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DMMA 27: Giles vs Finlay PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kain Mack (ranked 1220 p4p, 1608 weight class) and Shigeru Uchida (ranked 160 p4p, 221 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kain Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shigeru Uchida!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mack.
Uchida throws a sloppy head kick and Mack moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mack misses the target.
Mack loads up on a big right hand but Uchida slips the punch.
Kain Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Uchida throws a head kick but Mack moves out of range.
Uchida cracks Mack with an open hand slap.
Mack lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack throws a looping overhand right but Uchida ducks down to avoid it.
Uchida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mack.
Mack sends Uchida crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mack is motioning to the referee to let Uchida up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Uchida is rocked!
Uchida thumps Mack with a low kick.
Uchida is still on wobbly legs! Can Mack finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uchida lands a nice looking body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uchida.
Uchida seems to have recovered his senses.
Mack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mack works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Mack misses the target.
Uchida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uchida lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchida connects with an inside leg kick.
Uchida takes the fight into the clinch.
Uchida breaks the clinch.
Mack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uchida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uchida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Uchida circles away.
Mack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uchida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mack.
Uchida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mack throws a head kick but Uchida moves out of range.
Mack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Mack drops Uchida with a beautiful combination! Uchida stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mack is looking for the KO!
Uchida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mack throws a hook but Uchida blocks it.
Mack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uchida fakes the leg kick and cracks Mack in the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Uchida.
Uchida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mack momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchida lands with a nice body kick.
Mack throws a sloppy head kick
and Uchida counters with a leg kick.
Mack is breathing heavily.
Mack misses with a head kick.
Uchida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uchida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uchida throws a push kick but Mack slaps the foot to one side.
Uchida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mack's sensitive parts.
Mack is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Uchida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Uchida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Mack misses.
Uchida throws out a counter right but Mack avoids it with no problem.
Mack throws a head kick but Uchida moves out of range.
Uchida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mack, pushing him back against the cage.
Uchida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mack.
Mack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Uchida.
Uchida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mack.
Uchida tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Uchida back against the cage.
Mack tries to work over Uchida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uchida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mack is defending well for now.
Uchida tries to land knees in the clinch but Mack avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchida tries a knee to the head but Mack blocks it.
Uchida tries to land knees in the clinch but Mack avoids the damage to the body.
Mack struggles to land a body shot inside as Uchida controls his hands.
Mack misses with the head strike.
Mack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uchida leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mack avoiding damage as Uchida throws knees to the body.
Mack managing to block the knees to the body from Uchida.
Mack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uchida.
Uchida has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mack seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Uchida can turn it around.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack leaning against his opponent.
A body shot lands from Mack.
Mack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mack being controlled against the cage.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uchida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mack.
A short right from Mack.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Mack.
Mack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uchida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it.
Good body shot from Mack.
Mack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uchida backwards.
Mack lands a nice uppercut.
Mack lands with a short shot to the head.
Mack scores with a shot to the side of Uchida's head.
Uchida prevents a body shot from Mack.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uchida.
Uchida missing with knees to the body.
Mack misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Mack.
Uchida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mack.
Uchida can't find room to land a body shot as Mack controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Mack.
Uchida tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Uchida back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Mack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uchida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Uchida looks to land a right hand but Mack moved out of range.
Mack throws a looping overhand right but Uchida ducks down to avoid it.
Uchida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mack.
Uchida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mack moves into the clinch successfully.
Uchida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Uchida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mack lands with a right to the head.
Uchida missing with knees to the body.
Uchida blocks an uppercut.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uchida lands a good knee to the midsection. Mack won't want to take too many of those.
Uchida tries a body shot but Mack blocks it.
Uchida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow.
Uchida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uchida tries to land knees in the clinch but Mack avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mack lands a body punch.
Mack tries a body shot but Uchida blocks it.
Uchida is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Uchida.
Mack lands a shoulder strike.
Mack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mack.
Uchida is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
Mack managing to block the knees to the body from Uchida.
Uchida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uchida backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
Uchida blocks a body shot from Mack.
Uchida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Uchida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it.
Uchida blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchida prevents a body shot from Mack.
Mack blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uchida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it.
Mack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uchidas head.
Mack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Mack.
Uchida tries to stall but Mack uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Uchida struggles to land a body shot inside as Mack controls his hands.
Uchida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mack struggles to land a body shot inside as Uchida controls his hands.
Uchida just leaning against Mack, taking a breather.
Uchida stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uchida.
Mack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uchida backwards.
Uchida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mack managing to block the knees to the body from Uchida.
Mack scores with a shot to the side of Uchida's head.
Mack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uchida backwards.
Mack pushes Uchida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uchida backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uchida backwards.
Mack tries a body shot but Uchida blocks it.
Uchida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mack.
Mack displaying some good clinch control by pressing Uchida up against the cage.
Mack presses Uchida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uchida backwards.
Mack lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Mack.
Mack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mack lands a hook that snaps the head of Uchida backwards.
Uchida missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mack.
Uchida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mack is defending well for now.
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!
Mack scores with a shot to the side of Uchida's head.
Mack lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Uchida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mack digs a right hand into Uchida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uchida's gas tank.
Mack lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Mack.
Mack taking a breather.
Mack lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mack.
Mack lands a nice uppercut.
Mack scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mack as the two fighters clinch.
Mack managing to block the knees to the body from Uchida.
Mack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uchida can do to turn this around?
A short left from Mack.
A short right from Mack.
Nice body punch from Mack.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mack lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mack.
Mack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uchida or not.
Mack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uchida or not.
Mack lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Mack dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Mack.
Uchida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mack if he has to take too many more of those.
Uchida slips a jab and a cross from Mack.
Mack throws a sloppy head kick and Uchida moves out of range easily.
Mack works Uchida's body with a nice hook.
Mack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mack throws a head kick but Uchida moves out of range.
Mack throws a head kick that misses.
Mack avoids the head kick by Uchida.
Mack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uchida is looking to slow Mack down with leg kicks.
Uchida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Uchida.
Mack with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uchida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uchida lands with a slapping head kick.
Uchida throws a body kick that misses.
Uchida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mack digs a right hand underneath Uchida's ribcage. Uchida let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Mack.
Uchida landing knees to the body.
Mack lands with a light punch inside.
Uchida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uchida trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Uchida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mack digs a right hand into Uchida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uchida's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mack takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mack lands a left hand.
Uchida trying to land knees to the body.
Kain Mack has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kain Mack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack is leaning against Uchida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Uchida tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Uchida back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Uchida.
Mack keeps control of Uchida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mack lands with a light punch inside.
Uchida tries to circle away but Mack has him pinned against the cage.
Uchida lands a body punch.
Uchida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mack's face.
Uchida trying to land knees to the body.
Uchida tries to land a knee to the head but Mack blocks with his arms.
Mack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uchidas head.
Shigeru Uchida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchida missing with knees to the body.
Uchida trying to land knees to the body.
Uchida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mack is defending well for now.
Mack blocks a body shot from Uchida.
Uchida missing with knees to the body.
Uchida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mack has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Uchida is trying to break the clinch but Mack is controlling him.
Uchida blocks a body shot from Mack.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uchida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mack.
Uchida misses with a knee to the head.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Uchida.
Uchida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack moves into the clinch.
Mack has Uchida pressed against the cage, preventing Uchida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mack scores with a shoulder strike.
Uchida misses with a knee to the head.
Mack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uchida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mack blocks it with crossed arms.
Mack is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Uchida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mack.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kain Mack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mack 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kain Mack!
Kain Mack decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Denchailek Sitsongrit (ranked 3112 p4p, 4014 weight class) and Jacques Swanson (ranked 307 p4p, 379 weight class). Swanson has chosen Gorillaz- Clint Eastwood as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denchailek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacques Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
Swanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swanson.
Swanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Swanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit jumps into guard, dragging Swanson to the mat.
Swanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Swanson trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Swanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Swanson is proving a slippery customer.
Swanson trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
Swanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Swanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson scores with a head kick.
Jacques Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit attempts a counter takedown but Swanson avoids it well and moves away.
Sitsongrit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Swanson cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
 Sitsongrit is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Swanson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Sitsongrit clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Swanson!
Jacques Swanson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Panda Three (ranked 2772 p4p, 3462 weight class) and Mac Womack (ranked 402 p4p, 479 weight class). Panda Three has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda Three!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mac Womack!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Womack.
Three ducks under a wild hook from Womack.
Three throws a big counter combination but Womack scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Three throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Womack throws a jab when Three was well out of range.
Three walks into a straight right hand from Womack.
Three bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac Womack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Womack misses with a wild body shot.
Womack scores with a head kick.
Womack darts in and clinches Three up against the cage.
Three blocks a body shot from Womack.
Three tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Three swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Womack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Womack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Three can't find room to land a body shot as Womack controls the action.
Three prevents a body shot from Womack.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Three.
Womack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Three.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack missing with knees to the body.
Three tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Three tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Womack throws a head punch that misses.
Three lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Womack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Three's elbow.
Womack throws a head punch that misses.
Womack tries to throw a body punch but Three avoids it by throwing Womack back against the cage.
Womack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Womack tries to throw a body punch but Three avoids it by throwing Womack back against the cage.
Womack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Three misses with a punch on the inside.
Three misses with a punch to the body.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Womack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
Three can't find room to land a body shot as Womack controls the action.
Womack lands a good knee to the midsection. Three won't want to take too many of those.
Womack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Womack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Three throws a head punch that misses.
Womack using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Three blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Womack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Womack looking to stall.
Three can't find room to land a body shot as Womack controls the action.
Three misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womack misses with a punch on the inside.
Womack tries to work over Three's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Three throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack.
Three tries to work over Womack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Womack stalling.
Three lands a nice shot to the body.
Womack is leaning against Three and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Three tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Three misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Womack.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Womack.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
Womack lands with a short shot to the head.
Three lands a right hand that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
Womack throws a head punch that misses.
Three doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Three has a couple of punches blocked by Womack.
Womack is trying to maintain a safe position but Three gets an underhook and turns Womack into the cage.
Three swings wildly with an uppercut but Womack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Three prevents a body shot from Womack.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Womack.
Womack lands a hook that snaps the head of Three backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Three.
Womack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Three misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Womack fails to land.
Womack lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Three prevents a body shot from Womack.
Three tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Womack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Womack to work.
Nice body punch from Three.
Womack misses with some punches.
Three lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Womack blocking some punches.
Womack throws a head punch that misses.
Womack tries a knee to the head but Three blocks it.
Womack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Three.
Three tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Womack's elbow.
Three swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Womack taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Womack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Womack misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Womack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Womack.
Three jabs at Womack's body.
Womack throws a body shot but no joy.
Three is looking for a counter combo.
Womack misses with a double jab.
Three scores with a sloppy right hand. Womack should have avoided that one.
Womack thuds his right hand into Three's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Womack lands a high kick!
Womack misses with a wild body shot.
Three misses with a looping left.
Womack throws an overhand right that lands on Three's shoulder, as Three tries to avoid the shot.
As Womack tries to get set, Three tries to push him back and clinch up but Womack manages to avoid the attempt.
Three throws a hook but Womack blocks it.
Womack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Womack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Womack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Three dodges the punch combination from Womack.
Womack throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Womack tries to clinch but Three moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Three on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Three comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Womack misses with a looping left.
Three was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Womack lunges at Three with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Three's hand.
Womack lands with a right hand.
Three misses the jab.
Three gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Womack.
Three misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Three.
Three misses with the head strike.
Three blocks an uppercut.
Three throws a head punch that misses.
Womack working aggressively here.
Three throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Womacks head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Womack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Three can't find room to land a body shot as Womack controls the action.
Three doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack scores with a shoulder strike.
Womack can't find room to land a body shot as Three controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Womack.
Womack is trying to stall.
Womack looking to throw knees to the head but Three is blocking nicely.
Womack lands a nice knee to the body.
Three blocking some punches.
Womack blocks a body shot from Three.
Three swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Three on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Three on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Womack.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Womack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womack has a couple of punches blocked by Three.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
Womack stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Womack.
Three misses with the head strike.
Three tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Three throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack.
Womack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Womack lands a right hand.
Womack pushes Three back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Womack struggles to land a body shot inside as Three controls his hands.
A short left from Three.
Womack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Womack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Womack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Three lands a nice shot to the body.
Womack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mac Womack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack blocks an uppercut.
Womack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Three's elbow.
Three throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack.
Three swings wildly with an uppercut but Womack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Womack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Womack misses with a body punch.
Three managing to block the knees to the body from Womack.
Womack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Three.
Womack pushes Three back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Womack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Three tries a body shot but Womack blocks it.
Three lands a shoulder strike.
Womack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Three lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Womack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Womack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Womack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Three finds it's way round the side to connect with Womack's head.
Three swats away the attempt to clinch by Womack.
Womack lands with an overhand left.
Womack throws a body punch but Three moves out of range.
Three appears to be looking for a big counter.
Three looks to score with a jab to the body but Womack is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Womack.
Womack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Three sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Womack throws a sloppy head kick
and Three counters by clinching up.
Womack tries to throw a body punch but Three avoids it by throwing Womack back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Three.
Womack misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Three scores with a nice hook to the head.
Womack lands a body shot.
Womack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Womack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Three's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womack lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Three takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Three.
Womack lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Three scores with a nice short uppercut.
Womack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Three blocks an uppercut.
Three misses with a punch on the inside.
Womack misses with the head strike.
Womack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Three's elbow.
Womack lands with a right to the head.
Womack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Three.
Womack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Womack scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Three blocks a body shot from Womack.
Womack putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Three in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Womack.
Womack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Three digs a right hand into Womack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Womack's gas tank.
Womack blocks an uppercut.
Womack misses with the head strike.
Womack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Three scores with a shot to the side of Womack's head.
Womack tries to land knees in the clinch but Three avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Three misses with a body punch.
Womack swings wildly with an uppercut but Three uses good head movement to avoid it.
Womack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Three misses with a hook to the ribs.
Womack lands with a short shot to the head.
Three is leaning against Womack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womack blocks a body shot from Three.
Womack controlling the action here for a moment.
Womack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Three lands a left hand that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
Three scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Three.
Three lands a body shot.
Womack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Womack's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Womack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Womack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Three - that landed with a thud.
Womack looking to throw knees to the head but Three is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Three lands a shoulder strike.
Three goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Three misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Womack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Womack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Three backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Womack fails to land.
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Three.
Three lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Three misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Three.
Womack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Three lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Three is leaning against Womack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Panda Three has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Womack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Three.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mac Womack.
Well Womack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Womack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Antony (ranked 2928 p4p, 3851 weight class) and Gorgi Boran (ranked 393 p4p, 495 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Antony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gorgi Boran !
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boran gets a clinch.
Antony lands a hook to the side of the head.
Antony trying to stall but Boran improves his position.
Antony breaks the clinch.
Gorgi Boran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Boran misses.
Boran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Antony counters with a nice uppercut.
Boran tries to clinch there but Antony circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Antony on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boran tries to clinch but Antony is having none of it.
It looked like Antony was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've been told by Antony's head coaches at Takeda Clan Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boran has Antony up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antony pushes Boran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Antony misses with the head strike.
Antony avoiding damage as Boran throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Antony.
Boran blocking some punches.
A short right from Antony.
Antony working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Antony is working Boran over against the cage.
Antony effectively controlling the action here.
Boran 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boran blocking some punches.
Boran tightens his grip and picks Antony up, before dumping him to the ground. Antony manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Antony wants to sweep here but Boran controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boran trying to control the position from guard on top but Antony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antony pulls Boran in to control the position.
Antony keeping moving, preventing Boran from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antony looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boran is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boran fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Antony sprawls well. Antony wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boran gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Antony misses the target.
Boran moves to clinch but Antony breaks away
and Antony counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boran swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antony thuds his shin into the meat of Boran 's side.
Boran misses with a combination
and Antony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mark Antony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgi Boran .
Boran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Antony as he jumps to the side.
Antony was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Antony cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Antony dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boran shoots for a double leg takedown but Antony sprawls well. He's pushed Boran 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boran tries to clinch but Antony moves away
and Antony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Antony to the ground. Boran is now in Antony's guard.
Antony utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Antony wants to sweep here but Boran controlling him for the moment.
Antony seems keen to control Boran 's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boran preventing the sweep.
Boran wants to control from the top but Antony keeps moving.
Antony pulls Boran in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boran trying to control but Antony is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boran wants to clinch up but Antony keeps it at a distance.
Boran tries to clinch up.
Boran tries to clinch but Antony moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Antony on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Antony counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Antony fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antony avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Antony misses.
Antony takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Mark Antony has been cut.
Boran closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Antony tries to buck Boran off but Boran is having none of it.
Boran controls the position.
Antony tries to bench press Boran off him but Boran keeps the position.
Boran working the ground and pound but Antony is defending the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antony is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boran throws an elbow but Antony slips to the side and avoids it well.
Antony is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boran can do to turn this around?
Boran wants to control but Antony is keeping him busy.
Antony is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boran 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boran prevents Antony from improving his position.
Antony is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boran wants to work for an arm triangle but Antony is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boran tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Antony is positioning himself well to prevent Boran advancing to mount.
Boran thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Antony is trying is best to control the position here.
Antony is trying to control but can't.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boran doesn't manage to clinch there - Antony circles away.
Antony is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gorgi Boran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mark Antony's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boran tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Antony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boran avoids a kick to the body.
Boran rushes Antony and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Antony fails to land.
Antony lands with a left to the head.
Boran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antony working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antony.
Antony swings wildly with an uppercut but Boran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boran wants a takedown but no success here.
Boran blocks an uppercut.
Boran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boran closes the distance but Antony moves to the side
and Antony counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boran drives through and clinches with Antony against the cage.
Antony working hard to break the clinch.
Antony pushes Boran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antony tries a body shot but Boran blocks it.
Antony swings wildly with an uppercut but Boran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antony misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Antony can't find room to land a body shot as Boran controls the action.
Antony has a couple of punches blocked by Boran .
Antony tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boran 's elbow.
Boran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boran throws a hook to the side of Antony's head but Antony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boran with a nice calf kick.
Jab, jab by Antony - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran is looking to clinch but Antony is avoiding it.
Antony throwing a counter right hand but Boran manages to avoid it.
Boran shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Antony eats them both and turns towards Boran to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gorgi Boran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Antony does no damage.
Boran scores with a three punch combo!
Boran tries to clinch there but Antony circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Antony misses the target.
Boran just misses with a punch to the body.
Antony went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boran works over Antony's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Antony was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Antony swings for the body but Boran moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Antony darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boran tries to clinch but Antony moves out of range.
Boran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mark Antony's cut is getting worse.
Boran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Antony to the ground. Boran is now in Antony's guard.
Gorgi Boran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Antony pushes Boran off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Boran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Antony is looking to counter punch.
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 Mark Antony.
I think Antony 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Antony!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Antony thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gorgi Boran spoke after the fight, saying 'This isn’t over for me. I’ll be back'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Road Warrior Hawk (ranked 1721 p4p, 2084 weight class) and Sam Diego (ranked 259 p4p, 305 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195
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Solid boxing
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Good gas tank |
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Road Warrior Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Diego!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a low kick, right behind Hawk 's knee.
Hawk throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawk. That did some damage!
Hawk misses with a hook
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.
 It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Diego 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.
Hawk defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Hawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Diego has Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Hawk steps in with a hook that catches Diego right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hawk follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Diego looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Road Warrior Hawk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Korpela (ranked 0 p4p, 4009 weight class) and Michael Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 487 weight class). 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Korpela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korpela checks the leg kick.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos blocks the body kick.
Korpela throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Michael Santos has been cut.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korpela avoids the body shot from Santos.
Korpela goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Santos throws a head kick that half lands.
Korpela misses with a low kick.
Korpela 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.
Crunch! Korpela slams his shin into Santos's torso.
Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos throws a combination that misses
and Korpela counters by moving into the clinch.
Korpela blocks the elbow strike.
Korpela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jimi Korpela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a hook but Korpela blocks it.
Santos swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korpela. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Korpela.
Korpela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michael Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korpela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Korpela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Korpela. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Korpela.
Korpela closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Korpela pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korpela utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpela scores a nice knee to the body.
Santos looks winded!
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!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Santos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Korpela with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Korpela throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Korpela breaks the clinch.
Santos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Korpela!
Korpela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Korpela shakes him off and moves away.
Santos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korpela slips a jab from Santos.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Korpela, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Korpela against the cage but Korpela circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korpela avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korpela lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Korpela lands a nice looking kick to the body. Santos takes a step back to recover.
Santos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Korpela thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Santos if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Korpela finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korpela.
Santos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Korpela.
Korpela throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Korpela moves out of range easily.
Korpela blocks a leg kick.
Korpela delivers a nice body kick.
Korpela scores with a head kick. Santos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korpela scores with a head kick.
Santos is rocked!
That has opened up Michael Santos's cut even more.
Korpela thows a body kick. Santos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Korpela finish him?
Crack! A monster head kick from Korpela and Santos falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Korpela!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimi Korpela!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jimi Korpela thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Arai (ranked 2819 p4p, 3574 weight class) and Rich Voss (ranked 379 p4p, 459 weight class). Takeo Arai could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rich Voss's chin.
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeo Arai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Voss!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arai counters with a left and a right that stings Voss.
Arai blocks a jab.
Arai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voss.
Good standup being displayed there by Arai as he connects with a hook.
Arai thumps Voss with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've been told by Arai's head coaches at Takeda Clan Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Voss shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voss throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Voss throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Arai works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voss content to control rather than advance.
Voss sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arai defending well though.
Arai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Voss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voss trying to control the position from guard on top but Arai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voss landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Voss controls the pace.
Arai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Voss scoring with punches to the head and body.
Voss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voss throws a strike but Arai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Voss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arai won't allow Voss to sweep him here.
Arai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Voss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voss wants to sweep here but Arai controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arai stays in close to Voss's body and controls the position.
Voss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Voss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takeo Arai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arai tries to land a front kick but Voss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Voss on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arai. Arai obviously looking to wear him down.
Voss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arai as he jumps to the side.
Takeo Arai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Voss.
Voss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Voss somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voss tries for a takedown but Arai circles away easily
and Arai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Voss's knee momentarily.
Voss just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeo Arai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Voss tries for a takedown but Arai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arai takes one to the chin there.
Voss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arai swivels and escapes.
Arai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voss can do to turn this around?
Arai throws out a leg kick but Voss moves out of range and Arai only half commits.
Voss takes a swing at Arai's ribcage but misses.
Arai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Voss manages to circle out of the way.
Arai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voss.
Arai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Voss throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arai counters with a nice leg kick.
Voss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arai moves away.
Arai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voss throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arai staying out of range there.
Arai walks into a stiff left hand from Voss.
A good leg kick by Arai.
Arai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Arai misses
and Voss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Arai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voss working over Arai with some ground and pound. Arai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rich Voss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arai is refusing to be controlled, as Voss sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Voss there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voss is working for a submission of some sort.
Voss is thwarting Arai's attempts to control the position.
Voss wants to pass the guard but Arai is defending well.
Voss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arai wants to control but Voss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Arai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arai.
Voss lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Voss controls from within his opponent's guard.
Voss wants to control from the top but Arai keeps moving.
Voss throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Voss wants to control from the top but Arai keeps moving.
Arai trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Voss misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Arai misses the target.
Voss tries for a takedown but Arai circles away easily
and Arai counters with a low kick, right behind Voss 's knee.
Takeo Arai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Voss.
Arai connects with a high kick.
Voss looks to score with a jab to the body but Arai is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voss just misses with a punch to the body.
Voss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Voss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Arai stuffs the takedown.
Voss thuds a left hand into Arai's body.
Voss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arai defends it nicely.
Arai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Arai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voss walks into a jab.
Voss is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arai rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takeo Arai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Voss.
Voss tries for a takedown but Arai circles away easily
and Arai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arai swivels and escapes.
Rich Voss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voss throws a shot from downtown. Arai moves away and avoids it.
Arai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Voss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arai counters with a nice body kick.
Arai scores with a leg kick.
Arai tries to close the distance and clinch but Voss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Voss with that takedown attempt.
Voss misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Voss misses the body punch
and Arai counters with a solid body kick.
Voss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Voss fails with a takedown attempt.
Arai stuffs the takedown attempt from Voss. Voss gets slowly back to his feet.
Arai lands a really nice looking cross but Voss seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voss misses the jab.
Voss drives through with a takedown into Arai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voss trying to control but Arai is working from the bottom.
Arai trying to keep a closed guard but Voss is proving a slippery customer.
Arai controlling the position.
Arai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voss preventing the sweep.
Arai pulls Voss in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Arai is pulling down on Voss's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voss passes Arai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arai is looking to control Voss's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arai avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeo Arai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arai 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeo Arai!
An out of breath Takeo Arai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo B Johansson (ranked 2304 p4p, 3269 weight class) and Maverick Diaz (ranked 292 p4p, 396 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo B Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maverick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws the left hand but B Johansson avoids the punch easily.
B Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
B Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
B Johansson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
B Johansson doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz tests B Johansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Hugo B Johansson has been cut.
Oooooh!!! B Johansson has knocked Diaz down with a huge combo! B Johansson steps away and waves a wobbly Diaz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. B Johansson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
B Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
B Johansson is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but B Johansson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. B Johansson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
B Johansson slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
It looked like B Johansson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of B Johansson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
B Johansson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo B Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
B Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz throws a jab when B Johansson was well out of range.
B Johansson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center in the buildup to the fight.
B Johansson lands a big head kick that sends Diaz tumbling to the mat! B Johansson takes a step backwards and waves Diaz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Diaz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
B Johansson lands a huge takedown. Diaz is out but the ref is slow to react and B Johansson lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Diaz lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo B Johansson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hugo B Johansson made sure he mentioned Finnish Elite Extreme Science, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gwynn Evans (ranked 1566 p4p, 1883 weight class) and Psion Phyrrus (ranked 239 p4p, 282 weight class). Gwynn Evans has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gwynn Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Psion Phyrrus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phyrrus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Phyrrus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phyrrus thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
Phyrrus throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Phyrrus lands a left and a right that send Evans crashing to the mat, dazed. Phyrrus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Gwynn Evans has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phyrrus misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Phyrrus throws a lazy uppercut
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Psion Phyrrus has been cut.
Psion Phyrrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Evans! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gwynn Evans!
An out of breath Gwynn Evans thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Giles (ranked 914 p4p, 1582 weight class) and Alasdair Finlay (ranked 123 p4p, 203 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wade Giles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alasdair Finlay!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finlay tries to keep at a distance but Giles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finlay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Finlay.
Finlay swings for the body but Giles moves out of range.
Giles scores with a hook.
Finlay cracks Giles with a good jab.
Finlay misses with a hook. Giles ducked under it nicely.
Giles is looking to clinch but Finlay is avoiding it.
Finlay throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlay moves into the clinch.
Giles tries to throw a body punch but Finlay avoids it by throwing Giles back against the cage.
Finlay wants to get back to striking at distance but Giles won't allow it.
Giles keeps control of Finlay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Giles's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Finlay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlay throws a big shot that misses.
Giles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finlay is trying to defend but Giles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Giles wants to control but Finlay is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Giles lands a nice short elbow.
Giles is looking for a kimura here.
Giles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Finlay wants to improve his position but Giles is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Giles.
Giles seems to be looking for submissions.
Giles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Giles working the head and body with strikes.
Finlay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giles.
Finlay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giles.
Giles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finlay has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finlay is trying to stand.
Finlay taking some punishment here, with Giles in his half guard.
Finlay tries to roll over but Giles keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finlay is looking to escape.
Giles prevents Finlay from improving his position.
Giles thows a huge punch but Finlay dodges it nicely.
Giles throwing shots but Finlay is blocking nicely.
Giles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Giles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finlay wants to improve his position but Giles is controlling well.
Giles trying to work for an americana but Finlay has managed to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finlay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finlay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Giles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finlay looking to control but Giles passes into half guard.
Giles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Giles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finlay is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Giles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finlay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Giles.
Giles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Giles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Giles throws a right hand that misses
and Finlay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Wade Giles has been cut.
Finlay misses with an uppercut. Giles saw that one coming.
Giles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Finlay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finlay steps in with a hook that catches Giles right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Finlay follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Giles looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alasdair Finlay!
Our winner, Alasdair Finlay, 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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