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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timiko Chen Lo (ranked 843 p4p, 1089 weight class) and Patrick River (ranked 117 p4p, 165 weight class). Chen Lo comes into the arena with Welcome to the Jungle blaring out of the sound system. River has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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186
10 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timiko Chen Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
Chen Lo checks a low kick from River.
Chen Lo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
River wants to control but Chen Lo is keeping busy.
River looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River makes his way to full guard. A much better position for River.
River keeping moving, preventing Chen Lo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen Lo is looking to advance position but River has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Chen Lo avoids a series of strikes thrown by River.
Chen Lo is squirming around, avoiding River's attempts to control the action.
River throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Chen Lo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chen Lo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
River looking to finish with strikes here!
River throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
River misses with a head shot.
River has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chen Lo's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chen Lo has worked his arm free - good work by Chen Lo!
River working the ground and pound.
River throws an elbow but Chen Lo slips to the side and avoids it well.
River tries to score with some ground and pound. Chen Lo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chen Lo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
River is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chen Lo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four 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.
River working the body and head with strikes.
River prevents Chen Lo from escaping the position.
River sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chen Lo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chen Lo tries to escape but River is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River is trying to get an arm triangle but Chen Lo is defending well.
Chen Lo defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick River dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen Lo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
River blocks a jab.
River cracks Chen Lo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River tries to clinch up but Chen Lo circles away and keeps his distance.
River scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but River checks it.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chen Lo tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
River scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chen Lo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chen Lo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
Chen Lo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River tests Chen Lo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chen Lo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chen Lo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chen Lo stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River throws a leg kick but Chen Lo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from River.
River misses with an uppercut.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chen Lo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
River wants to clinch.
River misses with a low kick as Chen Lo jumps back.
Chen Lo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chen Lo throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
Chen Lo checks a leg kick nicely.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but River moved away.
Chen Lo loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River scores with a spinning back kick!
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chen Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo scores with a shot to the body.
River shoots in for a takedown but Chen Lo shows good takedown defense.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chen Lo is able to avoid easily.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River connects with a looping right hand.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chen Lo sprawls well. Chen Lo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. River gets slowly back to his feet.
Chen Lo throws a half hearted mid kick.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chen Lo looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River lands with a good body shot.
Chen Lo connects with a nice looking jab.
 It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River throws a looping overhand right but Chen Lo ducks down to avoid it.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chen Lo throws a hook but River blocks it.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chen Lo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from River.
Chen Lo slips under a jab.
A left lands for River.
Chen Lo checks a leg kick nicely.
Chen Lo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen Lo moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
Chen Lo throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chen Lo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut.
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River throws a lazy right hand but Chen Lo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by River there.
Chen Lo lands a lovely overhand right.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo misses with a leg kick.
A head kick by Chen Lo misses
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Timiko Chen Lo has been cut.
River has a takedown stuffed.
Timiko Chen Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
Chen Lo checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Chen Lo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chen Lo feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River throws a body kick that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chen Lo blocks a head kick by River.
Nice body kick from Chen Lo.
River digs a good hook to Chen Lo's body.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chen Lo's sensitive parts.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River with a nice calf kick.
A big right from River misses.
River dives in and scores a takedown into Chen Lo's guard.
River passes Chen Lo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Patrick River has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen Lo is staying active underneath River, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chen Lo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen Lo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
River must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
River throws a big right hand that misses.
Chen Lo keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
Chen Lo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
River won't allow Chen Lo to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Timiko Chen Lo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
River looking to sit in guard and control but Chen Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chen Lo wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Chen Lo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
River keeping moving, preventing Chen Lo from controlling successfully.
Chen Lo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chen Lo postures up in River's guard and throws a big left but River blocks it.
River has his foot on Chen Lo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chen Lo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of River is proving hard to escape from.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chen Lo blocks a low kick nicely.
Chen Lo looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
Chen Lo clinches.
River lands a body shot.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chen Lo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen Lo.
Chen Lo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a left hand.
River lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chen Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Chen Lo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chen Lo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chen Lo throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River jumps guard and drags Chen Lo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chen Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chen Lo throwing strikes but missing.
Chen Lo wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
Chen Lo throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timiko Chen Lo.
I think River 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick River!
A relieved looking Patrick River thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Timiko Chen Lo was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 1200 p4p, 928 weight class) and Taine Raharuhi (ranked 162 p4p, 122 weight class). Irrawaddy comes to the cage accompanied by Laos Rules!. 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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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Irrawaddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irrawaddy misses the body punch
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Raharuhi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Irrawaddy moves out of range of the body kick from Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Irrawaddy.
Raharuhi thuds a left hand into Irrawaddy's body.
Irrawaddy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irrawaddy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raharuhi on the side of the head.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi needs to keep his hands up - Irrawaddy had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Irrawaddy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Irrawaddy strikes.
Irrawaddy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Irrawaddy scores with a hook to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Irrawaddy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Raharuhi jabs Irrawaddy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Irrawaddy rather than just go for the knockout.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up.
Irrawaddy has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raharuhi to keep the fight standing.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Irrawaddy controls the action.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Irrawaddy's head.
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a double jab.
Irrawaddy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Irrawaddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Irrawaddy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raharuhi digs a good body shot into Irrawaddy's ribs.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi feints a counter leg kick.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy misses with a body punch
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irrawaddy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Irrawaddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy backing away here, and Raharuhi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses.
Irrawaddy connects with a body shot.
Irrawaddy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi works on Irrawaddy's body with a couple of short punches.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Irrawaddy avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Raharuhi misses with a knee strike.
Raharuhi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Irrawaddy fails to land.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Irrawaddy.
A shot in the inside from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy pushes Raharuhi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Irrawaddy pulls guard effortlessly.
Raharuhi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Irrawaddy is looking to sweep but instead, Raharuhi has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Irrawaddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
A little jabbing left from Raharuhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy lands a head shot.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Irrawaddy checks it.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irrawaddy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi jabs at Irrawaddy's body.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irrawaddy rushes Raharuhi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Irrawaddy blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi works on Irrawaddy's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irrawaddy.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Irrawaddy's head.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raharuhi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Irrawaddy backwards.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Irrawaddy controls his hands.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Irrawaddy controls the action.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Irrawaddy tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irrawaddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irrawaddy moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws an off balance right hand
and Irrawaddy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irrawaddy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Irrawaddy controls his hands.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Irrawaddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irrawaddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Raharuhi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irrawaddy backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raharuhi lands a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Raharuhi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Irrawaddy blocks it well.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Irrawaddy is out of range.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Raharuhi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Irrawaddy walks into a left hand.
Raharuhi thumps Irrawaddy with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irrawaddy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irrawaddy checks it well.
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch but Raharuhi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irrawaddy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taine Raharuhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irrawaddy.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Irrawaddy gets a clinch.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Irrawaddy blocks it.
Irrawaddy tries to circle away but Raharuhi has him pinned against the cage.
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Irrawaddy.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
A right handed body shot lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Irrawaddy's head.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raharuhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Irrawaddy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irrawaddy with a body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi lands with a nice combination. Irrawaddy backs away looking to recover.
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice head shot.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irrawaddy.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy throws a one two combo.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Raharuhi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Irrawaddy off balance momentarily.
Irrawaddy looks to land a combination but Raharuhi avoids it well.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Irrawaddy down.
Raharuhi jabs Irrawaddy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrawaddy throws out the jab.
Irrawaddy moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a two punch combo.
Irrawaddy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irrawaddy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a low kick, right behind Irrawaddy 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Irrawaddy thinking.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irrawaddy missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy lands with a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that half lands.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Irrawaddy's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. Irrawaddy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Irrawaddy off balance momentarily.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Irrawaddy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Irrawaddy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raharuhi momentarily.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
Raharuhi punishes Irrawaddy's body with a nice straight punch.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Irrawaddy - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raharuhi 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
A relieved looking Taine Raharuhi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carey Mahoney (ranked 622 p4p, 543 weight class) and Cory McDonnell (ranked 93 p4p, 83 weight class). McDonnell has chosen Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonnell gets tackled into the cage by Mahoney. Mahoney maintains the clinch.
Mahoney tries to work over McDonnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Mahoney pushes McDonnell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonnell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mahoney lands a nice uppercut.
Mahoney blocks the elbow strike.
Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonnell throws an elbow but it misses.
McDonnell lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell misses with a body punch.
Mahoney looking to throw knees to the head but McDonnell is blocking nicely.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonnell or not.
McDonnell stops a takedown attempt from Mahoney.
Mahoney with a knee to the head.
McDonnell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonnell.
McDonnell works on Mahoney's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonnell tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing McDonnell back against the cage.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonnell.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
McDonnell prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it misses.
Mahoney jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonnell walks away with a smile on his face. Mahoney gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
McDonnell misses with a knee strike.
McDonnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell lands an uppercut.
McDonnell misses with an elbow strike.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahoney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonnell misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as McDonnell controls the action.
McDonnell avoids a wild elbow strike from Mahoney.
Mahoney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahoney gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McDonnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
McDonnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonnell.
McDonnell has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
McDonnell misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Mahoney.
McDonnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mahoney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDonnell tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing McDonnell back against the cage.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
McDonnell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahoney misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Mahoney as the two fighters clinch.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Mahoney.
McDonnell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonnell has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
McDonnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell blocks an uppercut.
McDonnell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mahoney.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McDonnell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mahoney's brow.
McDonnell blocks a body shot from Mahoney.
McDonnell misses with some punches.
McDonnell blocks an elbow strike.
Mahoney lands an elbow inside.
McDonnell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney wants to stall.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonnell misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mahoney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mahoney lands a body shot.
McDonnell takes an elbow to the temple.
McDonnell throws an elbow that misses.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahoney presses McDonnell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonnell tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahoney throws an elbow but misses.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Carey Mahoney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
McDonnell lands an uppercut.
McDonnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
McDonnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonnell tries to land a knee to the head but Mahoney blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mahoney.
McDonnell misses with a body punch.
Mahoney stalling in the clinch but McDonnell improves position.
Mahoney lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonnell tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
McDonnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Mahoney.
McDonnell prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonnell controls his hands.
McDonnell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mahoney.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mahoney.
Mahoney comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McDonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Mahoney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahoney throws a looping overhand right but McDonnell ducks down to avoid it.
Mahoney throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell punishes Mahoney's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
Mahoney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonnell scores with a body shot.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Mahoney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonnell tries to clinch but Mahoney is having none of it.
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away.
Mahoney wants to clinch but McDonnell slips to the side
and Mahoney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonnell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonnell lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonnell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mahoney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahoney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahoney is trying to keep McDonnell in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McDonnell being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McDonnell scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
McDonnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney slips a jab and a cross from McDonnell.
McDonnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
Mahoney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahoney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mahoney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
McDonnell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
McDonnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahoney.
McDonnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonnell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney lands an elbow inside.
McDonnell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McDonnell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mahoney's brow.
A body shot lands from Mahoney.
A nice left hand lands by Mahoney.
McDonnell tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahoney tries a body shot but McDonnell blocks it.
Mahoney lands an elbow that stopped McDonnell in his tracks for a moment.
Mahoney lands an elbow that stopped McDonnell in his tracks for a moment.
Mahoney lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonnell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mahoney blocks it with crossed arms.
McDonnell takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Mahoney.
McDonnell misses with a knee to the head.
Mahoney pushes McDonnell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carey Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell takes a shot to the head.
Mahoney stalling.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
McDonnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney manages to break the clinch.
Mahoney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Mahoney tries to work over McDonnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Mahoney.
A right hand to the body from Mahoney.
McDonnell is leaning against Mahoney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonnell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mahoney blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonnell's elbow.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonnell's elbow.
A knee to the head by McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
Mahoney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cory McDonnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonnell lands with a left to the head.
McDonnell misses with a body punch.
Mahoney has had enough of the clinch but McDonnell keeps him there for the moment.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Mahoney misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDonnell as Mahoney tries to tie him up.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney gets through McDonnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
McDonnell blocks an uppercut.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as McDonnell controls the action.
McDonnell lands an uppercut.
Mahoney throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carey Mahoney showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonnell 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cory McDonnell!
Cory McDonnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hallis Mollen (ranked 470 p4p, 619 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 62 p4p, 83 weight class). Mollen comes into the arena with Rise Against - Like the Angel blaring out of the sound system. Kaz McStafferson 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hallis Mollen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by McStafferson. Beautiful body shot.
McStafferson misses with a takedown attempt - Mollen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McStafferson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mollen's waist but Mollen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McStafferson off to one side.
McStafferson shoots for a takedown but Mollen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hallis Mollen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
McStafferson has a takedown stuffed.
Mollen punishes McStafferson's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mollen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McStafferson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McStafferson tries for a takedown but Mollen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McStafferson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mollen is trying to defend but McStafferson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mollen pushes McStafferson off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McStafferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mollen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McStafferson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mollen is trying to defend but McStafferson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mollen defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson wants to pass to mount but Mollen is defending the position.
McStafferson seems to be working for a kimura but Mollen defends the submission attempt.
McStafferson is working for a kimura but Mollen is defending it quite comfortably.
Mollen is defending against the submission attempts here by McStafferson.
That's two 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.
McStafferson is pressing down on Mollen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mollen is holding on for now.
Mollen is looking to escape.
McStafferson trying to control the action but Mollen is working from the bottom.
McStafferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mollen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McStafferson.
McStafferson is working for a kimura but Mollen is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is looking to take a break and control but Mollen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McStafferson trying to advance position but Mollen counters by regaining guard.
Mollen keeping moving, preventing McStafferson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStafferson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McStafferson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mollen stops McStafferson from passing to mount.
McStafferson is trying to get an arm triangle but Mollen is defending well.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mollen has escaped the position, nice work there.
McStafferson prevents Mollen from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStafferson tries for a kimura but Mollen is defending well.
Mollen regains half guard there - taking advantage of McStafferson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaz McStafferson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McStafferson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mollen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mollen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
McStafferson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McStafferson tries to advance to mount but Mollen denies him.
Mollen is trying to get back to his feet.
McStafferson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mollen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McStafferson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mollen is trying to get back to his feet.
Kaz McStafferson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McStafferson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mollen!
McStafferson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McStafferson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mollen is trying to stand.
McStafferson looking to control but Mollen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McStafferson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McStafferson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mollen is now in McStafferson's guard. A big mistake from McStafferson there, giving up the dominant position!
McStafferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mollen gets to his feet - McStafferson follows without any prompting.
A head kick by McStafferson misses
and Mollen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson fails to pull guard.
McStafferson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mollen breaks the clinch.
McStafferson fails with the takedown.
Hallis Mollen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
McStafferson drops his hands momentarily and Mollen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McStafferson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mollen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mollen lands a nice shot that snaps McStafferson's head back.
McStafferson tries for a takedown but Mollen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mollen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McStafferson tries for a kimura but Mollen is defending well.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mollen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson swings around for an armbar but Mollen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McStafferson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McStafferson wants to sweep here but Mollen controlling him for the moment.
Mollen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McStafferson working for submissions but it's allowed Mollen to get to half guard.
McStafferson tries to roll over but Mollen keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hallis Mollen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McStafferson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McStafferson misses with a leg kick.
McStafferson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mollen sprawls well initially but McStafferson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McStafferson is working for a kimura but Mollen is defending it quite comfortably.
McStafferson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mollen sees it coming and defends easily.
McStafferson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mollen has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen kicks off McStafferson and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as McStafferson blocks the leg kick.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mollen but Mollen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McStafferson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mollen is looking to counter the offense by McStafferson and move into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Mollen as McStafferson shoots in.
McStafferson ducks under a wild hook from Mollen.
McStafferson shoots in and drives through. Mollen sprawls well.
Hallis Mollen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McStafferson fails with a takedown attempt.
McStafferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McStafferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mollen misses with the combination.
McStafferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mollen swivels and escapes.
McStafferson walks into a straight right hand from Mollen.
McStafferson tries for a takedown but Mollen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaz McStafferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McStafferson tries for a takedown but Mollen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McStafferson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mollen counters by clinching up.
Mollen manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McStafferson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mollen lands an overhand right.
Mollen scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Mollen misses.
McStafferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mollen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mollen tries to counter by clinching up but McStafferson breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McStafferson is defended easily by Mollen.
Mollen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McStafferson shoots in for a double leg but Mollen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Mollen as McStafferson shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Mollen. No joy for McStafferson on that attempt.
Jab, jab by Mollen - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollen misses with a straight right.
McStafferson tries for a takedown but Mollen circles away easily
and Mollen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mollen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McStafferson is trying to pull guard but Mollen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mollen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mollen throws an elbow that misses.
Mollen is leaning against McStafferson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McStafferson avoids the elbow strike from Mollen, against the cage.
Mollen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McStafferson can do to turn this around?
A short right from Mollen.
McStafferson fails to pull guard.
Come on Mollen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mollen.
McStafferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McStafferson tries to pull guard but Mollen holds him up against the cage and eventually McStafferson drops back down to his feet.
Mollen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mollen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McStafferson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Mollen.
Mollen digs a right hand into McStafferson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McStafferson's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Mollen.
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!
Mollen lands an elbow inside.
Mollen scores with a shot to the side of McStafferson's head.
A right hand to the body from Mollen.
Mollen lands with a left to the head.
Mollen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McStafferson backwards.
McStafferson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mollen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mollen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McStafferson takes a swing at Mollen's ribcage but misses.
McStafferson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mollen counters by clinching up.
Mollen lands a nice uppercut.
McStafferson jumps guard but Mollen stands there with McStafferson around his waist. McStafferson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McStafferson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mollen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hallis Mollen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mollen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hallis Mollen!
In his post fight interview, Hallis Mollen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 437 p4p, 427 weight class) and Lincoln Storm (ranked 51 p4p, 48 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lincoln Storm enters the cage!
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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 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm misses with the combination.
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Dixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the body from Storm misses
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Storm.
Dixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Storm defends well and Dixon ends up having to push Storm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Dixon is looking to break free of the clinch but Storm has double underhooks.
Storm manages to break the clinch.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Storm misses.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Dixon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Storm thinking.
Storm feints and then cracks Dixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dixon down.
Storm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Storm misses with a looping right.
Dixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon scores with a shot to the body.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dixon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dixon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm wants to slow Dixon down by chopping away at his legs.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Storm enables Dixon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Storm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Storm has his foot on Dixon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dixon works his way back into a safe position though.
Dixon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Storm's guard.
Storm is staying active underneath Dixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Dixon seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking to control Dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Storm avoid being mounted?
Storm is concentrating on defense, preventing Dixon from advancing position.
Dixon trying to control from half guard but Storm is working away.
Storm controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Storm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dixon advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon controlling the action here.
Dixon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to free his trapped foot but Storm is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dixon wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
Storm trying to control from the bottom.
Dixon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Storm tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon is looking to pass Storm's guard but actually Storm recovers to full guard.
Dixon advances position into side control!
Storm can't do much from the bottom here.
Storm is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Storm wants to control but Dixon postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dixon blocks a jab.
Dixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Dixon attempts a counter takedown but Storm avoids it well and moves away.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Dixon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dixon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dixon slips under a jab from Storm.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dixon feints a jab promting Storm to slip. Dixon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Storm slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Storm avoids it really well and circles away.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dixon's head backwards.
Dixon throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Dixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot lands for Dixon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm throws out a leg kick but Dixon moves out of range and Storm only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Dixon is out of range.
Dixon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Dixon swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm throws a fast counter high kick but Dixon manages to duck under it in time.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dixon is looking to counter punch.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Storm throws a counter combo.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dixon throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Dixon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Dixon throws a sloppy body shot
and Storm counters with a big head kick but Dixon shrugs it off.
Dixon moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.
Storm feints and then cracks Dixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dixon down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Storm moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Storm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon shoots in but Storm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Storm avoids it really well and circles away.
Storm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Dixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Storm lands a high kick!
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Dixon digs a good body shot into Storm's ribs.
Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dixon or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm, which made it look bad.
Storm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dixon takes a step back to recover.
Dixon connects with the punch.
Storm with a nice calf kick.
Storm throws a leg kick that misses.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dixon doesn't seem bothered though.
Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dixon.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
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!
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Storm throws a sloppy body shot
and Dixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dixon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Storm being controlled here, momentarily.
Storm working for a triangle but Dixon defends it easily.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Storm punishes Dixon's body with a nice straight punch.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Storm misses.
Dixon attempts a counter takedown but Storm avoids it well and moves away.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Storm misses with a leg kick
and Dixon counters with a single leg into guard. Storm didn't expect that.
Storm pulls Dixon in close to prevent any damage.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
Dixon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dixon trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
Dixon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Storm throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
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.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Dixon saw that one coming.
Storm scores with a jab.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dixon digs a good hook to Storm's body.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm jabs Dixon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Storm is looking to slow Dixon down with leg kicks.
Dixon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dixon walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Dixon fails to land the takedown.
Storm throws a good cross that connects.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Dixon moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Dixon lands a right hook to the body.
Dixon moves away from the strike by Storm.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Dixon blocks the leg kick.
Dixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dixon shoots in for a double leg but Storm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Storm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dixon feints and as Storm raises his hands in defense, Dixon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Darren Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dixon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm pulls Dixon in close to prevent any damage.
Storm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lincoln Storm.
I think Storm 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
Lincoln Storm 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bundy (ranked 646 p4p, 719 weight class) and Tyson Cobb (ranked 17 p4p, 22 weight class). Ted Bundy 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyson Cobb!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Tyson Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Bundy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cobb is wriggling around but Bundy manages to pass to half guard.
Bundy content to control rather than advance.
Cobb is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bundy is looking to advance position but Cobb won't allow it.
Bundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bundy stalling.
Bundy is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cobb pushes Bundy off looking to stand but Bundy dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bundy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cobb defends well and Bundy ends up having to push Cobb into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bundy sets himself, and Cobb steps forward looking for the clinch! Bundy avoids it this time.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy pulls guard effortlessly.
Bundy is pulling down on Cobb's head to control his posture.
Bundy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bundy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cobb stacks Bundy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cobb!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is trying to improve his position.
Bundy wants to control but Cobb postures up.
Bundy is looking to regain half guard here but Cobb keeps moving and retains side control.
Cobb decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cobb's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cobb's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cobb misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobb.
Tyson Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobb with a nice calf kick.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Bundy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bundy.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Bundy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.
Bundy fails to pull guard.
Bundy working aggressively here.
Bundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Cobb.
Bundy misses with a body punch.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb gets underhooks to prevent Bundy's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy misses with some punches.
Bundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bundy.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ted Bundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Cobb's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Bundy's head but Bundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb pushes Bundy away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cobb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bundy defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Bundy moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Bundy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Bundy blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb misses the jab.
Cobb is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bundy's hands.
It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Bundy shoots for a takedown but Cobb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Bundy slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Bundy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bundy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
Tyson Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bundy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bundy manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is trying to control. Cobb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet.
Bundy not doing much here.
Bundy seems to be working for a kimura but Cobb defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy stops Cobb from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy thows a huge punch but Cobb dodges it nicely.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Cobb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bundy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four 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.
Bundy misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Cobb - just one landing.
Bundy shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobb tries to sprawl out of it but Bundy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bundy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bundy scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobb thows a leg kick but Bundy checks it
and Bundy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bundy.
Cobb pushes Bundy off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bundy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundy moves away.
Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bundy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb feints and then cracks Bundy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bundy down.
Cobb throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Cobb throws a low kick but Bundy avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cobb lands a leg kick that knocks Bundy off balance momentarily.
A head kick by Cobb misses
and Bundy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bundy.
Cobb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bundy controls the pace.
Bundy trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Cobb is looking to stand up but Bundy isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bundy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Bundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb stuffs the takedown attempt from Bundy. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Bundy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb scores with a nice head shot.
Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Bundy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Bundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bundy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bundy misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bundy shoots for a takedown but Cobb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bundy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb lands a jab to the nose.
Cobb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cobb 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Cobb!
After the fight, Tyson Cobb was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harley King (ranked 656 p4p, 375 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 97 p4p, 58 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zexi's choice of entrance music: BRADIO-Flyers. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zexi circles away quickly and effectively.
King lands with a straight right. Zexi didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
King misses with a looping left.
A jab from Zexi does it's job there.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
King throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zexi defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
King throws a series of punches but Zexi moves out of range.
A big left from King misses.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from King.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King looks to land a combination but Zexi avoids it well.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Zexi.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi checks a leg kick nicely.
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harley King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zexi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zexi moves away from the strike by King.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King tries to land a leg kick but Zexi saw it coming and moves away.
King cracks Zexi with a good jab.
Zexi looking to score a takedown here. King is defending well but Zexi drives through and ends up in King's guard.
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!
King wants to stand and escape but Zexi is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zexi trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King wants to stand and escape but Zexi is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zexi scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Zexi scores with a nice head shot.
King throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
Zexi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zexi drops King with a straight right hand, right on the button! Zexi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Harley King had this to say: '
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Moosh Dambullah (ranked 22 p4p, 76 weight class) and Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 3 p4p, 9 weight class). Dambullah comes to the cage accompanied by Boom Boom. The crowd seem to be enjoying Magomaevaboff's choice of entrance music: Shaolin of Dagestan. Husein Magomaevaboff is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Moosh Dambullah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomaevaboff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomaevaboff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dambullah defends it nicely.
Magomaevaboff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magomaevaboff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dambullah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomaevaboff raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot.
Dambullah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dambullah takes a swing at Magomaevaboff's ribcage but misses.
Dambullah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah cracks Magomaevaboff with a good jab.
Dambullah takes a swing at Magomaevaboff's ribcage but misses.
Magomaevaboff misses with a leg kick.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Dambullah misses.
Dambullah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomaevaboff on the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dambullah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff misses with a low kick as Dambullah jumps back.
We've been informed that Magomaevaboff has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Magomaevaboff keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a big shot that misses.
Dambullah thumps Magomaevaboff with a low kick.
Magomaevaboff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dambullah is out of range and Magomaevaboff settles back down.
Magomaevaboff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dambullah throws out the jab.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the body kick from Dambullah.
Dambullah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomaevaboff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomaevaboff flicks out a counter leg kick but Dambullah steps away.
A jab from Magomaevaboff misses.
Dambullah defending well as Magomaevaboff loads up on a big left hand.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut. Dambullah saw that one coming.
Dambullah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Magomaevaboff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dambullah tries to clinch but Magomaevaboff is having none of it.
Good exchange - Magomaevaboff coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff works the jab nicely.
Dambullah misses with a looping left.
Dambullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
It seemed like Magomaevaboff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dambullah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomaevaboff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dambullah missing with a left hand there. Magomaevaboff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dambullah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomaevaboff. Magomaevaboff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dambullah throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping right.
Dambullah misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice hook to Dambullah's body. Dambullah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Dambullah moves out of range.
Dambullah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomaevaboff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dambullah to the mat! Dambullah manages to get full guard.
Magomaevaboff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dambullah is keeping the position for now.
Magomaevaboff trying to control but Dambullah is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah is trying to control the position but Magomaevaboff postures up.
Magomaevaboff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomaevaboff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dambullah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magomaevaboff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dambullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomaevaboff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dambullah controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dambullah throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magomaevaboff tests Dambullah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dambullah throws a looping overhand right but Magomaevaboff ducks down to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dambullah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body kick there by Dambullah.
Dambullah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but Dambullah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dambullah defending well as Magomaevaboff loads up on a big left hand.
Dambullah throws a jab when Magomaevaboff was well out of range.
Magomaevaboff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomaevaboff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dambullah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Magomaevaboff with that takedown attempt.
Magomaevaboff throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magomaevaboff counters with a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff catches Dambullah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Husein Magomaevaboff 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.
Dambullah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomaevaboff walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dambullah.
Dambullah looks to land a body kick but Magomaevaboff moved away.
Dambullah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dambullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body kick.
Magomaevaboff connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dambullah is looking to land body kicks.
Magomaevaboff throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Magomaevaboff scores with a hook to the body. Dambullah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dambullah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magomaevaboff takes a step back to recover.
Dambullah has closed the distance and engaged Magomaevaboff in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomaevaboff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Magomaevaboff fails to land.
Dambullah lands a nice uppercut.
Dambullah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomaevaboffs head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dambullah working aggressively here.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dambullah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff blocks a body shot from Dambullah.
Magomaevaboff fails to pull guard.
Dambullah lands a left hand.
Dambullah breaks the clinch.
Magomaevaboff throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dambullah counter with a right hand.
Dambullah lands a really nice looking cross but Magomaevaboff seems unphased.
Dambullah misses with a straight right.
Dambullah misses the jab.
Dambullah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Dambullah has managed to clinch.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch on the inside.
Dambullah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomaevaboff struggles to land a body shot inside as Dambullah controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dambullah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dambullah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dambullah struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomaevaboff controls his hands.
Dambullah taking a breather.
Dambullah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dambullah fails to land.
Dambullah misses with some punches.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomaevaboff lands a hook that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards.
Magomaevaboff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
A body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff scores with a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff gets through Dambullah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dambullahs head.
Dambullah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dambullah is keeping busy.
Magomaevaboff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dambullah uses from the top position.
Magomaevaboff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is trying to keep Dambullah in close.
Dambullah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomaevaboff looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomaevaboff, not yet.
Magomaevaboff is pulling down on Dambullah's head to control his posture.
Magomaevaboff trying to keep a closed guard but Dambullah is proving a slippery customer.
Magomaevaboff controlling Dambullah's posture.
Dambullah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dambullah lands with a hook. Magomaevaboff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magomaevaboff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomaevaboff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomaevaboff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dambullah checks a low kick from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Dambullah moves out of range.
Dambullah throws a push kick but Magomaevaboff slaps the foot to one side.
Dambullah throws a looping overhand right but Magomaevaboff ducks down to avoid it.
Dambullah scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff defending well as Dambullah loads up on a big left hand.
Dambullah lands with a nice body kick.
Dambullah checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Papa Moosh Dambullah will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magomaevaboff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dambullah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dambullah loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
Dambullah blocks a jab.
Dambullah drops his hands momentarily and Magomaevaboff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomaevaboff.
Dambullah throws out a powerful jab.
Magomaevaboff defending well as Dambullah loads up on a big left hand.
Magomaevaboff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dambullah with a body shot.
Dambullah looks to land a right hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range.
Magomaevaboff connects with a solid leg kick.
Dambullah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Magomaevaboff misses its intended target.
Dambullah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomaevaboff at a distance.
Dambullah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff lands with a cross.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook. Dambullah ducked under it nicely.
Dambullah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dambullah scores with a punch to the head.
A clash of legs there as Dambullah blocks the low kick.
Dambullah connects with a body shot that sends Magomaevaboff's belly button to the back.
Dambullah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomaevaboff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomaevaboff misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomaevaboff.
Dambullah scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magomaevaboff.
Dambullah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magomaevaboff.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
A cross from Dambullah lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomaevaboff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomaevaboff looks for the body kick but Dambullah saw that one coming.
It looked like Dambullah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Dambullah avoids it easily.
Magomaevaboff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dambullah lands a leg kick that knocks Magomaevaboff off balance momentarily.
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomaevaboff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomaevaboff looks for the body kick but Dambullah saw that one coming.
Dambullah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomaevaboff throws out the jab.
Magomaevaboff checks a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dambullah slips under a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dambullah.
A big left from Magomaevaboff misses.
Dambullah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dambullah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomaevaboff's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dambullah.
Magomaevaboff throws out a loose jab but Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Magomaevaboff slips a straight right by Dambullah.
Dambullah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dambullah thuds his right hand into Magomaevaboff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomaevaboff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dambullah.
Dambullah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Dambullah.
Dambullah checks a low kick from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Magomaevaboff blocks the low kick.
Magomaevaboff now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dambullah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff cracks Dambullah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dambullah throws a head kick but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
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!
Magomaevaboff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with a wild body shot.
Dambullah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dambullah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dambullah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magomaevaboff tries a quick counter leg kick but Dambullah is wise to it.
Dambullah throws out a loose jab but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dambullah throws a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dambullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomaevaboff is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magomaevaboff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magomaevaboff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomaevaboff with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Papa Moosh Dambullah did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magomaevaboff misses with a leg kick
enabling Dambullah to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomaevaboff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomaevaboff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dambullah.
Dambullah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomaevaboff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dambullah.
Dambullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dambullah quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Magomaevaboff plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dambullah misses with a body kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a good cross that connects.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick
and Dambullah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magomaevaboff's knee momentarily.
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick but Dambullah moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff misses the jab.
Dambullah sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dambullah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomaevaboff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magomaevaboff lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dambullah lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab.
Dambullah defending well as Magomaevaboff loads up on a big left hand.
Dambullah misses with a body kick.
Dambullah staying out of range there.
Dambullah half committed to a counter leg kick.
Magomaevaboff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dambullahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
Dambullah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomaevaboff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dambullah.
Magomaevaboff misses with a wild body shot.
Magomaevaboff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dambullah.
Dambullah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomaevaboff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dambullah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomaevaboff momentarily.
Dambullah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomaevaboff. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dambullah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dambullah.
A big right from Dambullah misses.
Dambullah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dambullah swinging wildly here.
Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff takes a swing at Dambullah's ribcage but misses.
Dambullah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff takes a swing at Dambullah's ribcage but misses.
Magomaevaboff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dambullah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomaevaboff at a distance.
Dambullah avoids the body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses the jab.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick that misses.
Dambullah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dambullah throws out a loose jab but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah walks into a straight right hand from Magomaevaboff.
A jab lands there for Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomaevaboff now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magomaevaboff misses with a wild body shot.
Magomaevaboff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dambullah dips to his left and cracks Magomaevaboff with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah's corner calls for a 1-2. Dambullah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magomaevaboff jabs at Dambullah's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dambullah misses with a right hand
and Magomaevaboff makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dambullah throws out a powerful jab.
Dambullah just misses with a punch to the body.
Dambullah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomaevaboff only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Magomaevaboff staying out of range there.
Dambullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomaevaboff.
A counter left hand to the body from Dambullah misses its target.
Magomaevaboff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomaevaboff. Dambullah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dambullah moves out of range as Magomaevaboff strikes.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook.
Dambullah throws a low kick but Magomaevaboff avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Husein Magomaevaboff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dambullah throws a big shot that misses.
Dambullah lands a leg kick that knocks Magomaevaboff off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff digs a good hook to Dambullah's body.
Magomaevaboff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook
and Dambullah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomaevaboff misses with a straight right.
Dambullah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Magomaevaboff does it's job there.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the side of Dambullah's head but Dambullah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Dambullah misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dambullah lands a nice looking body shot.
Dambullah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomaevaboff, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff tries to pull guard but Dambullah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
Dambullah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dambullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff drags the fight down to the ground.
Dambullah passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dambullah controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomaevaboff is not content to let Dambullah control the position.
Magomaevaboff is trying to escape the position but Dambullah is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomaevaboff is looking for a sweep.
Magomaevaboff being controlled for a moment.
Dambullah tries to move into full mount but can't pass Magomaevaboff's legs.
You can see the frustration on Magomaevaboff's face as Dambullah controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Magomaevaboff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomaevaboff is looking for a sweep.
Magomaevaboff wants to control but Dambullah postures up.
Dambullah wants to control but Magomaevaboff is keeping him busy.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomaevaboff throws a poor cross that misses
and Dambullah counters with a low kick, right behind Magomaevaboff 's knee.
Dambullah throws a jab when Magomaevaboff was well out of range.
Magomaevaboff throws out a counter right but Dambullah avoids it with no problem.
Magomaevaboff staying out of range there.
Magomaevaboff staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomaevaboff.
Dambullah throws a push kick but Magomaevaboff slaps the foot to one side.
Magomaevaboff looks to throw the jab but Dambullah is out of range.
Dambullah scoring well with a low kick there.
Dambullah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dambullah manages to avoid it.
Dambullah misses with a kick to the body.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff feints a counter leg kick.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Dambullah's front leg with a kick but Dambullah checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Dambullah avoids it easily.
Dambullah looks to land a right hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range.
Magomaevaboff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff looks for the body kick but Dambullah saw that one coming.
Dambullah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Moosh Dambullah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dambullah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Papa Moosh Dambullah retains his middleweight title!
Papa Moosh Dambullah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dougal McCraken (ranked 52 p4p, 65 weight class) and Lamont Banner (ranked 8 p4p, 9 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCraken might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bulgine. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCraken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
Banner 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
Banner misses with a body shot.
McCraken moves out of range as Banner strikes.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Banner sees coming a mile off.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken is looking for a counter combo.
Banner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Banner .
McCraken really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner 's hands.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Banner .
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCraken is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from McCraken.
A big right from Banner misses.
Banner misses with a looping right.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Banner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Banner knows he should have avoided that one.
Banner throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCraken counters with a nice body kick.
McCraken is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Banner lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banner on the side of the head.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Banner .
McCraken cracks Banner with a good jab.
McCraken feints and then cracks Banner 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banner down.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Banner 's leg. Banner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Banner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Banner 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCraken keeps Banner at a distance using the push kick.
Banner looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCraken's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCraken duly obliges.
McCraken throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCraken lands with a nice body kick.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCraken lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Banner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCraken if he has to take too many more of those.
Banner misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banner misses with a hook.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Banner avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Banner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
A left and a right from Banner both land. Nice combination.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Banner misses with a hook.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banner 's corner calls for a 1-2. Banner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banner thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCraken throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from McCraken.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
McCraken moves out of range as Banner throws a body kick.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as McCraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banner doesn't seem phased though.
Banner scores with a head kick. McCraken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Banner misses with a looping right.
McCraken throwing a counter right hand but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCraken throws a front kick that sends Banner stumbling back into the cage.
Banner misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCraken if he has to take too many more of those.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner drops McCraken with a beautiful combination! McCraken stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Banner is looking for the KO!
It looks like Dougal McCraken has been cut.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Banner misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCraken - that will leave a mark!
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken throws a lazy body kick
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCraken jabs Banner right on the nose. Banner blinks but takes it well.
Banner throws a shot to the body.
Banner tries to clinch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
Banner avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Banner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Banner 's leg but Banner calmly moves out of range.
Banner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Banner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner throws a series of punches but McCraken moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken lands a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
A big left from Banner misses.
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCraken throws a leg kick
and Banner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from McCraken is predictable there
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from McCraken lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from McCraken.
McCraken cracks Banner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCraken lands with an overhand left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
Banner tries to clinch there but McCraken circles away.
McCraken misses with a double jab.
McCraken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCraken thuds his right hand into Banner 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
McCraken tries to move into range but Banner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left lands for McCraken.
Banner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McCraken's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A cross from McCraken lands.
Banner misses with the combination.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
Banner misses with a low kick.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Banner 's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken sizes up Banner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Banner clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken cracks Banner with a nice body shot.
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCraken cracks Banner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken jabs Banner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Banner was not able to check.
Banner misses with a looping left.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Banner 's body. Banner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken slips under a jab from Banner .
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Banner 's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And McCraken counters with a quick kick to the body but Banner blocks it.
McCraken lands a nice looking body kick.
Banner pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Banner settles back down.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken drops his hands momentarily and Banner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banner .
McCraken thuds his shin into the meat of Banner 's side.
Banner misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken sizes up Banner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCraken ducks right into an uppercut from Banner .
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Banner 's head.
Banner moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken misses with a body punch
and Banner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCraken.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Banner off balance momentarily.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banner lands a right hook to the body.
Banner connects with a solid leg kick.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Banner 's head.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Banner misses with a body punch
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick from McCraken lands but Banner takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken slips under a jab from Banner .
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with a hook
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Banner 's knee.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCraken.
Banner misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
Banner looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Good exchange - Banner coming out on top.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by McCraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraken.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken digs a good hook to Banner 's body.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McCraken's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Banner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner 's sensitive parts.
McCraken scores with a jab. Banner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Banner 's knee but Banner avoids it well.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCraken lands with a cross.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banner 's head backwards.
Banner throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
Banner lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
Banner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Banner slips a straight right by McCraken.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banner lunges at McCraken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCraken's hand.
Banner scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
Jab from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken digs a good hook to Banner 's body.
Banner walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCraken.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banner flicks out a counter leg kick but McCraken steps away.
McCraken 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.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Banner moved away.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Banner 's legs.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
McCraken throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Banner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCraken, pushing him back against the cage.
McCraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Banner lands a two punch combo.
Banner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banner looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Banner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner misses with a looping left.
McCraken tried to counter with a leg kick but Banner avoided it.
Banner throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Banner tries to clinch up but McCraken circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
Banner tries to move into range but McCraken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Banner misses.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
McCraken throws a leg kick
and Banner counters with an inside leg kick.
Banner avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as McCraken blocks the low kick.
Banner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Banner is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of McCraken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken had his way with Lamont Banner in that round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McCraken's cut.
That's time! McCraken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken digs a good body shot into Banner 's ribs.
Banner slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Banner .
Banner walks into a jab.
Good shot there by McCraken.
Banner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banner throws a body kick that misses
and McCraken counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
Banner missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banner can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
Good shot there by McCraken.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a nice body shot.
McCraken throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Banner misses with a body shot
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
McCraken feints and then cracks Banner 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banner down.
McCraken lands a jab.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
McCraken works Banner 's body with a nice hook.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Banner walks into a straight right hand from McCraken.
Banner misses with a looping right.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick.
Banner throws a counter combo.
McCraken falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Banner counter with a right hand.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banner on the side of the head.
Banner blocks a jab.
Banner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner 's hand.
Banner misses with a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Banner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banner works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
Banner throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCraken.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Banner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banner throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banner takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCraken throws a front kick that sends Banner stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner tries a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
Banner tries to land a body kick
and McCraken counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCraken, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken retains his lightweight title!
Dougal McCraken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Clark (ranked 47 p4p, 165 weight class) and Hiro Manowaru (ranked 2 p4p, 7 weight class). Manowaru has chosen Lay Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Clark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manowaru lands a lovely overhand right.
Manowaru throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Manowaru walks into a left hand.
Clark misses with a hook
and Manowaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Joe Clark has been cut.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been informed that Manowaru has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Clark throws a body punch but Manowaru moves out of range.
Manowaru feints a counter leg kick.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Manowaru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joe Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manowaru tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Manowaru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manowaru.
Manowaru loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Clark is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manowaru misses with a wild body shot.
Clark throwing a counter right hand but Manowaru manages to avoid it.
Manowaru lands a slapping body shot.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manowaru counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manowaru throws a shot to the body.
Manowaru moves into range and clinches up with Clark.
Clark lands a left hand.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Clark as the two fighters clinch.
Manowaru breaks from the clinch.
Clark lands with an overhand left.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Manowaru counters with a body kick.
Manowaru with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manowaru doesn't seem bothered though.
Clark swings widly with a right hand
and Manowaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clark throws a lazy uppercut
and Manowaru counters with a straight right hand.
Manowaru lands with a straight right. Clark didn't see that one coming.
Manowaru misses with a hook
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Manowaru responds with a good body kick, but Clark manages to step out the way in time.
Manowaru throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Manowaru misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clark with a nice cross.
Manowaru throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Clark.
Clark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manowaru on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manowaru.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manowaru defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manowaru.
Manowaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Manowaru blocks a jab.
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manowaru.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manowaru. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark misses with a hook.
Manowaru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
Manowaru thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Clark if he has to take too many more of those.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Manowaru is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a right hand that misses
and Manowaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark digs a good hook to Manowaru's body.
Clark lands a nice hook to Manowaru's body. Manowaru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manowaru is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clark had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manowaru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
Manowaru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clark scores with the left hand. Manowaru knows he should have avoided that one.
Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manowaru.
A little feinted left hand from Clark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark misses with a double jab
and Manowaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manowaru thuds his shin into the meat of Clark's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manowaru misses with a body shot.
Manowaru jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiro Manowaru will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Clark's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manowaru.
Manowaru ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Manowaru!
Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manowaru.
An attempted straight right counter from Clark misses the target.
Clark with a jab.
Clark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manowaru counters with a good low kick that Clark was not able to check.
Manowaru smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manowaru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark misses with a hook
and Manowaru counters with a body kick that stops Clark in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manowaru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Manowaru's head.
Manowaru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Manowaru counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throws a hook but Manowaru avoids it easily.
Manowaru feints a counter leg kick.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Manowaru takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Manowaru staying out of range there.
Manowaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark.
Good leg kick by Manowaru.
Clark blocks the body kick.
Clark dips to his left and cracks Manowaru with an uppercut!
Both fighters circling a little - Manowaru finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Manowaru wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clark will feel that in the morning.
Manowaru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clark throws a big shot that misses.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark blocks a leg kick.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Manowaru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark misses with a left hand
and Manowaru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manowaru jabs Clark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Clark avoids a kick to the body.
Clark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manowaru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manowaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Clark misses with a hook
and Manowaru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manowaru lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark throws a poor cross that misses
and Manowaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manowaru moves into the clinch.
Manowaru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Manowaru fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Manowaru.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Manowaru. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Manowaru scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manowaru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Manowaru.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manowaru.
Manowaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Manowaru pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manowaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
Hiro Manowaru seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manowaru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manowaru.
Manowaru lands a left hand.
Clark will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Manowaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manowaru is defending well for now.
Manowaru working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Manowaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Clark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manowaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Clark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manowaru. Manowaru circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manowaru throws a chopping leg kick but Clark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clark has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manowaru.
Clark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manowaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Clark blocks a low kick nicely.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manowaru fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manowaru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 Clark is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
and Manowaru counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Clark! He's just covering up as Manowaru starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Manowaru!
Hiro Manowaru is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiro Manowaru thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Joe Clark spoke after the fight, saying 'I Will be back even better!!!! '.
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