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GAMMA#943 Huwan v Aurelius PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Costa (ranked 474 p4p, 699 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 67 p4p, 103 weight class). Santiago Costa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 26 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Costa duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei tries to move into range but Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Costa thuds his right hand into Lupei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Costa avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Costa checks the leg kick.
Costa clinches up with Lupei and pushes him back against the cage.
Costa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good body shot from Lupei.
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costa misses with a hook
and Lupei counters with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costa lands with a straight right. Lupei didn't see that one coming.
Lupei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Nice shot by Lupei.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costa slips a straight right by Lupei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Lupei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Lupei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Costa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costa connects with the punch.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Costa takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Costa misses with a hook.
Costa misses with a wild combination.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Costa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Costa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Costa or not.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costa.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costas head.
Costa lands a left hand.
Costa scores with a hook to the body.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Costa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Costa is working Lupei over against the cage.
Costa lands a body shot.
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Costa.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lupei finds it's way round the side to connect with Costa's head.
Lupei feints and then cracks Costa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Costa down.
Lupei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costa, pushing him back against the cage.
Lupei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Costa fails to land.
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Lupei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Costa throws a poor cross that misses
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costa tries to clinch
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costa misses with an uppercut
and Lupei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lupei counters with a good low kick that Costa was not able to check.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupei.
Costa throws a series of punches but Lupei avoids them all with ease.
Lupei unleashes a big counter combination but Costa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Costa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lupei connects with a looping right hand.
 Costa is rocked!
Lupei connects with a body shot.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costa is breathing heavily.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Costa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lupei throws an uppercut from hell that sends Costa clean off his feet! He's out cold! Lupei stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Serafim Lupei!
A relieved looking Serafim Lupei 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jewel Diaz (ranked 846 p4p, 691 weight class) and Twea King (ranked 95 p4p, 75 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Andre Nickatina, Drought Season. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jewel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Twea King!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz has hold of one of King's legs. King is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
King keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
King is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King misses with an uppercut.
Diaz cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Diaz misses with the head strike.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Diaz prevents a body shot from King.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
King misses with some punches.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Twea King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
King walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to clinch.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for King!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
King gets back to half guard.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
King trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Diaz postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a cross.
King slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
King looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jewel Diaz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
King missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
King moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
King lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from King.
Diaz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but King regains guard immediately.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
King has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
King keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jewel Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for King.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
King misses with a strike from the bottom.
Diaz takes a little break here. King wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jewel Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jewel Diaz!
A very excited looking Jewel Diaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Nurminen (ranked 211 p4p, 282 weight class) and Santino Lombardo (ranked 32 p4p, 46 weight class). Lombardo has chosen Illusions as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kebab Nurminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen tries to clinch up but Lombardo circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurminen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurminen. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombardo scores with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Lombardo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nurminen looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
Lombardo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurminen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nurminen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lombardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurminen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurminen throws a leg kick but Lombardo sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've been informed that Lombardo 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.
Lombardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurminen has a takedown stuffed.
Nurminen slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurminen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lombardo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nurminen cracks a nice hook into Lombardo's ribs.
Nurminen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurminen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Santino Lombardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurminen shoots for a takedown but Lombardo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nurminen dives in for a single leg takedown but Lombardo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Lombardo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurminen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lombardo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Nurminen.
Nurminen lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lombardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Nurminen.
Lombardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurminen's elbow.
Lombardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombardo pushes Nurminen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurminen's elbow.
Nurminen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lombardo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Lombardo - that landed with a thud.
Nurminen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lombardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lombardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurminen backwards.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Nurminen avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lombardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurminen backwards.
Lombardo presses Nurminen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lombardo misses with the head strike.
Lombardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lombardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurminens head.
Lombardo working aggressively here.
Nurminen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurminen avoids a wild elbow strike from Lombardo.
A shot in the inside from Lombardo.
A nice left hand lands by Nurminen.
Nurminen tries to work over Lombardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurminen.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurminen controls his hands.
Nurminen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nurminen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lombardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurminen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombardo keeping hold of Nurminen's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurminen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurminen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurminen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lombardo is positioning himself well to prevent Nurminen advancing to mount.
Nurminen thows a huge punch but Lombardo dodges it nicely.
Lombardo keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lombardo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nurminen throws an elbow that misses. Lombardo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurminen's guard. Nice move by Lombardo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo postures up.
Nurminen wants to sweep but no luck.
Lombardo wanted to stand there but Nurminen had control of the position.
Nurminen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lombardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurminen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurminen is adopting a defensive guard.
Lombardo preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo dominated that round.
That's time! Nurminen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nurminen misses with a body shot.
Nurminen throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot.
Nurminen shoots in for a takedown but Lombardo shows good takedown defense.
Nurminen connects with a right hand. Lombardo shakes it off.
Lombardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurminen shoots in but no luck this time.
Nurminen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lombardo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurminen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
Lombardo scores with a hook to the body. Nurminen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurminen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lombardo connects with a body shot that sends Nurminen's belly button to the back.
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurminen is just out of range.
Nurminen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lombardo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurminens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Nurminen throws a leg kick which misses Lombardo's front leg but catches the back leg as Lombardo tries to avoid it.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen misses with a right hand
and Lombardo counters with a leg kick.
Santino Lombardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lombardo wants to improve his position but Nurminen is controlling well.
Nurminen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurminen throwing shots but Lombardo is blocking nicely.
Lombardo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurminen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lombardo is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurminen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kebab Nurminen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Nurminen.
Lombardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurminen.
Nurminen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurminen thows a huge punch but Lombardo dodges it nicely.
Nurminen prevents Lombardo from improving his position.
Nurminen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurminen working Lombardo over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurminen is pressing down on Lombardo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lombardo is holding on for now.
Lombardo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurminen is working away from the top position though.
Lombardo is controlling Nurminen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lombardo trying to control from the bottom.
Nurminen drops an elbow to the side of Lombardo's head.
Lombardo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurminen.
Lombardo trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen slips a nice elbow through Lombardo's hands, connecting with Lombardo's forehead.
Nurminen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
 It looks like Santino Lombardo has been cut.
Nurminen looks to land a strike but Lombardo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lombardo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nurminen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurminen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
 Lombardo is rocked!
That has opened up Santino Lombardo's cut even more.
Nurminen cracks Lombardo with a solid left hand.
Lombardo is still in real trouble! Can Nurminen finish him?
Nurminen gets to his feet and stands over Lombardo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lombardo felt that one! Nurminen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lombardo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kebab Nurminen!
Kebab Nurminen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conquer, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 427 p4p, 673 weight class) and Hurricane Defoe (ranked 66 p4p, 93 weight class). Magomaevaboff's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shaolin of Dagestan. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Magomaevaboff.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a jab to the body
and Magomaevaboff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomaevaboff lands with a nice body kick.
Magomaevaboff stuns Defoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Defoe throws a hook but Magomaevaboff blocks it.
It looked like Magomaevaboff was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomaevaboff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Defoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magomaevaboff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Magomaevaboff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Defoe throws a hook but Magomaevaboff avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe jabs Magomaevaboff right on the nose. Magomaevaboff blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Magomaevaboff.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe throws a jab when Magomaevaboff was well out of range.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter punch.
Defoe misses with a hook
and Magomaevaboff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Magomaevaboff gets a clinch.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Defoe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Magomaevaboff blocking some punches.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe swings for the body but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe with a nice calf kick.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Defoe throws a head kick but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Defoe motions for Magomaevaboff to come forward. Defoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Defoe misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe scores with a nice right hand.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Defoe tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomaevaboff is wise to it.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Defoe's sensitive parts.
Magomaevaboff is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Defoe is predictable there
and Magomaevaboff counters by moving into the clinch.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomaevaboff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe tries a body shot but Magomaevaboff blocks it.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe can't break the clinch.
Defoe digs a right hand into Magomaevaboff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomaevaboff's gas tank.
Defoe lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Defoe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Defoe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Magomaevaboff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Defoe looks winded!
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomaevaboff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomaevaboff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomaevaboff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomaevaboff lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice uppercut.
Magomaevaboff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
A frustrated look appears on Defoe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Defoe gets through Magomaevaboff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Defoe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomaevaboff backwards.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff stalling the fight.
Magomaevaboff has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomaevaboff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Husein Magomaevaboff 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.
Magomaevaboff tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
A punch lands to the side of Defoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Defoe.
Defoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magomaevaboff if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff checks a low kick from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a leg kick.
Defoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff moves forwards but Defoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Magomaevaboff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe tries a low kick but Magomaevaboff avoids it.
Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
Magomaevaboff blocks a low kick nicely.
Defoe scores with a punch to the head.
Magomaevaboff looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe throws a combination that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomaevaboff wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Defoe feints a counter leg kick.
Magomaevaboff connects with a jab.
Magomaevaboff cracks Defoe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Defoe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Magomaevaboff finish him?
Defoe is rocked!
It looks like Hurricane Defoe has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe scores with a punch to the head.
Defoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomaevaboff finish him?
Magomaevaboff walks into a left hand.
Defoe seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomaevaboff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magomaevaboff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Magomaevaboff was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Defoe.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomaevaboff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Magomaevaboff.
Defoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magomaevaboff takes a step back to recover.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomaevaboff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magomaevaboff avoids the body shot from Defoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe stuns Magomaevaboff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomaevaboff is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magomaevaboff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magomaevaboff checks a leg kick.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magomaevaboff sends Defoe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Magomaevaboff is motioning to the referee to let Defoe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Defoe misses.
Magomaevaboff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomaevaboff is looking for a counter combo.
Magomaevaboff is looking to land body kicks.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
It looked like Magomaevaboff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Defoe responds with a good body kick, but Magomaevaboff manages to step out the way in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Magomaevaboff checks a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff tried to counter with a leg kick but Defoe avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking body shot.
Defoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Defoe is breathing heavily.
Magomaevaboff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe scores with a nice right hand.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Magomaevaboff moved away.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomaevaboff checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Magomaevaboff misses its target.
Defoe drops his hands momentarily and Magomaevaboff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe misses with a jab to the body
and Magomaevaboff counters with a big right hand! Oh Defoe is in trouble here! Magomaevaboff follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Husein Magomaevaboff!
Our winner, Husein Magomaevaboff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick River (ranked 278 p4p, 341 weight class) and Papa Moosh Dambullah (ranked 38 p4p, 49 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Walk. Dambullah has chosen Boom Boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Moosh Dambullah!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dambullah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River misses with a body shot.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dambullah was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dambullah. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Dambullah misses with a body shot.
River is looking to chop away at Dambullah's legs.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dambullah scores with a leg kick.
Dambullah moves out of range as River strikes.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Dambullah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River 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 Dambullah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dambullah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dambullah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dambullah finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
Dambullah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River looks to land a combination but Dambullah avoids it well.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dambullah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dambullah throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dambullah 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.
River lands with a cross.
River misses with a two punch combination.
River misses the shot to the body.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with an uppercut.
River dives in for a single leg takedown but Dambullah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dambullah cracks River with a nice body shot.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Dambullah controls his hands.
Dambullah is leaning against River and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with the head strike.
River working aggressively here.
Dambullah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dambullah lands a body punch.
Dambullah scores with a hook to the body.
River is breathing heavily.
Dambullah lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Dambullah has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dambullah to keep the fight standing.
Dambullah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River lands an uppercut.
River is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dambullah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
A nice left hand lands by Dambullah.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Dambullah manages to break the clinch.
Dambullah lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
River throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Dambullah as he connects with a hook.
River throws a front kick aimed at Dambullah's knee but Dambullah avoids it well.
Dambullah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Dambullah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Dambullah blocks the low kick.
Dambullah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dambullah feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
Dambullah cracks River with a good jab.
River misses with a low kick.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Dambullah's shoulder, as Dambullah tries to avoid the shot.
Dambullah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River throws a leg kick but Dambullah sees it coming and moves out of range.
River attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
River tries to clinch up.
Dambullah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from River misses
and Dambullah counters with a straight right hand.
River tries to clinch but Dambullah is having none of it.
Dambullah throws the kick towards the body but River avoids it.
Dambullah throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dambullah to score with a decent uppercut.
Dambullah misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River fails with the takedown.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dambullah counters with a low kick, right behind River 's knee.
Dambullah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! River had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dambullah moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River misses with a straight left.
River misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Dambullah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dambullah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by Dambullah as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Dambullah coming out on top.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
Dambullah thumps River with a low kick.
Dambullah throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
River throws a leg kick
and Dambullah counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dambullah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dambullah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dambullah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dambullah pivots, looking for a leg kick but River is out of range and Dambullah settles back down.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab from Dambullah.
Dambullah tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dambullah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Dambullah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah misses the jab.
River swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dambullah gets caught napping as River dives in and scores a takedown. Dambullah manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dambullah seems keen to control River's posture.
River postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah looking for a sweep. Not yet Dambullah, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dambullah wants to improve his position but instead River has moved into half guard.
Dambullah regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from River.
Dambullah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
River seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dambullah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah preventing the sweep.
River has control of Dambullah's left arm, preventing Dambullah from doing any damage.
River keeping moving, preventing Dambullah from controlling successfully.
Dambullah passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard.
River is concentrating on defense, preventing Dambullah from advancing position.
Dambullah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dambullah is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
Dambullah connects with a single shot there.
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.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dambullah.
Dambullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Dambullah thumps River with a low kick.
Dambullah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dambullah lands a jab to the nose.
Dambullah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
River shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dambullah sprawls well. Dambullah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. River gets slowly back to his feet.
Dambullah lands the left hand.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dambullah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten River somewhat.
It seemed like Dambullah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Moosh Dambullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
River shoots in but no luck this time.
River throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dambullah. That's going to slow River down.
River shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dambullah sprawls well. Dambullah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. River gets slowly back to his feet.
Dambullah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dambullah connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Dambullah, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
River misses with a low kick.
Dambullah scores with a leg kick.
Dambullah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River slips under a jab.
Dambullah misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dambullah counters with a body kick.
Dambullah scores with a shot to the body.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Dambullah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dambullah.
Dambullah with the inside leg kick.
River misses with a low kick.
Dambullah throws a nice inside leg kick.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dambullah.
River checks the leg kick nicely there.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River takes one to the chin there.
Dambullah moves out of range of the body kick from River.
Dambullah connects with a looping right hand.
Dambullah throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Dambullah counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dambullah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dambullah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dambullah moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
Dambullah lands a front kick.
Dambullah lands a head shot.
Dambullah scoring well with a low kick there.
River takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from River is defended easily by Dambullah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Dambullah moves out of range easily.
River misses with a looping right.
River needs to keep his hands up - Dambullah had a free shot at his head there.
Good work by Dambullah as he checks the leg kick.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dambullah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
Dambullah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dambullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River tries to move into range but Dambullah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but River checks it.
River lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from River.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dambullah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
River misses with a body shot.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River misses with a low kick.
Dambullah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dambullah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River cracks Dambullah with an open hand slap.
Dambullah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dambullah checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Dambullah misses.
Jab, jab by Dambullah - just one landing.
River lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dambullah circles away quickly and effectively.
Dambullah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River lands with a good body shot.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River misses with a looping right.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dambullah doesn't seem bothered though.
River throws a leg kick but Dambullah checks it.
A little jabbing left from Dambullah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Moosh Dambullah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dambullah winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Papa Moosh Dambullah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 472 p4p, 235 weight class) and Corey Smith Jr (ranked 14 p4p, 5 weight class). MacArthur Jnr comes into the arena with barbarian pipe band blaring out of the sound system. Smith Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You Will Know My Name. Corey Smith Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 41 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Corey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice looking body kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Jnr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith Jr scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacArthur Jnr's knee momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Corey Smith Jr has been cut.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith Jr. Smith Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the head.
 It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
Smith Jr throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
It looked like MacArthur Jnr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab.
MacArthur Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacArthur Jnr rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr takes one to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
MacArthur Jnr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith Jr looks winded!
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith Jr misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a solid leg kick but Smith Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a powerful jab.
MacArthur Jnr thumps Smith Jr with a low kick.
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 Robert MacArthur Jnr will probably get the nod.
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.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacArthur Jnr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacArthur Jnr to score with a decent uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
MacArthur Jnr looks to throw a body kick
letting Smith Jr counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Smith Jr moved away.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to chop away at Smith Jr's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by MacArthur Jnr.
Smith Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Jnr fails to land.
MacArthur Jnr has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Smith Jr.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur Jnr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacArthur Jnr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacArthur Jnr, as that shot connected.
MacArthur Jnr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacArthur Jnr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
You can see that Smith Jr has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Smith Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith Jr looks to clinch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacArthur Jnr catches Smith Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr lands a big head kick that sends MacArthur Jnr tumbling to the mat! Smith Jr takes a step backwards and waves MacArthur Jnr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut is getting worse.
Nice body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Smith Jr is breathing heavily.
MacArthur Jnr lands a big uppercut and Smith Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smith Jr looks OK. MacArthur Jnr waves Smith Jr back to his feet!
Smith Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by MacArthur Jnr.
Smith Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can MacArthur Jnr finish him?
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Smith Jr out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert MacArthur Jnr!
A less than humble Robert MacArthur Jnr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Conan (ranked 168 p4p, 505 weight class) and Carey Mahoney (ranked 24 p4p, 63 weight class). Carey Mahoney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but Conan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conan misses with a hook.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahoney throws a hook but Conan avoids it easily.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Conan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahoney moves away from the strike by Conan.
Mahoney wants to clinch.
Conan swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.
Mahoney 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.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan takes one to the side of the head.
Conan stuns Mahoney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
Conan tries to move into range but Mahoney moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mahoney throws a hook to the side of Conan's head but Conan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Mahoney - just one landing.
Mahoney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Conan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney misses with a straight left.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Conan circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Conan misses its target.
Conan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but Conan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahoney slips a jab from Conan.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney misses with a left hand
enabling Conan to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahoney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but Conan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carey Mahoney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahoney misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahoney misses with a double jab
enabling Conan to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Mahoney misses.
Mahoney darts in trying to clinch
and Conan counters with a left to the body.
Conan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Conan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney tries to clinch but Conan moves away
and Conan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahoney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Conan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahoney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
Conan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahoney walks away with a smile on his face. Conan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mahoney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahoney.
Mahoney gets a clinch.
Conan lands a left hand.
Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
Conan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahoney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Conan pulls guard successfully.
Conan is working an open guard so Mahoney takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoney is just out of range.
Conan lands an overhand right.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
Mahoney scores with a jab. Conan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahoney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahoney rushes Conan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Conan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahoney smiles and moves away.
Mahoney moves into the clinch.
Mahoney lands an elbow inside that Conan shrugs off.
Mahoney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conan backwards.
Conan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Conan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Conan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahoney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Conan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Conan lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan can't break the clinch.
Conan is trying to pull guard but Mahoney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mahoney stalling the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conan is trying to pull guard but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
Conan lands with a short shot to the head.
Conan tries to pull guard but Mahoney holds him up against the cage and eventually Conan drops back down to his feet.
Conan gets control of Mahoney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Conan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Conan working for a triangle but Mahoney defends it easily.
Conan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Edward Conan 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.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Conan missing with a left hand there. Mahoney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Mahoney.
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahoney walks into a jab.
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conan gets tackled into the cage by Mahoney. Mahoney maintains the clinch.
Mahoney gets underhooks to prevent Conan's takedown attempt.
Conan prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney scores a nice knee to the body.
Mahoney breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Conan fails to land with a series of punches.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Mahoney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conan keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahoney has managed to clinch.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahoney lands a damaging elbow.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Conan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mahoney tries to kick Conan off but Conan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Conan wants to control but Mahoney is keeping him busy.
Conan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Conan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahoney sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahoney was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.
Mahoney appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mahoney gets a clinch.
Conan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mahoney avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Conan drags the fight down to the ground.
Conan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mahoney controls the pace.
Conan looking for a guillotine here but Mahoney defends easily.
Mahoney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahoney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conan trying to control the position.
Mahoney won't allow Conan to sweep him here.
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.
Mahoney wanted to stand there but Conan had control of the position.
Conan wants to hit a sweep here but Mahoney passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Conan there!
Mahoney looking to control but Conan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Conan is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahoney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carey Mahoney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Conan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahoney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahoney breaks from the clinch.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edward Conan is winning the standup battle so far.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from Mahoney.
Conan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahoney misses with an uppercut.
Conan looks to land a left hand but Mahoney moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney tries to clinch up but Conan circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahoney tries to clinch
and Conan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but Conan keeps it at a distance.
Mahoney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conan moves away.
Conan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahoney connects with a looping right hand.
Conan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mahoney!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Conan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mahoney is looking to escape.
Conan trying to control the action but Mahoney is working from the bottom.
Mahoney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conan is working away from the top position though.
Mahoney wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mahoney is staying active underneath Conan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice defenses there by Mahoney.
Conan clobbers Mahoney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Conan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mahoney to keep the fight standing.
Conan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahoney smiles and moves away.
Mahoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahoney.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahoney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conan gets tackled into the cage by Mahoney. Mahoney maintains the clinch.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Conan controls the action.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Conan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahoney pushes Conan up against the cage in a clinch.
Carey Mahoney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahoney tries to circle away but Conan has him pinned against the cage.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conan pulls guard successfully.
Conan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahoney is aware though and is defending well.
Mahoney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conan looking for a guillotine here but Mahoney defends easily.
Mahoney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney wants to stand but Conan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Conan wants to sweep here but Mahoney controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahoney wants to control from the top but Conan keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 Edward Conan.
I think Conan 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carey Mahoney!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Carey Mahoney waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igla Chlen (ranked 424 p4p, 57 weight class) and Song Turillo (ranked 65 p4p, 11 weight class). Chlen comes into the arena with blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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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 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igla Chlen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turillo avoids the body shot from Chlen.
Chlen walks into a left hand.
Turillo misses with a head kick.
Chlen scores with the left hand. Turillo knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Chlen.
A big left from Chlen misses.
Chlen slips under a jab.
Chlen cracks Turillo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turillo misses with a straight right.
Chlen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turillo throws out the jab.
Turillo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chlen misses with an uppercut. Turillo saw that one coming.
Chlen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turillo.
Turillo throws a hook but Chlen blocks it.
Turillo looks to land a left hand but Chlen moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Chlen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chlen checks a leg kick.
Chlen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turillo on the side of the head.
Chlen misses with a right hand
enabling Turillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Chlen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chlen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Chlen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turillo slips a straight right by Chlen.
Nice defenses there by Turillo.
Igla Chlen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turillo throws a body kick that misses.
Turillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Chlen misses.
Turillo lands a body shot.
Turillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
Chlen misses the shot to the body.
Chlen scores with a nice strike.
Chlen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turillo counters with an inside leg kick.
Turillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chlen. That did some damage!
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Turillo moved out of range nicely.
Turillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chlen misses with a body shot.
Turillo tries to land a front kick but Chlen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chlen misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick from Turillo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turillo misses with a body punch
and Chlen counters with a nice uppercut.
Turillo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chlen is out of range and Turillo settles back down.
Chlen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chlen misses with a hook. Turillo ducked under it nicely.
Chlen throws out a loose jab but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chlen throws a poor cross that misses
and Turillo counters with a good low kick that Chlen was not able to check.
Turillo takes one to the side of the head.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Turillo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turillo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chlen is able to avoid easily.
Chlen connects with a body shot that sends Turillo's belly button to the back.
Turillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chlen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chlen.
Chlen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Chlen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
Turillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Turillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlen.
Turillo throws a solid leg kick but Chlen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turillo.
Chlen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chlen misses the shot to the body.
Turillo throws a jab when Chlen was well out of range.
Chlen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turillo lands a front kick.
Chlen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turillo.
Turillo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chlen lands with a straight right. Turillo didn't see that one coming.
Chlen checks a leg kick nicely.
Turillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chlen slips under a jab from Turillo.
Chlen moves out of range as Turillo throws a body kick.
Turillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Turillo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Chlen misses.
Turillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Turillo slips under a jab from Chlen.
Turillo connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turillo staying out of range there.
Chlen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Turillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlen throws out the jab.
Turillo flicks out a counter leg kick but Chlen steps away.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chlen moves away.
Chlen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turillo throws a head kick that misses
and Chlen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turillo throws a one two combo.
Chlen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turillo jabs at Chlen's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlen connects with a looping right hand.
Chlen throws a right hand that misses
and Chlen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chlen 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 Turillo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turillo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turillo defending well as Chlen loads up on a big left hand.
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 Igla Chlen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chlen scores with a jab. Turillo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Chlen misses.
A low kick from Turillo is predictable there
and Chlen counters with a straight right hand.
Chlen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turillo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Turillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
Turillo throws a push kick but Chlen slaps the foot to one side.
Chlen is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Chlen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turillo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Turillo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chlen slips a jab and a cross from Turillo.
Turillo is looking to score with low kicks.
Chlen avoids the body shot from Turillo.
Chlen throws the left hand but Turillo avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlen throws out a loose jab but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
Turillo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Chlen takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Chlen feints and then cracks Turillo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turillo down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlen throws a jab when Turillo was well out of range.
Turillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlen.
Chlen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turillo staying out of range there.
Chlen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turillo.
Turillo tries to score with a low kick but Chlen moves his leg out of the way.
Chlen connects with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Chlen coming out on top.
Turillo blocks a low kick nicely.
Turillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chlen throws the left hand but Turillo avoids the punch easily.
Turillo feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
Chlen looks to throw the jab but Turillo is out of range.
Turillo delivers a nice body kick.
Chlen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Igla Chlen is winning the standup battle so far.
Chlen blocks the body kick.
Chlen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turillo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chlen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turillo loads up on a big right hand but Chlen slips the punch.
Turillo slips a straight right by Chlen.
Turillo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Chlen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chlen.
Chlen misses with an uppercut. Turillo saw that one coming.
It seemed like Turillo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chlen throws a lazy right hand but Turillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turillo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Chlen misses its target.
Turillo feints and then cracks Chlen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chlen down.
Turillo blocks a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turillo.
Chlen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chlen moves forwards but Turillo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Chlen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo throws a lazy uppercut
and Chlen counters with a stiff right hand.
Chlen checks a leg kick.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chlen moves away.
Turillo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chlen misses the jab.
Turillo scores with a body shot.
Good work by Turillo as he checks the leg kick.
Chlen misses with an uppercut. Turillo saw that one coming.
Chlen blocks a head kick by Turillo.
Chlen misses with a hook
and Turillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick lands for Turillo.
An inside leg kick lands from Turillo.
Turillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
A jab from Chlen does it's job there.
Chlen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turillo throws a low kick, looking for Chlen's leg but Chlen calmly moves out of range.
Turillo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Igla Chlen has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo throws out a leg kick but Chlen moves out of range and Turillo only half commits.
Nice uppercut lands for Chlen. That snapped Turillo's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Chlen blocks the leg kick.
Turillo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chlen is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Chlen misses.
Chlen blocks a jab.
Turillo lands a glancing blow to the side of Chlen's head.
Turillo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turillo throws a leg kick which misses Chlen's front leg but catches the back leg as Chlen tries to avoid it.
Turillo tries to score with a low kick but Chlen moves his leg out of the way.
Chlen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chlen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
Turillo throws a counter combo.
Chlen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turillo.
Turillo throws a front kick aimed at Chlen's knee but Chlen avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlen looks to land a right hand but Turillo moved out of range.
Turillo thinks about the counter body kick.
Chlen punishes Turillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
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 Igla Chlen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igla Chlen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chlen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turillo counters with a nice uppercut.
Turillo lands a glancing blow to the side of Chlen's head.
Turillo throws a lazy right hand but Chlen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turillo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turillo lands with a shot to the body.
Chlen wants to land a leg kick but Turillo is out of range.
Chlen missing with a left hand there. Turillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turillo takes a swing at Chlen's ribcage but misses.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Chlen loads up on a big right hand but Turillo slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turillo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turillo. Chlen shrugs it off though.
Chlen scores with a nice strike.
Turillo feints and then cracks Chlen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chlen down.
Turillo slips under a jab from Chlen.
Turillo throws the kick towards the body but Chlen avoids it.
Turillo lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chlen misses with a left hand
and Turillo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chlen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chlen. Turillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turillo slips a straight right by Chlen.
Turillo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chlens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chlen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Turillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlen.
Chlen misses with a looping right.
Good work by Chlen as he checks the leg kick.
Turillo thows a leg kick but Chlen checks it
and Chlen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turillo throws the left hand but Chlen avoids the punch easily.
Chlen misses with a lunging right hand
and Turillo counters with a body kick that stops Chlen in his tracks momentarily.
Turillo slips a jab from Chlen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chlen.
Chlen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turillo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chlen will feel that in the morning.
Song Turillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turillo connects with a leg kick.
Turillo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Turillo scores with a jab.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Turillo moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Turillo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chlen throws an overhand right that lands on Turillo's shoulder, as Turillo tries to avoid the shot.
Chlen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turillo staying out of range there.
Turillo throws out a counter right but Chlen avoids it with no problem.
Turillo walks into a jab.
Igla Chlen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turillo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turillo throws a leg kick but Chlen moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Chlen misses its target.
Turillo misses with a body shot.
Chlen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turillo staying out of range there.
Turillo tried to score with a low kick but Chlen checks it.
Turillo throws a hook but Chlen avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
Turillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Chlen misses.
Chlen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chlen with a hook.
Turillo throws a leg kick which misses Chlen's front leg but catches the back leg as Chlen tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Turillo misses the target.
Turillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Chlen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chlen moves out of range as Turillo throws a body kick.
Turillo misses with a head kick.
Chlen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turillo misses with a hook. Chlen ducked under it nicely.
Turillo swings for the body but Chlen moves out of range.
Chlen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chlen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turillo in his tracks.
Chlen misses with a body punch
and Turillo counters with a straight right hand.
Chlen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turillo lunges at Chlen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chlen's hand.
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 telegraphed right hand from Chlen misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chlen.
Chlen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turillo misses with a body shot
letting Chlen counter with a right hand.
Turillo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chlen.
Turillo checks a leg kick.
Turillo loads up on a big right hand but Chlen slips the punch.
Chlen throws a good cross that connects.
Turillo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlen throws out the jab.
Turillo throws the left hand but Chlen avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chlen misses the target.
Chlen tests Turillo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chlen throws a jab when Turillo was well out of range.
Good shot there by Chlen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turillo misses with a jab to the body
and Chlen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chlen catches Turillo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chlen scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Song Turillo.
I think Chlen 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Song Turillo!
An out of breath Song Turillo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Igla Chlen was interviewed post fight and said 'I shit my pants during the fight and I just couldnt focus after that'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Raffington (ranked 287 p4p, 95 weight class) and Jack Spratt (ranked 39 p4p, 14 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Raffington might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Logan Lucky. Spratt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Havana. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Raffington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Spratt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spratt swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Spratt misses.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt throws a poor cross that misses
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spratt throws a hook but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt's coach down at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spratt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Raffington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raffington lands with a cross.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Raffington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Raffington misses.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Raffington throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Raffington sets himself, and Spratt steps forward looking for the clinch! Raffington avoids it this time.
Raffington moves out of range of the strikes.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Spratt connects with a body shot that sends Raffington's belly button to the back.
Spratt lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spratt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spratt throws a combination. Raffington tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Spratt.
Spratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington counters with a low kick, right behind Spratt 's knee.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raffington throws a good cross that connects.
Raffington slips a straight right by Spratt.
Raffington throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spratt avoids it.
Spratt takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Spratt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raffington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raffington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raffington misses with a kick to the body.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Spratt throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Raffington tried to counter with a leg kick but Spratt avoided it.
Spratt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Raffington lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Spratt. Those never looked like landing.
Raffington lands with a hook. Spratt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raffington.
Spratt throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffington is looking to score with low kicks.
Spratt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Raffington.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Spratt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raffington.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raffington wants to land a leg kick but Spratt is out of range.
Raffington throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
Spratt misses with a straight right.
Raffington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spratt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spratt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Raffington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raffington lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice uppercut there from Raffington.
Spratt misses with a right hand
and Raffington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Spratt.
A lazy left from Spratt finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Spratt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raffington slips under a jab from Spratt.
Spratt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raffington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raffington forces Spratt back against the cage and clinches.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.
Raffington tries to work over Spratt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spratt.
Spratt blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
Raffington cracks Spratt with a nice body shot.
Spratt works on Raffington's body with a couple of short punches.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Spratt lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Spratt.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Spratt.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Raffington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Spratt tries to bum rush Raffington with a series of wild strikes but Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spratt throws a hook but Raffington avoids it easily.
Raffington scores with a body shot.
Spratt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raffington can pounce on him.
Spratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Spratt misses with a double jab.
Spratt scores with a shot to the body.
Raffington throws an overhand right that lands on Spratt's shoulder, as Spratt tries to avoid the shot.
Spratt misses with a hook.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick and Spratt moves out of range easily.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spratt throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt with a nice cross.
Spratt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
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 Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spratt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Spratt.
Raffington slips a straight right by Spratt.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Spratt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spratt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
Shane Raffington is winning the standup battle so far.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Spratt moves out of range as Raffington throws a body kick.
Spratt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spratt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt misses with an uppercut.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Spratt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raffington walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spratt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spratt checks a leg kick.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Spratt misses with a lunging right hand
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
A nice side step and Spratt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spratt is able to avoid easily.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Raffington connects with a body shot that sends Spratt's belly button to the back.
Spratt throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Spratt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spratt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spratt throws a hook but Raffington blocks it.
Spratt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raffington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spratt at a distance.
Nice body punch from Spratt.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Spratt misses the body punch
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spratt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raffington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spratt scrambles back to his feet.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spratt misses with a double jab.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Spratt moves away and avoids it.
Raffington throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt slips a jab from Raffington.
Spratt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Spratt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raffington lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raffington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Raffington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spratt doesn't seem phased though.
Raffington scores with a spinning back kick!
Raffington throws a low kick but Spratt avoids it.
Raffington connects with a single shot there.
Raffington swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt misses the jab.
Raffington throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raffington throws out a loose jab but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt jabs at Raffington's body.
Raffington with a nice calf kick.
Spratt throws a right hand that Raffington ducks under and follows up with a left that Raffington also avoids with ease.
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!
Raffington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raffington looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Spratt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spratt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raffington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spratt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spratt throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington throwing a counter right hand but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Spratt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raffington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spratt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raffington to score with a decent uppercut.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Spratt misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot lands for Raffington.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Raffington dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Spratt throws a hook but Raffington blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Spratt there.
Spratt throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Spratt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raffington at a distance.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Raffington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raffington throws a right and a left that Spratt avoids nicely.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raffington.
Spratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spratt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raffington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Spratt misses with a left hand
enabling Raffington to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Raffington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington tries a head kick but it misses.
Raffington misses with a straight right.
Spratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spratt throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt throws a nice looking combination but Raffington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spratt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Spratt throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Spratt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Raffington lands a jab to Spratt's midsection.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Raffington throws out a leg kick but Spratt moves out of range and Raffington only half commits.
Spratt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Spratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington counters with an outside leg kick.
Spratt throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raffington tests Spratt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Raffington. Beautiful body shot.
Jack Spratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Raffington throws a low kick but Spratt moves out of range easily.
Spratt's corner calls for a 1-2. Spratt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spratt throws a poor cross that misses
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Spratt misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Raffington misses the target.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Spratt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spratt swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington lands a front kick.
Spratt misses with a straight left.
Raffington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spratt misses with a series of wild punches.
Spratt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Spratt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raffington misses with a hook. Spratt ducked under it nicely.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Spratt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Spratt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spratt looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Spratt throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a leg kick.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Raffington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spratt misses with a hook
enabling Raffington to counter with a crisp jab.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington is looking for a counter combo.
Spratt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt avoids a kick to the body.
Raffington throws a body kick that misses.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raffington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spratt throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Raffington throws a quick counter head kick but Spratt was just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Raffington.
Spratt walks into a stiff left hand from Raffington.
Raffington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spratt at a distance.
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
Raffington moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Raffington slips under a jab from Spratt.
Spratt misses with a looping left.
Raffington stuns Spratt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spratt misses with a body shot
and Raffington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Raffington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raffington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huwan Bagwis (ranked 42 p4p, 130 weight class) and Aurelius Augustus (ranked 5 p4p, 20 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huwan Bagwis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aurelius Augustus!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bagwis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Augustus - the referee stops the clock and Bagwis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Augustus. Bagwis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Augustus misses with a body kick.
It looked like Bagwis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Augustus's corner calls for a 1-2. Augustus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bagwis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Augustus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Augustus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bagwis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bagwis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus slips a jab from Bagwis.
Augustus with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Augustus does it's job there.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Bagwis throwing a counter right hand but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus sizes up Bagwis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Augustus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bagwis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bagwis misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwis misses the shot to the body.
Bagwis throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
Augustus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Augustus misses with a body kick.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagwis moves away.
A quick step to the side and Bagwis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Augustus.
Bagwis lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Bagwis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Bagwis misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Augustus! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus throws a head kick but Bagwis moves out of range.
Augustus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bagwis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Bagwis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagwis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bagwis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Augustus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Augustus
and Bagwis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Bagwis's head but Bagwis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bagwis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Augustus walks into a straight right hand from Bagwis.
Augustus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Augustus slips a straight right by Bagwis.
Augustus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Augustus connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus misses with a body punch
and Bagwis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bagwis connects with a crisp jab.
Bagwis avoids a kick to the body.
Augustus takes one on the button.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Bagwis's shoulder, as Bagwis tries to avoid the shot.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Bagwis.
Bagwis jabs at Augustus's body.
Augustus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bagwis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Augustus misses with a low kick.
That kick from Augustus tenderised Bagwis's leg. Bagwis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Augustus throws a sloppy head kick and Bagwis moves out of range easily.
Augustus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Bagwis.
Bagwis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Augustus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bagwis moves out of range of the body kick.
Augustus scores with the left hand. Bagwis knows he should have avoided that one.
Bagwis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bagwis.
Bagwis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Augustus misses with a right hand
and Augustus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bagwis manages to avoid it.
It looked like Bagwis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Augustus.
Bagwis moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bagwis misses the target.
Augustus throws a hook but Bagwis blocks it.
Augustus swings widly with a right hand
and Bagwis counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Bagwis.
Bagwis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Augustus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bagwis lands with an uppercut that bounces Augustus off the cage and back into range.
Bagwis lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bagwis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Bagwis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Bagwis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Augustus in his tracks.
Bagwis throws a body shot but no joy.
Huwan Bagwis is winning the standup battle so far.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Bagwis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Bagwis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Augustus 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 Bagwis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bagwis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bagwis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Augustus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bagwis.
Bagwis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bagwis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagwis scores with a punch to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Augustus in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Augustus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis blocks the body kick.
Bagwis misses the shot to the body.
Augustus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Augustus coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagwis clinches.
Augustus has had enough of the clinch but Bagwis keeps him there for the moment.
Bagwis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bagwis lands a left hand.
Bagwis working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Augustus.
Bagwis throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Augustus.
Augustus throws an elbow but it misses.
Bagwis misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bagwis fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Augustus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bagwis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Augustus manages to break the clinch.
Bagwis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Bagwis throws an overhand right that lands on Augustus's shoulder, as Augustus tries to avoid the shot.
Augustus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bagwis looks to land a left hand but Augustus moved out of range nicely.
Bagwis lands a nice shot to the body.
Bagwis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagwis.
Bagwis moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Bagwis takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Bagwis loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Augustus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bagwis ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis misses the shot to the body.
Augustus blocks a jab.
Augustus throws a low kick but Bagwis moves out of range easily.
Bagwis tests Augustus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Augustus throws a leg kick
and Bagwis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
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!
Bagwis misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Bagwis - just one landing.
Augustus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bagwis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus tried to score with a low kick but Bagwis checks it.
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huwan Bagwis dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Augustus lands a really nice looking cross but Bagwis seems unphased.
Bagwis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Augustus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bagwis throws a combination that misses
and Augustus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bagwis looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Bagwis slips a jab from Augustus.
Augustus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bagwis defending well as Augustus loads up on a big left hand.
Augustus keeps Bagwis at a distance using the push kick.
Bagwis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Bagwis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
Bagwis slips under a jab from Augustus.
Bagwis misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwis misses with a hook
and Augustus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Augustus scores with a punch to the head.
Bagwis is rocked!
Bagwis lands an overhand right.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Bagwis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bagwis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Augustus scores with a body shot.
Augustus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bagwis momentarily.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Bagwis blocks the body kick.
Augustus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Augustus drops Bagwis with a naaaaasty hook - Bagwis is in real trouble here! Augustus dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aurelius Augustus!
Aurelius Augustus is the new middleweight champion!
Aurelius Augustus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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