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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Helpmann (ranked 1180 p4p, 1345 weight class) and Jason Grayson (ranked 160 p4p, 183 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Helpmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Grayson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Helpmann is out of range and Grayson settles back down.
Grayson throws a front kick aimed at Helpmann's knee but Helpmann avoids it well.
Grayson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Helpmann as he checks the leg kick.
Helpmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Helpmann pushes Grayson away with a front kick.
Grayson scores with a decent looking hook.
Helpmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Jason Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses
and Helpmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Helpmann misses with a head kick.
Helpmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grayson.
Grayson throws a lazy head kick
and Helpmann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayson moves out of range of the strikes.
Grayson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grayson throws out a leg kick but Helpmann moves out of range and Grayson only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson throws a hook to the side of Helpmann's head but Helpmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grayson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Helpmann's sensitive parts.
Grayson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grayson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Helpmann misses its target.
Helpmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helpmann misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Grayson is predictable there
and Helpmann counters with a one-two to the body.
Helpmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grayson is looking to slow Helpmann down with leg kicks.
Helpmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grayson.
Helpmann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grayson throws a head kick but Helpmann moves out of range.
Grayson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Helpmann is out of range.
Grayson misses with a leg kick
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson moves in looking to clinch but Helpmann pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helpmann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Helpmann cracks Grayson with a good jab.
Grayson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grayson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Helpmann is out of range and Grayson settles back down.
Grayson tries to clinch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann blocks a low kick nicely.
Helpmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grayson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Helpmann misses with a double jab.
Grayson misses with the combination.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Grayson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Helpmann avoids the elbow strike from Grayson, against the cage.
Helpmann lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann blocks an elbow strike.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
Helpmann blocks an elbow strike.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grayson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Helpmann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grayson.
Helpmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grayson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grayson throws a leg kick
and Helpmann counters with a slapping leg kick.
Helpmann blocks a head kick by Grayson.
Grayson clinches up against the cage.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Helpmann's brow.
Helpmann wants to break free but Grayson has control.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Helpmann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helpmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses.
Grayson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Helpmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson throws a leg kick
and Helpmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Grayson.
Grayson moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Grayson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann jabs at Grayson's body.
Grayson throws a leg kick that misses.
Helpmann appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Helpmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Grayson counters with a good low kick that Helpmann was not able to check.
Grayson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helpmann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grayson scores with a leg kick.
Helpmann throws a leg kick but Grayson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grayson! But no joy.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Helpmann will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grayson lands a nice shot that snaps Helpmann's head back.
Grayson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helpmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grayson.
Grayson misses with a leg kick.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Helpmann throws an overhand right that lands on Grayson's shoulder, as Grayson tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grayson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grayson! But no joy.
Grayson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grayson throws a sloppy head kick
and Helpmann makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grayson really felt that one!
Grayson cracks Helpmann with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson throws a hook but Helpmann blocks it.
Helpmann slips a jab and a cross from Grayson.
Helpmann fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grayson just manages to avoid it.
Grayson throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Helpmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grayson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helpmann counters with a left to the body.
Grayson wants to clinch
and Helpmann counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Grayson.
Helpmann with the inside leg kick.
Grayson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helpmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helpmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Helpmann.
Grayson throws a leg kick but Helpmann moved away.
A leg kick checked by Helpmann.
Grayson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helpmann.
Helpmann swings for the body but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grayson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Helpmann - the referee stops the clock and Grayson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Helpmann. Grayson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann blocks a jab.
Helpmann appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Grayson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Grayson.
Helpmann is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayson throws a leg kick but Helpmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Helpmann finds it's way through Grayson's defenses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Helpmann.
Helpmann lands with a light punch inside.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grayson blocks a body shot from Helpmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Helpmann blocks an elbow strike from Grayson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Helpmann seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grayson can turn it around.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
Helpmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grayson 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.
Grayson can't break the clinch.
Helpmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
Helpmann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jason Grayson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Helpmann is looking to break free of the clinch but Grayson has double underhooks.
Grayson prevents a body shot from Helpmann.
Helpmann scores with a shot to the side of Grayson's head.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
Helpmann avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Helpmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Grayson.
Helpmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grayson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
Grayson slips a jab from Helpmann.
Helpmann pushes Grayson away with a front kick.
Helpmann misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Grayson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grayson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Helpmann with the inside leg kick.
Grayson motions for Helpmann to come forward. Grayson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grayson catches Helpmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab lands there for Helpmann.
A leg kick checked by Grayson.
Helpmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Grayson off the cage and back into range.
Grayson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helpmann misses with a hook.
Grayson misses with a looping right.
Grayson throws out a leg kick but Helpmann moves out of range and Grayson only half commits.
Jab from Grayson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Helpmann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Helpmann moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrayson.
Grayson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses.
Helpmann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grayson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Helpmann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helpmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grayson 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 Helpmann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Helpmann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Helpmann moves out of range of the body kick from Grayson.
Helpmann digs a good body shot into Grayson's ribs.
Helpmann attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grayson moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Grayson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helpmann.
Grayson rushes Helpmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Helpmann manages to break the clinch.
Helpmann throws the left hand but Grayson avoids the punch easily.
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grayson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grayson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Helpmann works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson needs to keep his hands up - Helpmann had a free shot at his head there.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grayson moves away.
Jab from Helpmann.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helpmann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grayson throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Helpmann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grayson clinches with his opponent.
Grayson stalling in the clinch.
Grayson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Helpmann.
Helpmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helpmann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grayson.
Grayson working hard to break the clinch.
Helpmann dodges an elbow strike from Grayson.
Robert Helpmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson takes a shot to the head.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
Grayson trying to stall but Helpmann improves his position.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Helpmann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Helpmann as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Helpmann.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Helpmann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Helpmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
Jason Grayson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson.
Grayson controlling the action here for a moment.
Helpmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helpmann manages to break the clinch.
Grayson tries to work over Helpmann's front leg with a kick but Helpmann checks it.
As Grayson backs away, Helpmann returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helpmann misses with a double jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Helpmann!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grayson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grayson misses with a left hand
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Helpmann, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
A victorious Robert Helpmann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graham Mantle (ranked 777 p4p, 1106 weight class) and Ser Bian Warc Riminal (ranked 66 p4p, 102 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riminal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riminal.
Mantle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mantle misses with a looping left.
Riminal shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Mantle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mantle works Riminal's body with a nice hook.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riminal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mantle cracks a nice hook into Riminal's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riminal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riminal shoots for a takedown but Mantle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mantle thuds a left hand into Riminal's body.
A jab from Mantle does it's job there.
Riminal slips a jab from Mantle.
Mantle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Riminal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mantle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle 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.
Riminal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mantle slips a nice elbow through Riminal's hands, connecting with Riminal's forehead.
Mantle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mantle tries to pass to full mount but Riminal defends it.
Riminal is looking for a sweep. Mantle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riminal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mantle lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riminal is looking to control Mantle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riminal avoid being mounted?
Mantle 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.
Mantle is trying to control the action in half guard but Riminal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riminal is pressing down on Mantle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mantle is in close to Riminal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riminal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mantle looking to pass the guard.
Mantle is stalling in the full guard.
Riminal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mantle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riminal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mantle wants to pass the guard but Riminal is keeping the position.
Riminal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mantle content to stall in guard here.
Riminal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Riminal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riminal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle looking for a sweep. Not yet Mantle, not yet.
Mantle pulls Riminal in close to prevent any damage.
Riminal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riminal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mantle dives on top into guard.
Mantle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riminal keeping full guard, as Mantle tries to pass.
Riminal has his foot on Mantle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mantle works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Riminal throws a hook to the side of Mantle's head but Mantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riminal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Riminal slips under a jab.
Riminal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mantle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Riminal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Riminal is just out of range.
Riminal throws a lazy head kick
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riminal takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Riminal throws a big shot that misses.
Riminal throws a sloppy head kick and Mantle moves out of range easily.
Mantle works the jab nicely.
Riminal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mantle swings for the body but Riminal moves out of range.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Riminal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle misses with a hook. Riminal ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Riminal. That snapped Mantle's head back.
Mantle scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Riminal.
Mantle throws a lazy right hand but Riminal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Riminal's shoulder, as Riminal tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Riminal misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riminal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riminal throws a head kick that misses.
Riminal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Riminal missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riminal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Mantle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riminal misses the jab.
Mantle cracks Riminal with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riminal lands with a kick to the temple. Mantle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Riminal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riminal.
Riminal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mantle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mantle moves into range and clinches up with Riminal.
Mantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riminal's elbow.
Mantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mantle lands with a light punch inside.
Riminal breaks from the clinch.
Riminal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riminal tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Riminal - just one landing.
Riminal lands with a kick to the temple. Mantle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Mantle misses.
Mantle fails with the takedown.
Riminal ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Riminal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mantle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riminal throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riminal misses with a body shot
and Mantle counters by moving into the clinch.
Mantle stalls.
A short left from Riminal.
Riminal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle lands a body punch.
Mantle trying to control the position but instead, Riminal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mantle into the cage.
Riminal throws a head punch that misses.
Mantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mantle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riminal backwards.
Mantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riminal has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Mantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riminal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Mantle stalling in the clinch.
Riminal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Mantle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from Mantle as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mantle.
Riminal struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Riminal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mantle is looking to control Riminal's arms but Riminal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mantle has his back to the cage.
A body shot lands from Mantle.
Graham Mantle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mantle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riminal has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Riminal fails to land.
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 Graham Mantle will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Riminal throws the left hand but Mantle avoids the punch easily.
Riminal throws a good cross that connects.
Mantle connects with a looping right hand.
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Riminal is out of range.
Mantle throws a lazy right hand but Riminal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riminal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riminal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mantle wants to clinch up but Riminal keeps it at a distance.
Jab by Riminal.
Riminal misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
Riminal throws a hook but Mantle blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riminal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riminal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mantle on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Riminal finds it's target.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Riminal is just out of range.
Riminal swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
A jab from Mantle does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle slips a straight right by Riminal.
Riminal throws a lazy head kick
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Riminal with a jab.
Mantle misses with a looping left.
Mantle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Riminal sprawls well initially but Mantle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mantle 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.
Mantle trying to control the pace.
Riminal wants to control but Mantle passes into side.
Riminal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mantle's best efforts.
Riminal is looking to control Mantle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riminal avoid being mounted?
Ser Bian Warc Riminal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mantle seems content to control.
Riminal is looking to improve his position.
Riminal gets full guard.
Graham Mantle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riminal pulls Mantle in close to prevent any damage.
Mantle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riminal keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Riminal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.
Mantle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mantle won't allow Riminal to sweep him here.
Mantle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mantle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riminal's head.
Riminal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mantle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riminal has his foot on Mantle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mantle works his way back into a safe position though.
Riminal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Mantle chips away with some ground and pound.
Riminal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Riminal keeps moving.
Riminal thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Riminal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Riminal with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Riminal tries to keep at a distance but Mantle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riminal swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riminal swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Graham Mantle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mantle, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Graham Mantle!
A relieved looking Graham Mantle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar De La Weirdo (ranked 661 p4p, 1343 weight class) and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 100 p4p, 175 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar De La Weirdo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaegerjaquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De La Weirdo swings widly with a right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez clinches up against the cage.
De La Weirdo breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by De La Weirdo there.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot
and De La Weirdo counters with a straight right hand.
Jaegerjaquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for De La Weirdo.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaegerjaquez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
De La Weirdo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. De La Weirdo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a thumping leg kick.
De La Weirdo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Weirdo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from De La Weirdo.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a left hand
and De La Weirdo counters with a nice body shot.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a left hand but De La Weirdo moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from De La Weirdo misses its target.
Jaegerjaquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
De La Weirdo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaegerjaquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De La Weirdo misses with a head kick.
De La Weirdo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaegerjaquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A clash of legs there as De La Weirdo blocks the low kick.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Weirdo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaegerjaquez stuns De La Weirdo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo misses with the body kick
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a stiff right hand.
De La Weirdo blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaegerjaquez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body kick.
De La Weirdo is looking to counter punch.
De La Weirdo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
De La Weirdo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De La Weirdo looks to land a left hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from De La Weirdo misses.
Jaegerjaquez connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De La Weirdo counters with a stiff right hand.
De La Weirdo circles away from the clinch attempt.
De La Weirdo throwing a counter right hand but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook to the body
and De La Weirdo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaegerjaquez, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by De La Weirdo.
Jaegerjaquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De La Weirdo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaegerjaquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Weirdo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
De La Weirdo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaegerjaquez moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over De La Weirdo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De La Weirdo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaegerjaquez manages to break the clinch.
De La Weirdo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice body shot.
Jaegerjaquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez presses De La Weirdo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaegerjaquez working aggressively here.
De La Weirdo misses with the head strike.
De La Weirdo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
De La Weirdo pushes Jaegerjaquez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over De La Weirdo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaegerjaquez struggles to land a body shot inside as De La Weirdo controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De La Weirdo misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaegerjaquez lands a front kick.
Jaegerjaquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez motions for De La Weirdo to come forward. Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaegerjaquez moves in looking to clinch but De La Weirdo pushes him off.
De La Weirdo tests Jaegerjaquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De La Weirdo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
De La Weirdo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch up.
De La Weirdo looks to land a left hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range nicely.
Jaegerjaquez sizes up De La Weirdo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Weirdo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez obviously looking to wear him down.
De La Weirdo throws the kick towards the body but Jaegerjaquez avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De La Weirdo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez finds it's way through De La Weirdo's defenses.
De La Weirdo tries to move into range but Jaegerjaquez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De La Weirdo throws a lazy right hand but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De La Weirdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
De La Weirdo takes a jab right on the kisser.
De La Weirdo catches Jaegerjaquez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De La Weirdo scores with a shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez lands with an uppercut that bounces De La Weirdo off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Weirdo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
De La Weirdo misses with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De La Weirdo.
Jaegerjaquez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a loose jab but De La Weirdo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De La Weirdo misses with a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez thumps De La Weirdo with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range as De La Weirdo strikes.
Jaegerjaquez moves into the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De La Weirdo wants to break free but Jaegerjaquez has control.
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De La Weirdo's elbow.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Weirdo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaegerjaquez controls his hands.
De La Weirdo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De La Weirdo or not.
A hook to the body from De La Weirdo.
Jaegerjaquez is stalling here.
De La Weirdo cracks Jaegerjaquez with a nice body shot.
Jaegerjaquez blocking some punches.
De La Weirdo tries a body shot but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
De La Weirdo blocks a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez has a couple of punches blocked by De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo blocks a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
De La Weirdo blocking some punches.
A short right from De La Weirdo on the inside.
De La Weirdo misses with a short punch on the inside.
De La Weirdo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De La Weirdo's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Weirdo misses with an elbow over the top.
De La Weirdo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jaegerjaquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of De La Weirdo backwards.
Jaegerjaquez digs a right hand into De La Weirdo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De La Weirdo's gas tank.
Jaegerjaquez has De La Weirdo pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with an uppercut but De La Weirdo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez working aggressively here.
Jaegerjaquez taking a breather.
Jaegerjaquez lands an uppercut.
De La Weirdo tries a body shot but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
De La Weirdo throws a head punch that misses.
De La Weirdo blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. De La Weirdo does a little dance to reset his feet.
De La Weirdo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like De La Weirdo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jaegerjaquez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De La Weirdos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De La Weirdo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaegerjaquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De La Weirdo throws a sloppy body shot
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De La Weirdo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
De La Weirdo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
De La Weirdo is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Weirdo looks to land a left hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range nicely.
Jaegerjaquez instigates a clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Jaegerjaquez to work.
Jaegerjaquez is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Weirdo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez controlling the action here for a moment.
De La Weirdo wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaegerjaquez won't allow it.
De La Weirdo blocking some punches.
De La Weirdo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De La Weirdo throws an off balance right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez jabs De La Weirdo right on the nose. De La Weirdo blinks but takes it well.
Jaegerjaquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danga de danga de dang - Jaegerjaquez scores with a four punch combination!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range as De La Weirdo throws a body kick.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaegerjaquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De La Weirdo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jaegerjaquez wants to clinch up but De La Weirdo keeps it at a distance.
De La Weirdo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
De La Weirdo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling De La Weirdo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De La Weirdo has time to react.
De La Weirdo misses with a looping left.
Jaegerjaquez with the inside leg kick.
De La Weirdo misses with a straight left.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a counter right but De La Weirdo avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Weirdo scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaegerjaquez should have avoided that one.
De La Weirdo misses with a wild body shot.
De La Weirdo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez scores with the left hand. De La Weirdo knows he should have avoided that one.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but De La Weirdo moves out of range.
Jab by Jaegerjaquez.
A telegraphed right hand from De La Weirdo misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jaegerjaquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaegerjaquez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De La Weirdo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a kick to the ribs.
De La Weirdo throws out a loose jab but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
De La Weirdo throws a big shot that misses.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oscar De La Weirdo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaegerjaquez takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Weirdo manages to break the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De La Weirdo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaegerjaquez 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
A relieved looking Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Garcia (ranked 681 p4p, 452 weight class) and Isaac Vernon (ranked 94 p4p, 68 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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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 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Diego Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Vernon's body.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Vernon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garcia's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Garcia looking to control.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Vernon controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vernon passes Garcia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vernon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Garcia reverses the position - he's now on top in Vernon's guard.
Vernon working for submissions but it's allowed Garcia to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vernon trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Garcia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Vernon defending well.
Vernon is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vernon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcia's back!
Garcia trying to control but not successfully.
Garcia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Garcia turns into Vernon and is now in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vernon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isaac Vernon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Garcia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Vernon counters with a nice uppercut.
Vernon lands a nice hook to Garcia's body. Garcia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Isaac Vernon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Vernon postures up.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Vernon is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.
Vernon is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Vernon is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vernon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vernon's back!
Vernon trying to control the hands but Garcia won't let him.
Vernon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vernon trying to control but not successfully.
Garcia controlling well, preventing Vernon from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia doesn't have the hooks in and Vernon manages to turn into his guard.
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vernon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon forces his way into half guard.
Vernon passes to full mount!
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Vernon's attempts to control the action.
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Garcia has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Garcia!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Vernon 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Garcia.
Garcia throws a low kick, looking for Vernon's leg but Vernon calmly moves out of range.
Vernon looks to land a combination. Garcia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vernon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vernon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Garcia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vernon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garcia throws out a leg kick but Vernon moves out of range and Garcia only half commits.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Garcia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vernon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon blocks a low kick nicely.
Garcia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vernon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Vernon blocks the low kick.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vernon is out of range and Garcia settles back down.
Vernon misses with a hook.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vernon.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vernon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vernon throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Vernon is avoiding it.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Vernon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Diego Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Vernon moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garcia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garcia slips a jab from Vernon.
Vernon misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vernon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vernon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vernon throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with an outside leg kick.
Vernon moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Garcia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vernon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vernon - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia blocks a jab.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Vernon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Vernon thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
A low kick from Garcia misses
and Vernon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garcia's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Vernon misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Vernon defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Vernon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
A nice side step and Vernon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vernon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vernon.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vernon! But no joy.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Vernon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Vernon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vernon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane O Malley (ranked 686 p4p, 884 weight class) and Steven Christie (ranked 59 p4p, 75 weight class). O Malley comes to the cage accompanied by Someone Like Me - by: Jon Connor. Christie has chosen Amityville as his entrance music. Steven Christie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shane O Malley's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie connects with a single shot there.
O Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie goes for a double leg but O Malley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Malley continues to drive forward.
O Malley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Malley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christie's hands.
O Malley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Christie.
O Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shane O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Malley misses the jab.
O Malley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christie.
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christie.
Christie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Christie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christie drops an elbow to the side of O Malley's head.
O Malley taking some punishment here, with Christie in his half guard.
O Malley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christie.
Christie throwing shots but O Malley is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley is looking for a sweep. Christie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Christie wants to advance to full mount but O Malley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christie trying to control the position from guard on top but O Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Malley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christie throwing strikes from guard but O Malley blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Christie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Christie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
O Malley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christie at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Malley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christie's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Christie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Christie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Malley at a distance.
Christie tries to land a front kick but O Malley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christie swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
Christie lands with a shot to the body.
Christie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but O Malley slips the punch.
O Malley scores with a jab to the head.
O Malley lands with a kick to the temple. Christie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
O Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O Malley 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.
Christie misses with a body shot.
O Malley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
O Malley blocks a head kick by Christie.
Christie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shane O Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on O Malley's shoulder, as O Malley tries to avoid the shot.
O Malley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christie.
O Malley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christie is out of range.
Christie appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Malley!
Christie shoots in but no luck this time.
Shane O Malley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Christie.
O Malley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christie slips a jab from O Malley.
Christie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Christie.
Christie throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Malley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Christie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christie fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Malley manages to avoid it.
O Malley swinging wildly here.
Christie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Christie avoids the head kick by O Malley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christie walks into a jab.
O Malley misses with a looping right.
Christie swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
O Malley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
O Malley misses with a hook.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Christie misses with a head kick.
O Malley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O Malley lands a really nice looking cross but Christie seems unphased.
Christie misses with a body shot.
O Malley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Malley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christie shoots for a takedown but O Malley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Malley is able to avoid easily.
A low kick lands for O Malley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Malley wants it to stay on the feet.
O Malley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Christie misses.
O Malley digs a good body shot into Christie's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane O Malley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christie shoots in but O Malley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Christie scores with a hook.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
As Christie tries to get set, O Malley tries to push him back and clinch up but Christie manages to avoid the attempt.
Christie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Malley.
Shane O Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
O Malley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christie is out of range and O Malley settles back down.
O Malley misses with a hook
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Malley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A cross from Christie lands.
O Malley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie cracks a nice hook into O Malley's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Malley checks a leg kick.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Christie is out of range.
O Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Malley has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christie avoids a wild elbow strike from O Malley.
O Malley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christie's elbow.
O Malley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Christie takes an elbow to the temple.
Christie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O Malley has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that O Malley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Malley.
Christie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by O Malley.
Christie blocks an elbow strike.
Christie blocks an elbow strike from O Malley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Malley lands with a left to the head.
O Malley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christie can do to turn this around?
O Malley breaks from the clinch.
Christie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Malley rather than just go for the knockout.
Christie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Malley throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Christie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christie throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
O Malley fakes a jab and scores with a low 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!
Christie throws a head kick that misses.
Christie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christie darts in looking for a takedown but O Malley gets double underhooks and turns Christie into the cage.
That kick from O Malley tenderised Christie's leg. Christie is trying to keep his angry face on.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Christie staying out of range there.
Christie punishes O Malley's body with a nice straight punch.
Christie dives in for a single leg takedown but O Malley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shane O Malley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Christie.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Malley. That's going to slow Christie down.
Christie slips a straight right by O Malley.
O Malley misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
It looked like O Malley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Christie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Malley as he avoids it easily.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Christie tried to score with a low kick but O Malley checks it.
Christie cracks O Malley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by O Malley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Malley.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but O Malley is just out of range.
Christie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Malley defends well and Christie ends up having to push O Malley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Christie is breathing heavily.
O Malley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O Malley is looking to slow Christie down with leg kicks.
O Malley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christie's head backwards.
Christie stuns O Malley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. O Malley does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Malley tried to counter with a leg kick but Christie avoided it.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Christie moves out of range easily.
Christie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Malley with a body shot.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Christie checks the leg kick.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Malley.
O Malley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Malley tries to avoid it but Christie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Malley to the ground. O Malley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christie blocks a leg kick.
O Malley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Malley throws a shot to the body.
Christie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Christie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Malley jabs at Christie's body.
Christie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Malley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Malley.
O Malley throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.
O Malley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane O Malley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
O Malley lands the left hand.
Christie checks a low kick from O Malley.
A nice side step and Christie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christie scores with a hook to the body. O Malley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O Malley throws a good cross that connects.
O Malley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christie.
Christie misses with a head kick.
O Malley scores with a punch to the head.
O Malley slips under a jab from Christie.
Christie lands with a good body shot.
Christie misses the jab.
Christie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging O Malley to the ground. Christie is now in O Malley's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Malley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christie.
O Malley looking to control.
Christie works over O Malley with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christie is looking to work some ground and pound but O Malley has wrist control.
O Malley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christie pushes down on O Malley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
O Malley taking some punishment here, with Christie in his half guard.
Christie is nestled in close to O Malley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
O Malley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christie trying to control from half guard but O Malley is working away.
Steven Christie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Malley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Malley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christie scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Malley is trying to get back to full guard.
Christie working O Malley over with strikes.
Christie trying to control from half guard but O Malley is working away.
Christie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie throws a jab when O Malley was well out of range.
Crunch! Christie slams his shin into O Malley's torso.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Christie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O Malley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Malley moves away.
O Malley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley tries to clinch up but Christie circles away and keeps his distance.
O Malley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Malley throws a leg kick but Christie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O Malley.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christie manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Malley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
O Malley throwing a counter right hand but Christie manages to avoid it.
O Malley checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by O Malley.
A jab from O Malley finds it's way through Christie's defenses.
O Malley lands with a straight right. Christie didn't see that one coming.
Christie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O Malley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christie looks to land a right hand but O Malley moved out of range.
O Malley is looking for a counter combo.
Christie throws a head kick but O Malley moves out of range.
Christie throws a shot to the body.
O Malley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Malley lands a nice shot that snaps Christie's head back.
Shane O Malley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab by Christie.
O Malley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
O Malley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Christie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Christie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from O Malley.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Christie.
I think O Malley 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 Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane O Malley!
A victorious Shane O Malley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Steven Christie had this to say: 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McGuire (ranked 878 p4p, 531 weight class) and Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 42 p4p, 28 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Magomaevaboff has chosen Shaolin of Dagestan as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomaevaboff's corner calls for a 1-2. Magomaevaboff obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Magomaevaboff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomaevaboff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 It looks like Husein Magomaevaboff has been cut.
Magomaevaboff is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
Magomaevaboff 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.
Oh, that's a big right hand from McGuire and Magomaevaboff goes tumbling to the canvas! McGuire follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
 Magomaevaboff is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, McGuire seems content to control.
McGuire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire lands a nice short elbow.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomaevaboff tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
McGuire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well.
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura but Magomaevaboff is defending well.
McGuire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire controlling the action here.
Magomaevaboff wants to get back to his feet.
McGuire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGuire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magomaevaboff tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire wants to control but Magomaevaboff is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomaevaboff keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomaevaboff gets back to full guard.
McGuire chips away with some ground and pound.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomaevaboff controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomaevaboff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGuire defends it easily.
Magomaevaboff wants to hit a sweep here but McGuire passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Magomaevaboff there!
McGuire jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Magomaevaboff is trying to improve his position.
McGuire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magomaevaboff tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Magomaevaboff wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
McGuire trying to control from the bottom.
Magomaevaboff is working for a kimura but McGuire is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomaevaboff is looking to advance position but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Magomaevaboff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomaevaboff misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magomaevaboff crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGuire - the referee stops the clock and Magomaevaboff gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGuire. Magomaevaboff manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Magomaevaboff lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomaevaboff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Magomaevaboff to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomaevaboff. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff scores with a kick to the body.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Magomaevaboff off balance momentarily.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Magomaevaboff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomaevaboff feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McGuire sprawling to the canvas! McGuire rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Magomaevaboff finish him?!
 McGuire is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomaevaboff thuds his shin into the meat of McGuire's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomaevaboff digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Magomaevaboff! McGuire is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Husein Magomaevaboff!
A relieved looking Husein Magomaevaboff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dougal McCraken (ranked 171 p4p, 601 weight class) and Demetrius Jackson (ranked 19 p4p, 79 weight class). McCraken's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bulgine. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 36 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Demetrius Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for McCraken.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from McCraken misses.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCraken throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson lands with a hook. McCraken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCraken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
McCraken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Jackson.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCraken.
A hook to the body from McCraken.
McCraken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Jackson.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
McCraken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
McCraken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
McCraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
McCraken pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
McCraken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson clinches up with McCraken and pushes him back against the cage.
McCraken breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
McCraken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
Jackson throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Jackson wants to clinch.
A left lands for McCraken.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
Jackson forces McCraken back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of McCraken's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken working aggressively here.
Jackson pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dougal McCraken has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCraken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from McCraken.
Jackson prevents a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
McCraken misses with some punches.
McCraken breaks from the clinch.
A big left from McCraken misses.
McCraken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick from McCraken.
McCraken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of McCraken's head.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson catches McCraken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
A big right from Jackson misses.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
McCraken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCraken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken scores with a shot to the body.
McCraken thumps Jackson with a low kick.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCraken throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken misses the body punch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
That's time! McCraken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCraken's head.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Jackson misses.
A nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson thuds his right hand into McCraken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
McCraken scores with a nice head shot.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson drops McCraken with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McCraken looks back up at him and smiles so Jackson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McCraken is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Oh McCraken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
McCraken tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson blocks a head kick by McCraken.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! McCraken drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jackson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from McCraken's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Jackson!
A relieved looking Demetrius Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Camble (ranked 205 p4p, 479 weight class) and Baldomir Barbosa (ranked 25 p4p, 57 weight class). Barbosa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Unfaithful. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Camble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldomir Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camble.
Camble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Camble is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa misses with a body punch
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.
Camble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Camble.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Camble moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camble moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbosa takes a swing at Camble's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Camble scores with a jab.
Camble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Camble is just out of range.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Camble avoids the punch easily.
Camble lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
We've been informed that Barbosa 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.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Camble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Camble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Camble.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camble throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Camble.
The fighters circling - Camble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camble misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Camble.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camble, as that shot connected.
Camble scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mike Camble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Camble's head but Camble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camble digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Camble misses with a looping right.
Camble loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Camble on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Camble catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Camble misses with a hook
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camble works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Camble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camble is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Camble throws a right hand that misses
and Camble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Camble misses.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Camble.
Camble throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa works Camble's body with a nice hook.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camble throws out the jab.
Barbosa takes a swing at Camble's ribcage but misses.
Camble throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Camble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Camble dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camble.
Camble connects with a jab.
Camble looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Camble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa takes a swing at Camble's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Camble moves away and avoids it.
Camble moves into range and connects with a jab.
Camble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Camble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camble scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Camble throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camble throws a poor cross that misses
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Camble shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camble wants to take a breather but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa is trying to stand.
Camble thows a huge punch but Barbosa dodges it nicely.
Camble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Camble 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.
Camble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Camble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camble drops an elbow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Camble looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Camble working Barbosa over with strikes.
Camble is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barbosa reverses the position - he's now on top in Camble's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble trying to control the position here.
Camble has a closed guard, preventing Barbosa from standing up.
Camble pulls Barbosa in close to his closed guard and prevents Barbosa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barbosa wanted to stand there but Camble had control of the position.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Camble is pulling down on Barbosa's head to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Camble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Camble keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
Barbosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Camble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camble looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Camble misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Camble connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Camble will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Camble.
Camble looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
No joy there for Camble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camble moves away.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Camble chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbosa moves out of range as Camble strikes.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camble shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Camble lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Camble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camble misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camble throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Camble works the jab nicely.
Mike Camble is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Camble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Camble scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Camble.
Camble throws a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camble thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Camble is just out of range.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camble.
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbosa takes a swing at Camble's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camble tried to score with a low kick but Barbosa checks it.
Good shot there by Camble.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camble throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Camble knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Camble misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camble throws out the jab.
Camble shoots for a takedown but Barbosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Camble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Mike Camble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camble fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Camble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Camble misses.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Camble misses.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camble throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camble connects with a jab.
Camble ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camble takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camble.
Camble misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa throws a hook but Camble blocks it.
Camble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camble tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
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 Mike Camble.
Well Camble 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Camble!
Mike Camble got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jubei Akechi (ranked 14 p4p, 131 weight class) and Georges Moxley (ranked 2 p4p, 27 weight class). Moxley has chosen Andre Nickatina - Color of the Benz as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jubei Akechi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges Moxley!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Moxley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moxley! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Akechi.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akechi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moxley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moxley jabs at Akechi's body.
The fighters circling - Moxley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moxley wants to clinch.
Akechi looks to throw the jab but Moxley is out of range.
Moxley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akechi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moxley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Moxley. Beautiful body shot.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Moxley is just out of range.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akechi as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Akechi misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akechi throws a hook but Moxley blocks it.
Moxley lands a jab to the nose.
Akechi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akechi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moxley connects with a nice looking jab.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moxley digs a good hook to Akechi's body.
Moxley lands a jab-cross combination.
Moxley is looking to clinch but Akechi is avoiding it.
Moxley clinches up with Akechi and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Moxley misses with some punches.
Moxley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moxley trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akechi tries to throw a body punch but Moxley avoids it by throwing Akechi back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moxley as Akechi tries to tie him up.
Moxley can't find room to land a body shot as Akechi controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moxley.
Akechi stalls.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Moxley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akechi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moxley has a couple of punches blocked by Akechi.
Moxley slowing the pace effectively.
Moxley blocks a body shot from Akechi.
Akechi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Moxley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akechi struggles to land a body shot inside as Moxley controls his hands.
Akechi tries to stall but Moxley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi throws a punch but it's blocked by Moxley.
Moxley is trying to maintain a safe position but Akechi gets an underhook and turns Moxley into the cage.
A body shot lands from Moxley.
Moxley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akechi is stalling here.
Akechi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Akechi is leaning against Moxley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akechi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akechi has a couple of punches blocked by Moxley.
Akechi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moxley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moxley throws a head punch that misses.
Akechi working aggressively here.
Akechi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moxley scores with a shoulder strike.
Akechi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akechi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moxley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moxley tries to work over Akechi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akechi lands a hook that snaps the head of Moxley backwards.
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!
Moxley tries for a takedown but Akechi manages to get underhooks.
Akechi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moxley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moxley blocks a body shot from Akechi.
Moxley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akechi goes for a takedown attempt but Moxley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Akechi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moxley on the side of the head.
Moxley misses with a shot to the body
and Akechi counters with a stiff right hand.
Moxley closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Moxley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moxley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moxley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akechi.
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley.
Akechi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akechi loads up on a big right hand but Moxley slips the punch.
Moxley throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Akechi throwing a counter right hand but Moxley manages to avoid it.
Akechi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Akechi throws a nice looking combination but Moxley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akechi moves out of range as Moxley strikes.
Moxley misses with a left hand
and Moxley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akechi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley.
Akechi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moxley sprawls and moves away.
Moxley looks to land a right hand but Akechi moved out of range.
Moxley slips a jab from Akechi.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Akechi attempts a counter takedown but Moxley avoids it well and moves away.
Moxley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley misses the jab.
Akechi moves out of range of the strikes.
Akechi missing with a left hand there. Moxley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moxley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akechi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moxley takes one to the side of the head.
Moxley tries to clinch up.
Akechi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akechi staying out of range there.
Moxley throws the left hand but Akechi avoids the punch easily.
Jubei Akechi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akechi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akechi throws a lazy uppercut
and Moxley counters with a one-two to the body.
Akechi swings for the body but Moxley moves out of range.
Moxley defending well as Akechi loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley wants to clinch up but Akechi keeps it at a distance.
Akechi staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Akechi is looking for a counter combo.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
A low kick from Moxley is predictable there
so Akechi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Akechi is sitting in close to Moxley's body. Moxley has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Akechi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Akechi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Moxley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Georges Moxley!
Georges Moxley is the new lightweight champion!
Georges Moxley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aurelius Augustus (ranked 23 p4p, 163 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 4 p4p, 23 weight class). Ainsworth has chosen Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin' as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185
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World class boxer
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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 18 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Aurelius Augustus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Augustus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ainsworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Augustus throws a good cross that connects.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ainsworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Augustus throws a front kick aimed at Ainsworth's knee but Ainsworth avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Ainsworth blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Augustus down.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Augustus at a distance.
Augustus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus throws a solid leg kick but Ainsworth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Augustus.
A nice side step and Ainsworth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
Augustus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ainsworth's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Augustus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Augustus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Augustus throws a lazy uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a low kick, right behind Augustus 's knee.
Ainsworth walks into a jab.
Augustus throws a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Augustus counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab by Augustus.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range and Augustus settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Ainsworth misses.
Augustus connects with a solid leg kick.
Augustus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
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 Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Augustus eats them both and turns towards Ainsworth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Ainsworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Augustus doesn't seem phased though.
Augustus throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Augustus blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Augustus throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Augustus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Augustus throws a chopping leg kick but Ainsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Augustus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ainsworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks.
Augustus lands with a cross.
Jab by Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Augustus's front leg but catches the back leg as Augustus tries to avoid it.
Augustus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Augustus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Augustus.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ainsworth moves forwards but Augustus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Augustus.
Augustus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ainsworth motions for Augustus to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth 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 Augustus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Augustus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustus.
Ainsworth is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Augustus's midsection.
Augustus blocks a jab.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Augustus.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Augustus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Augustus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as Augustus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus avoids it.
Augustus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ainsworth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
Augustus with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Augustus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Augustus saw it coming and moves away.
Augustus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ainsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Augustus checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Augustus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus scores with a nice strike.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth tries a quick counter leg kick but Augustus is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Augustus with a jab.
Augustus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ainsworth throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ainsworth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Augustus has got the better of the exchanges.
Augustus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range and Augustus settles back down.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Augustus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus scores with a punch to the head.
Ainsworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Augustus can pounce on him.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Ainsworth blocks the leg kick.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Augustus avoids a kick to the body.
Augustus throws a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Ainsworth jabs Augustus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Augustus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Augustus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Augustus there.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Augustus rather than just go for the knockout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth blocks a low kick nicely.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus avoids it.
Augustus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ainsworth throws a good cross that connects.
Augustus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Augustus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Augustus down.
Augustus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus keeps Ainsworth at a distance using the push kick.
Augustus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Augustus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Augustus is looking to slow Ainsworth down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Augustus, as that shot connected.
Augustus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus lands a glancing blow to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Augustus checks it.
Ainsworth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Augustus's head.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Ainsworth does it's job there.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth 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 Augustus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Augustus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Augustus misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Augustus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Augustus.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Augustus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Ainsworth thuds his shin into the meat of Augustus's side.
Augustus connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aurelius Augustus is winning the standup battle so far.
Augustus with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Augustus jumps back.
Ainsworth walks into a jab.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Augustus's ribs.
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 Aurelius Augustus 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.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ainsworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Augustus.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Augustus moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Augustus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ainsworth. Ainsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Augustus's sensitive parts.
Augustus throws a solid leg kick but Ainsworth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Augustus.
Good work by Ainsworth as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ainsworth counters with a thumping low kick.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Augustus's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Augustus with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Augustus.
Ainsworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Augustus.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
Augustus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Augustus throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Augustus.
Augustus takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Augustus avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth tries to work over Augustus's front leg with a kick but Augustus checks it.
Ainsworth motions for Augustus to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth 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 Augustus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Augustus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
A clash of legs there as Augustus blocks the low kick.
Augustus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Augustus throws a low kick, looking for Ainsworth's leg but Ainsworth calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Augustus!
Ainsworth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Augustus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ainsworth, as that shot connected.
Good work by Augustus as he checks the leg kick.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Augustus lands a jab to the nose.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Augustus.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Augustus misses with a body punch
and Ainsworth counters with a right hand to the body.
Ainsworth lands an overhand right.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth works Augustus's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Augustus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a chopping leg kick but Ainsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus moves out of range easily.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Augustus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Ainsworth misses.
Augustus lands a front kick.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Augustus.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aurelius Augustus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice cross by Augustus.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Augustus thumps Ainsworth with a low kick.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Augustus moves his leg out of the way.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Augustus cracks Ainsworth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters circling a little - Ainsworth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Ainsworth moved away.
Ainsworth unleashes a big counter combination but Augustus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth tries to work over Augustus's front leg with a kick but Augustus checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Augustus blocks a low kick nicely.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Augustus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Augustus moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Augustus's knee but Augustus avoids it well.
Augustus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth unleashes a big counter combination but Augustus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Augustus checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Augustus blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Augustus misses with an uppercut.
Augustus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Augustus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Ainsworth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Augustus's midsection.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Ainsworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ainsworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Augustus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Augustus works the jab nicely.
Augustus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Augustus's body.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Augustus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Augustus's legs.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Augustus's shoulder, as Augustus tries to avoid the shot.
Augustus scores with a nice body kick.
Augustus misses with a leg kick.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth defending well as Augustus loads up on a big left hand.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Augustus's leg but Augustus calmly moves out of range.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Augustus has time to react.
Ainsworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Augustus tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Augustus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Augustus misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Augustus.
A bone on bone clash there as Augustus blocks the leg kick.
Augustus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Augustus checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth blocks a head kick by Augustus.
Augustus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Augustus moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Good shot there by Augustus.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Augustus blocks it.
Ainsworth jabs Augustus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Augustus is predictable there
and Ainsworth counters with a one-two to the body.
Augustus misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth 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 Augustus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Augustus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Augustus tried to counter with a leg kick but Ainsworth avoided it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Augustus down.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Augustus thuds a left hand into Ainsworth's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Augustus scores with a jab.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Augustus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ainsworth's sensitive parts.
Augustus cracks Ainsworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Augustus works the jab nicely.
Augustus lands a jab to the head.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Augustus on the side of the head.
Augustus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Augustus misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Augustus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Augustus misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Augustus there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Augustus.
Augustus checks the leg kick.
Augustus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Augustus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ainsworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ainsworth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Augustus.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Augustus.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Augustus misses with a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Augustus tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
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 looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth tries to move into range but Augustus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Augustus's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Ainsworth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
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.
Augustus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Augustus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Augustus, as that shot connected.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Augustus saw it coming and moves away.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Augustus lands with a nice body kick.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ainsworth's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Ainsworth blocks the leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Augustus checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aurelius Augustus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Augustus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Augustus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ainsworth scrambles back to his feet.
Ainsworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Augustus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Augustus throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a counter combo.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Ainsworth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Augustus connects with a body shot that sends Ainsworth's belly button to the back.
Augustus misses with a body kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aurelius Augustus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Augustus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aurelius Augustus!
Aurelius Augustus retains his middleweight title!
Aurelius Augustus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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