve Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shreve Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shreve Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shreve Jr misses with a 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 nice left hand lands by Shreve Jr.
Lansar pulls guard effortlessly.
Lansar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shreve Jr preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shreve Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lansar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lansar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shreve Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lansar.
Lansar tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lansar is working hard here to advance position.
Lansar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansar gets back to full guard.
Shreve Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shreve Jr won't allow Lansar to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lansar misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jab from Shreve Jr.
That kick from Shreve Jr tenderised Lansar's leg. Lansar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shreve Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Lansar is just out of range.
A slow jab from Shreve Jr misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shreve Jr slips a jab from Lansar.
Shreve Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lansar lands a leg kick that knocks Shreve Jr off balance momentarily.
Shreve Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lansar avoids the body shot from Shreve Jr.
Brad Lansar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shreve Jr misses the jab.
Lansar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lansar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lansar jabs at Shreve Jr's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shreve Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Shreve Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lansar throws the left hand but Shreve Jr avoids the punch easily.
Lansar thumps Shreve Jr with a low kick.
Donk. Shreve Jr catches Lansar right on the button with a cross.
Lansar staying out of range there.
Lansar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lansar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Brad Lansar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lansar shoots in for a takedown but Shreve Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lansar throws a jab when Shreve Jr was well out of range.
Lansar clinches.
Lansar can't find room to land a body shot as Shreve Jr controls the action.
Shreve Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shreve Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Lansar.
Lansar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shreve Jr backwards.
Shreve Jr blocks a body shot from Lansar.
Shreve Jr gets through Lansar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Lansar backwards.
A short left from Shreve Jr.
Lansar struggles to land a body shot inside as Shreve Jr controls his hands.
Lansar misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lansar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shreve Jr backwards.
Lansar can't find room to land a body shot as Shreve Jr controls the action.
Lansar lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shreve Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shreve Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shreve Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lansar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shreve Jr backwards.
Lansar cracks Shreve Jr with a nice body shot.
Lansar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shreve Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lansar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lansar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lansar presses Shreve Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shreve Jr is breathing heavily.
Lansar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lansar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shreve Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lansar works on Shreve Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Lansar is working Shreve Jr over against the cage.
Lansar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lansar is leaning against Shreve Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shreve Jr prevents a body shot from Lansar.
Lansar lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shreve Jr.
Lansar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shreve Jr prevents a body shot from Lansar.
Lansar misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lansar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shreve Jr is rocked!
Shreve Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Lansar.
Shreve Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Lansar finish him?
Shreve Jr blocks a body shot from Lansar.
Lansar lands a nice shot to the body.
Shreve Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Lansar lands a big right hand that drops Shreve Jr! The killer instinct kicks in and Lansar finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lansar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Lansar!
A victorious Brad Lansar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Larry Shreve Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF??? I told you guys Aaron Thai Guy nerfed my hiddens!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enitan Arendse (ranked 68 p4p, 9 weight class) and Galen Dall (ranked 36 p4p, 4 weight class). Dall has chosen Red - Already Over as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enitan Arendse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Arendse's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arendse as he avoids it easily.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arendse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arendse can't do much from the bottom here.
I wouldn't like to be where Arendse is right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse wants to control but Dall postures up.
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arendse, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse is looking for a sweep.
Dall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arendse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arendse, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arendse has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dall but great work by Arendse.
Arendse is staying tight to Dall's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dall sneaks back into half guard.
Arendse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse stalling.
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arendse pulls his head out easily.
Dall wants to improve his position but Arendse is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Dall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Arendse sneaks out the side door and pushes Dall away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Arendse misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Dall tries for a takedown but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arendse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arendse's guard.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Dall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arendse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arendse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arendse!
Dall tries to bench press Arendse off him but Arendse keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse is staying tight to Dall's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arendse off and has taken his back!
Dall working for the choke.
Arendse preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dall.
Dall has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arendse has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall is persistently looking for the submission but Arendse is defending it well.
Arendse showing good submission defense here.
Dall looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse can't escape the position.
Well, with Dall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Arendse is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Arendse fending off the submission attempt from Dall.
I really don't envy Arendse right now.
Dall is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Arendse is defending well though. Dall let's go of the attempt for now.
Arendse is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Arendse is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arendse is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Arendse showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Dall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arendse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dall gets the takedown into side control.
Arendse is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arendse has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dall but great work by Arendse.
Dall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arendse pulls his head out easily.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Arendse has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arendse not doing much here.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Dall moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arendse not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Arendse has picked Dall up and slammed him! Dall can't keep hold of the triangle and Arendse manages to pass to side control!
Dall tries to buck Arendse off but Arendse is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arendse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall. Dall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Arendse stuffs the takedown.
Dall shoots in but Arendse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall darts in looking for a takedown but Arendse gets double underhooks and turns Dall into the cage.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dall or perhaps it was just good defense by Arendse, which made it look bad.
Dall scores with a takedown into Arendse's guard.
Arendse is controlling Dall's posture.
Dall is looking to advance position but Arendse has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arendse tries to control but Dall wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arendse misses the body punch
and Dall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arendse's guard.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Arendse wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall has gone for a leg lock! Arendse slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dall's guard.
Arendse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
Galen Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dall is looking for a triangle here but Arendse uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Arendse stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arendse sprawls well. Arendse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Arendse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arendse lands with a hook. Dall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from Arendse.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arendse throws a low kick but Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arendse swivels and escapes.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall is defended easily by Arendse.
Dall looks for a takedown but Arendse sprawls well.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt - Arendse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dall scores with a spinning back kick!
Dall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arendse did well to prevent Dall getting side control.
Arendse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arendse seems keen to control Dall's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arendse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arendse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arendse!
Dall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse had his way with Galen Dall in that round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arendse's half guard.
Arendse tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dall has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Arendse working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall goes for an armbar but Arendse turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Arendse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arendse controls the pace.
Dall working for a triangle but Arendse defends it easily.
Arendse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arendse passes Dall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arendse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Arendse has control of the leg.
Dall is pressing down on Arendse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dall looking for subs off his back but Arendse has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Arendse is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arendse wants to pass to mount but Dall is defending the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dall gets the takedown into side control.
Arendse sneaks out the side door and pushes Dall away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arendse's waist but Arendse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dall off to one side.
Arendse throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arendse is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Arendse shows good takedown defense.
Dall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arendse has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse is the new lightweight champion!
The defeated Galen Dall had this to say: 'This means WAR!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Rain (ranked 64 p4p, 8 weight class) and Alistair Spong (ranked 98 p4p, 15 weight class). Rain's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Spong has chosen 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heavy Rain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Spong!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain swats away the attempt to clinch by Spong.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Spong tries to clinch but Rain moves out of range.
Rain tries to land a front kick but Spong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Rain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Spong throws a head kick that half lands.
Rain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spong misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong wants to clinch.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Spong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Spong.
Nice cross by Rain.
Rain sizes up Spong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spong checks a low kick from Rain.
Spong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Spong misses.
And Rain counters with a quick kick to the body but Spong blocks it.
Rain connects with a right hand. Spong shakes it off.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Spong throws a lazy head kick
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spong misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spong. Spong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rain.
Rain blocks a jab.
Rain throws a counter high kick but Spong was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong tries to clinch but Rain is having none of it.
Spong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rain backing away here, and Spong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spong checks a low kick from Rain.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spong checks a low kick from Rain.
Rain tries to land a front kick but Spong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spong connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rain tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spong lands a nice hook to Rain's body. Rain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rain.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Rain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain throws a big shot that misses.
Spong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong landing knees to the head.
It looks like Heavy Rain has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Rain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Rain was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spong lands a right hook to the body.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Rain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spong wants to clinch up but Rain keeps it at a distance.
Rain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spong dips to his left and cracks Rain with an uppercut!
Spong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spong.
Spong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
Spong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rain with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alistair Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heavy Rain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spong moves into the clinch successfully.
Rain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rain pulls guard.
Spong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rain is keeping the position for now.
Rain looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Spong is defending well. Rain quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Spong has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rain celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heavy Rain!
Heavy Rain retains his heavyweight title!
Heavy Rain decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Alistair Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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