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GAMMA#987 Aurelius v Rectal PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Gerber (ranked 1342 p4p, 1989 weight class) and Razkan Karmax (ranked 183 p4p, 269 weight class). Karmax has chosen BloodSports as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romulus Gerber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Razkan Karmax!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerber has closed the distance and engaged Karmax in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Karmax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karmax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karmax lands with a short shot to the head.
Karmax swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karmax lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gerber is working for takedown but Karmax is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karmax lands a left hand.
Karmax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karmax has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karmax misses with a body punch.
Karmax is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gerber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gerber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gerber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karmax.
Karmax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerber blocks a body shot from Karmax.
Gerber throws a head punch that misses.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Karmax lands a hook that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Karmax wants to take the fight to the mat but Gerber manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razkan Karmax.
Gerber blocks a body shot from Karmax.
Karmax is trying to drag Gerber to the mat but Gerber just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karmax misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
A nice left hand lands by Karmax.
Karmax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Karmax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karmax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karmax lands a nice uppercut.
Karmax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karmax goes for a takedown attempt but Gerber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karmax swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
A big left from Karmax misses.
Karmax ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Karmax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gerber is looking to counter punch.
Karmax misses with a hook to the body
and Gerber moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karmax tries to throw a body punch but Gerber avoids it by throwing Karmax back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Karmax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karmax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gerber fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karmax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karmax lands a hook that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Karmax lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Gerber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karmaxs head.
Karmax lands with a left to the head.
Karmax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karmax struggles to land a body shot inside as Gerber controls his hands.
Gerber lands with a left to the head.
Karmax can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerber throws a punch but it's blocked by Karmax.
Gerber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Razkan Karmax has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karmax misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karmax.
Gerber blocks a body shot from Karmax.
Karmax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karmax connects with a body shot that sends Gerber's belly button to the back.
Karmax fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karmax misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the body from Karmax misses
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Gerber slips under a jab from Karmax.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Razkan Karmax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razkan Karmax's cut.
That's time! Gerber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karmax throws a body shot but no joy.
Karmax is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gerber rather than just go for the knockout.
Karmax looks to land a left hand but Gerber moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Karmax.
Karmax throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber swings widly with a right hand
and Karmax counters with a nice uppercut.
Karmax misses with a double jab
and Gerber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Razkan Karmax seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karmax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karmax lands a left hand.
Gerber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karmax's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karmax is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gerber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karmax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karmax scores with a hook to the body.
Karmax avoids the elbow strike from Gerber, against the cage.
Gerber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gerber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karmax lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Karmax on the inside.
Karmax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karmax scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karmax lands an uppercut.
Gerber swings wildly with an uppercut but Karmax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karmax is struggling to control the position.
Karmax lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karmax takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gerber misses with the head strike.
Karmax lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karmax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karmax misses with some punches.
Karmax presses Gerber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karmax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gerber blocks the elbow strike.
Karmax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karmax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karmax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerber's elbow.
Karmax lands a nice uppercut.
Karmax lands with a right to the head.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karmax misses with a punch to the body.
Karmax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karmax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karmax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karmax.
Karmax tries to work over Gerber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karmax throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gerber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karmax's brow.
Karmax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Karmax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karmax tries to throw a body punch but Gerber avoids it by throwing Karmax back against the cage.
Gerber tries to throw a body punch but Karmax avoids it by throwing Gerber back against the cage.
Gerber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karmax working aggressively here.
Gerber is pressed up against the cage. Karmax has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gerber down to the mat. Gerber avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Karmax there.
Karmax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Karmax just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGerber.
Gerber misses with a wild body shot.
Karmax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Razkan Karmax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karmax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Karmax.
Gerber misses with a kick to the body
and Karmax counters with a straight right hand.
Karmax lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karmax throws a leg kick which misses Gerber's front leg but catches the back leg as Gerber tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Razkan Karmax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Razkan Karmax's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karmax.
Gerber is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gerber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karmax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karmax getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karmax lands a jab.
Karmax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karmax stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber slips a straight right by Karmax.
Gerber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karmax manages to circle out of the way.
Razkan Karmax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karmax swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerber counters with a low kick, right behind Karmax 's knee.
A shot to the body from Karmax misses
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karmax. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerber lands an overhand right.
Karmax lands a nice shot to the body.
Karmax scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karmax lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Karmax does no damage.
Gerber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karmax misses with a lunging right hand
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karmax scores with a leg kick.
Gerber defending well as Karmax loads up on a big left hand.
Gerber misses with a left hand
and Karmax counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karmax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber moves in looking to clinch but Karmax pushes him off.
Gerber misses the body punch
and Karmax counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karmax lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karmax avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karmax looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gerber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karmax is able to avoid easily.
Gerber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Karmax does no damage.
Gerber takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gerber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karmax throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerber throwing a counter right hand but Karmax manages to avoid it.
Gerber ducks right into an uppercut from Karmax.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Gerber counters with a quick kick to the body but Karmax blocks it.
Karmax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gerber throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karmax counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karmax looks to land a combination. Gerber sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karmax scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 Gerber is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Karmax.
Gerber jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Razkan Karmax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karmax 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razkan Karmax!
An out of breath Razkan Karmax thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 2295 p4p, 1293 weight class) and Tree Fortay (ranked 195 p4p, 115 weight class). Fortay comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Choice Is Yours kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tree Fortay enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Tree Fortay!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Case has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Fortay does it's job there.
Fortay looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.
Tree Fortay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortay misses with an uppercut
and Case counters with a one-two to the body.
Case shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fortay misses with a right hand
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Case. Case circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Case throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Case.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortay throws a big shot that misses.
Fortay throws a nice looking combination but Case bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fortay throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
Case takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Case staying out of range there.
Fortay throws a hook but Case blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Case decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fortay's guard.
Case passes into half guard.
Fortay trying to hold on to Case's head to control him but Case postures up.
Fortay felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Case tries to pass to full mount but Fortay defends it.
We've been hearing that Case has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Case is trying to control. Fortay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Case trying to pass the guard but Fortay defending well.
Still in half guard, Case seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay is trying to control but can't.
Fortay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fortay.
Case controls from within his opponent's guard.
Case wants to control from the top but Fortay keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Case is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Case might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fortay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Case is able to avoid easily.
A quick step to the side and Case tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fortay!
Fortay throws a jab but it's blocked by Case.
Fortay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortay misses with a straight left.
Case tries to counter with a takedown but Fortay is quick to defend against it.
Fortay misses with a jab to the body
and Case counters with a leg kick.
Fortay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Case counters with a good low kick that Fortay was not able to check.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Case slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Case uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
Fortay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Case appears to be looking for a big counter.
Case takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fortay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Case.
Case looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Case lands a slapping body shot.
Fortay throws a right hand that misses
letting Case counter with a right hand.
Fortay takes a swing at Case's ribcage but misses.
Case ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortay misses with a wild body shot.
Fortay misses with a lunging right hand
and Case counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Justin Case will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fortay misses with a hook to the body
and Case counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortay cracks Case with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fortay takes a swing at Case's ribcage but misses.
Case moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortay misses with a looping right.
It looked like Case was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fortay blocks a jab.
Fortay looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.
Case is looking to slow Fortay down with leg kicks.
Case misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fortay tries to land a leg kick but Case saw it coming and moves away.
As Fortay backs away, Case returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fortay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Case attempts a counter takedown but Fortay avoids it well and moves away.
Case steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
Case was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay misses the jab.
Case tries to counter with a takedown but Fortay is quick to defend against it.
Fortay throws a poor cross that misses
and Case counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Case trying to control from half guard but Fortay is working away.
Case missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Case is looking to take a break and control but Fortay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fortay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fortay.
Case advances to half guard.
Fortay looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case controlling the pace.
Fortay is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Case seems content to control.
Case seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fortay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Case trying to advance position but Fortay counters by regaining guard.
Case wants to pass the guard but Fortay is keeping the position.
Case throws a sloppy strike and Fortay has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Case is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Fortay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tree Fortay!
Our winner, Tree Fortay, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Nurminen (ranked 949 p4p, 401 weight class) and Dougal McCraken (ranked 132 p4p, 48 weight class). McCraken has chosen Bulgine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kebab Nurminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
Nurminen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurminen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Nurminen ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken 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.
McCraken throws a hook but Nurminen avoids it easily.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurminen is just out of range.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
McCraken jabs at Nurminen's body.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
McCraken connects with a nice looking jab.
McCraken throws a right and a left that Nurminen avoids nicely.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
McCraken bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurminen's head.
McCraken lands with a straight right. Nurminen didn't see that one coming.
McCraken throws the left hand but Nurminen avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Nurminen as he checks the leg kick.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken's corner calls for a 1-2. McCraken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nurminen ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurminen feinted with a counter takedown.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
Nurminen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurminen attempts a counter takedown but McCraken avoids it well and moves away.
McCraken connects with a body shot that sends Nurminen's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Nurminen attempts a counter takedown but McCraken avoids it well and moves away.
McCraken throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurminen moves away.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Nurminen moved out of range nicely.
Nurminen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurminen checks a leg kick.
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
Nurminen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurminen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurminen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurminen.
McCraken pulls Nurminen in to control the position.
Nurminen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCraken, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Nurminen blocks the low kick.
McCraken tests Nurminen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
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.
McCraken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurminen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McCraken!
McCraken tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Nurminen is not going to allow McCraken to sit and survive in this position.
Nurminen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken is trying to get back to his feet but Nurminen has full control of the position and if anything, McCraken has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McCraken trying to control but not successfully.
Nurminen has the hooks in. McCraken is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Nurminen.
Nurminen gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurminen was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Nurminen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken throws the left hand but Nurminen avoids the punch easily.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurminen in his tracks.
McCraken misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurminen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McCraken pushes Nurminen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurminen's hands.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurminen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurminen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurminen ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Nurminen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurminen avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Nurminen feinted with a counter takedown.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurminen is just out of range.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurminen drops his hands momentarily and McCraken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurminen was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Nurminen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurminen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Nurminen counters with a single leg into guard. McCraken didn't expect that.
McCraken working a defensive guard but Nurminen manages to pass into side control anyway.
McCraken manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurminen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nurminen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Nurminen saw that one coming.
McCraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCraken misses with a double jab
and Nurminen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCraken's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McCraken misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurminen slips under a jab.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCraken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nurminen slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurminen's head.
Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurminen.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurminen.
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Nurminen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurminen.
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurminen.
Nurminen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice straight punches there by McCraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraken.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken throws the left hand but Nurminen avoids the punch easily.
Nurminen feinted with a counter takedown.
McCraken misses with the body kick
so Nurminen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCraken, up you get!
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Nurminen attempts a counter takedown but McCraken avoids it well and moves away.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Nurminen defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
Nurminen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCraken throws a jab when Nurminen was well out of range.
Nurminen feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from McCraken misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from McCraken is predictable there
and Nurminen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurminen.
Nurminen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen slips a straight right by McCraken.
Nurminen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Nurminen.
Nurminen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Nurminen counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCraken won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurminen stands up and beckons McCraken to his feet.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Nurminen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken scores with a hook.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Nurminen moves away and avoids it.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurminen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurminen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nurminen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken misses with an uppercut
and Nurminen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCraken's guard.
McCraken looking for a sweep. Not yet McCraken, not yet.
McCraken controlling the position.
McCraken wants to sweep here but Nurminen controlling him for the moment.
McCraken is working an open guard so Nurminen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kebab Nurminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken throws a hook but Nurminen avoids it easily.
Nurminen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCraken winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
A relieved looking Dougal McCraken 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 Jermaine Camacho (ranked 1286 p4p, 1130 weight class) and Oscar De La Weirdo (ranked 187 p4p, 163 weight class). Camacho comes to the cage accompanied by Hero Of War - Rise Against. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 23 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar De La Weirdo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
De La Weirdo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from De La Weirdo misses its intended target.
Camacho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Camacho.
De La Weirdo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De La Weirdo throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho feinted with a counter takedown.
Camacho misses with a series of wild punches.
Jermaine Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho cracks De La Weirdo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Camacho finds it's way through De La Weirdo's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho throws a poor cross that misses
and De La Weirdo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
De La Weirdo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Weirdo misses with a hook. Camacho ducked under it nicely.
Camacho lands with a hook. De La Weirdo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Camacho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camacho moves away from the strike by De La Weirdo.
A jab lands there for De La Weirdo.
Camacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Camacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De La Weirdo.
Camacho misses the jab.
Camacho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camacho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camacho looks to land a right hand but De La Weirdo moved out of range.
De La Weirdo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Camacho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De La Weirdo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand
and De La Weirdo counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho is rocked!
Look low, kick high! De La Weirdo uses the oldest trick in the book to send Camacho tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! De La Weirdo is absolutely delighted - when Camacho wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Oscar De La Weirdo!
Oscar De La Weirdo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between New Breed One (ranked 910 p4p, 1232 weight class) and Steven Christie (ranked 81 p4p, 105 weight class). Christie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amityville. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One shoots in for a takedown but Christie shows good takedown defense.
One fails to land the takedown.
One has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christie is fending him off so far but One persists. Nope, Christie circles away and we're back to standing.
Christie throws a shot from downtown. One moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Christie there.
Christie gets caught flat footed, as One shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
One postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christie wants to get back to his feet but One is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
One missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Christie's head.
One has gone for a leg lock! Christie slips out almost immediately though and dives into One's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One has his feet on Christie's thighs here. He's pushed Christie off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Christie screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). New Breed One!
New Breed One thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Barbosa (ranked 675 p4p, 923 weight class) and Robert Helpmann (ranked 94 p4p, 130 weight class). Barbosa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Unfaithful. Robert Helpmann is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldomir Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Helpmann!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Helpmann with the inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Barbosa.
Helpmann thows a body kick. Barbosa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Helpmann. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Barbosa scores with a jab.
Helpmann moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Helpmann.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Helpmann ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
Barbosa tried to counter with a leg kick but Helpmann avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Helpmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Helpmann misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Helpmanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Helpmann on the side of the head.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Helpmann.
Barbosa works the jab nicely.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Helpmann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Helpmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helpmann lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helpmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Helpmann staying out of range there.
Helpmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa sizes up Helpmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa swings for the body but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Helpmann misses with a double jab.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with an outside leg kick.
Helpmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Helpmann throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Helpmann feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Helpmann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Helpmann scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Helpmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa punishes Helpmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Helpmann moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Helpmann saw that one coming.
Helpmann throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Helpmann blocks a jab.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Helpmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Helpmann takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick from Helpmann, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Helpmann's body.
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!
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Helpmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
Helpmann scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Helpmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Helpmann slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Helpmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helpmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbosa throws a low kick but Helpmann moves out of range easily.
Helpmann digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
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 Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Helpmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Helpmann moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Helpmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Helpmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Helpmann's defenses.
Barbosa swings for the body but Helpmann moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Helpmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Helpmann lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbosa will feel that in the morning.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Helpmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Helpmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Helpmann digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Helpmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helpmann feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Helpmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helpmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick lands for Helpmann.
Helpmann looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Helpmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helpmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Barbosa misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helpmann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Helpmann misses the target.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Helpmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Helpmann just manages to avoid it.
Robert Helpmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Helpmann throws a low kick but Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Helpmann throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helpmann walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helpmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Helpmann throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with a head kick.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helpmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Helpmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Helpmann blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Helpmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Helpmann counters with a head kick.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Helpmann is just out of range.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Helpmann lands a slapping body shot.
Helpmann throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Helpmann is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Barbosa throws a jab when Helpmann was well out of range.
Helpmann lands with a nice body kick.
Helpmann misses with a straight right.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Helpmann. That one must have hurt.
Barbosa throws a hook but Helpmann avoids it easily.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
It seemed like Helpmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa cracks Helpmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Helpmann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Helpmann tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Helpmann slips a jab from Barbosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helpmann can pounce on him.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Helpmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Helpmann should have avoided that one.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helpmann.
Helpmann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Helpmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helpmann scores with a nice right hand.
Helpmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbosa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Helpmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helpmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Helpmann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Helpmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Helpmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Helpmann counters with a thumping low kick.
Helpmann throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Helpmann moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa defending well as Helpmann loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helpmann misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Helpmann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Helpmann throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Helpmann.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helpmann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Helpmann scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a really nice looking cross but Helpmann seems unphased.
Helpmann jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Helpmann with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Helpmann.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Helpmann.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Helpmann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
Helpmann only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Helpmann misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Helpmann.
Well Helpmann 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
A very excited looking Robert Helpmann made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Snappy Whiplash (ranked 291 p4p, 573 weight class) and Graham Mantle (ranked 32 p4p, 52 weight class). Whiplash comes to the cage accompanied by Rapt (TRZTN Remix) - Karen O. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 23 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Snappy Whiplash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mantle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Whiplash scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mantle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whiplash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whiplash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Whiplash fails to land.
Mantle slowing the pace effectively.
Whiplash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Mantle scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whiplash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantle's elbow.
Mantle goes for a takedown attempt but Whiplash pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Whiplash throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whiplash throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whiplash counters with a good low kick that Mantle was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash walks into a stiff left hand from Mantle.
Whiplash connects with an inside leg kick.
Whiplash tries to clinch up but Mantle circles away and keeps his distance.
Whiplash moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
Mantle closes the distance and pushes Whiplash back into the cage.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mantle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whiplash scores with a shot to the side of Mantle's head.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Whiplash.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whiplash.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mantle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whiplash's elbow.
Whiplash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiplash.
Mantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Whiplash controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle stalling in the clinch but Whiplash improves position.
Mantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whiplash lands a body shot.
Whiplash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mantle pushes Whiplash back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle blocking some punches.
Mantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mantle misses with a body punch.
A short right from Mantle on the inside.
Mantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whiplash's elbow.
Whiplash tries to work over Mantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whiplash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whiplash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Whiplash.
Whiplash struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Whiplash tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Whiplash back against the cage.
Whiplash can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Mantle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Whiplash.
A short right from Mantle on the inside.
Whiplash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whiplash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantle's elbow.
Whiplash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whiplash misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Whiplash.
Whiplash swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Whiplash.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Whiplash.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Whiplash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whiplash swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiplash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
Mantle is trying to stall.
Mantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whiplash's elbow.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Whiplash.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Mantle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Mantle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Whiplash up against the cage.
Whiplash can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
Whiplash lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whiplash misses with a body punch.
Whiplash tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Whiplash back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Graham Mantle 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.
A jab from Whiplash misses.
Mantle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Whiplash dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mantle. That did some damage!
Mantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whiplash shoots in but Mantle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Mantle misses.
Whiplash pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mantle is out of range and Whiplash settles back down.
Mantle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Whiplash misses.
Mantle scores with a jab.
Whiplash scores with a body shot.
Whiplash throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Whiplash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash throws a low kick, looking for Mantle's leg but Mantle calmly moves out of range.
Mantle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whiplash tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whiplash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 scores with a decent looking hook.
Whiplash misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Whiplash misses.
Whiplash lands a leg kick that knocks Mantle off balance momentarily.
Mantle with a hook.
Mantle throws a poor cross that misses
and Whiplash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiplash slips a straight right by Mantle.
Mantle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mantle tries to clinch but Whiplash moves out of range.
Whiplash is looking to wear down Mantle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
An inside leg kick lands from Whiplash.
Snappy Whiplash is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Mantle.
Mantle connects with a body shot.
Mantle moves out of range of the leg kick from Whiplash.
Good exchange - Whiplash coming out on top.
Whiplash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whiplash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle connects with a looping right hand.
Mantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whiplash scores with a jab to the body.
Whiplash throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whiplash throws a leg kick which misses Mantle's front leg but catches the back leg as Mantle tries to avoid it.
Whiplash with a nice cross.
Snappy Whiplash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whiplash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mantle throws out a powerful jab.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Whiplash's head but Whiplash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Whiplash moved out of range nicely.
Whiplash tries to clinch there but Mantle circles away.
Mantle with the counter takedown but Whiplash avoids it easily.
Whiplash misses with a body punch
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Whiplash connects with a body shot that sends Mantle's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Mantle misses.
A slow jab from Whiplash misses its intended target.
Whiplash tries to keep at a distance but Mantle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mantle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Whiplash pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mantle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whiplash.
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Whiplash moved out of range nicely.
Whiplash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whiplash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whiplash just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Whiplash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whiplash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mantle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whiplash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Whiplash did well to prevent Mantle getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whiplash actively working from the bottom here.
Whiplash tries to roll over but Mantle keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whiplash manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mantle won't allow Whiplash to sweep him here.
Mantle stays in close to Whiplash's body and controls the position.
Mantle works over Whiplash with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snappy Whiplash dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Whiplash swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Whiplash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle feints the counter takedown.
Whiplash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whiplash throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Mantle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whiplash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle has his takedown stuffed
and Whiplash counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiplash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whiplash gets caught napping as Mantle dives in and scores a takedown. Whiplash manages to retain guard.
Mantle postures up.
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.
Mantle looking to pass the guard.
Mantle distracts Whiplash with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash 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.
Whiplash wants to sweep here but Mantle controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle works over Whiplash with some ground and pound from guard.
Whiplash looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiplash, not yet.
Mantle trying to control but Whiplash is working from the bottom.
Mantle landing with the ground and pound.
Mantle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Whiplash is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.
Whiplash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mantle pushing down on Whiplash's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mantle controlling the action here.
Mantle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mantle working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiplash keeps working.
Mantle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mantle works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle wants to control the pace but Whiplash is squirming around nicely.
Whiplash is looking to get to half guard.
Whiplash is working hard here to advance position.
Mantle looking to control but Whiplash is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle landing strikes from the mount and Whiplash is in trouble!
Whiplash is trying desperately to improve position.
Mantle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mantle lands with some strikes.
Mantle is landing with some decent strikes but Whiplash is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mantle working the ground and pound effectively.
Mantle landing strikes, looking to finish!
Whiplash is rocked!
Graham Mantle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mantle lands a big shot there that rocks Whiplash but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Whiplash is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mantle is landing with some decent strikes but Whiplash is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Whiplash takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mantle's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Vernon (ranked 336 p4p, 260 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 52 p4p, 39 weight class). Ainsworth has chosen Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin' as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vernon.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Vernon was well out of range.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vernon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vernon is able to avoid easily.
Vernon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ainsworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vernon.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vernon misses with a left hand
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Vernon as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Vernon blocks the leg kick.
Ainsworth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon misses with a body shot
and Ainsworth counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Vernon tries to land a leg kick but Ainsworth saw it coming and moves away.
Vernon loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Vernon checks a leg kick.
Vernon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vernon tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vernon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Vernon ducked under it nicely.
Vernon checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Vernon blocks the low kick.
Vernon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vernon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vernon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Vernon's leg. Vernon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vernon scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Vernon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just 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.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vernon connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vernon motions for Ainsworth to come forward. Vernon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vernon walks into a stiff left hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Vernon blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
Ainsworth works the jab nicely.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Vernon checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vernon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
Jab from Ainsworth.
A good leg kick by Vernon.
Vernon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Vernon's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Vernon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vernon down.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Vernon misses the target.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Vernon's leg. Vernon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Vernon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ainsworth has one foot on Vernon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth motions for Vernon to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vernon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Vernon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Vernon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Vernon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vernon rather than just go for the knockout.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Vernon.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vernon looks for a takedown but Ainsworth sprawls well.
Vernon checks the leg kick.
Vernon throws a head kick that misses.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vernon. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vernon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vernon moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vernon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vernon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ainsworth's head backwards.
Ainsworth sizes up Vernon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
Vernon checks the leg kick.
Vernon checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Vernon counters with a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a combination that misses
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Vernon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Vernon moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Vernon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Vernon to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
It looked like Vernon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Vernon saw it coming and moves away.
Vernon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vernon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Vernon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Vernon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ainsworth sprawls and moves away.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Ainsworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ainsworth with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Vernon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Vernon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ainsworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Vernon misses the target.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Vernon's shoulder, as Vernon tries to avoid the shot.
Vernon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Vernon counters with an outside leg kick.
Vernon scores with a hook.
Vernon misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Vernon is out of range.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Vernon's ribs.
Ainsworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vernon.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vernon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vernon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ainsworth's head.
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vernon momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Vernon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ainsworth thinking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Vernon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vernon misses with a body kick.
Vernon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Vernon's midsection.
Vernon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vernon blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth thumps Vernon with a low kick.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Vernon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vernon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Vernon counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Vernon looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
It looked like Vernon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vernon. That's going to slow Ainsworth down.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vernon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vernon. That did some damage!
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vernon misses with a wild combination.
Vernon with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vernon staying out of range there.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Vernon blocks it.
Vernon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vernon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ainsworth dips to his left and cracks Vernon with an uppercut!
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Vernon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vernon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Ainsworth jabs at Vernon's body.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Vernon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vernon misses with a head kick.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ainsworth 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 Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!
Wilfred Ainsworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Connor (ranked 218 p4p, 314 weight class) and Hans Peter Baxxter (ranked 39 p4p, 48 weight class). Connor's entrance music is Cherub Rock. A fine choice. Baxxter has chosen Weekend, Scooter as his entrance music. Hans Peter Baxxter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Hans Peter Baxxter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxxter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Connor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baxxter throws a leg kick
and Connor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Connor lands a nice shot to the body.
Baxxter scores with a kick to the body.
Baxxter swings for the body but Connor moves out of range.
Connor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Connor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baxxter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Connor.
Baxxter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Connor.
Connor throws a jab when Baxxter was well out of range.
Connor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baxxter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baxxter loads up on a big right hand but Connor slips the punch.
Connor throwing a counter right hand but Baxxter manages to avoid it.
Baxxter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connor.
Connor misses with a body shot
letting Baxxter counter with a right hand.
Connor misses with a hook.
Baxxter throws a nice looking combination but Connor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baxxter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Connor.
Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxxter.
A little jabbing left from Baxxter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxxter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Connor, as that shot connected.
Connor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baxxter can pounce on him.
Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxxter.
Baxxter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Connor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Connor scores with a jab to the body.
Greg Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Connor misses with a low kick.
Connor moves away from the strike by Baxxter.
Baxxter wants to clinch
and Connor counters with a nice body shot.
Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baxxter jabs at Connor's body.
Baxxter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Connor throws a hook to the side of Baxxter's head but Baxxter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baxxter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor is looking to score with low kicks.
Baxxter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Connor.
Baxxter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Connor.
Connor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baxxter throws out the jab.
Baxxter lands with a nice combination. Connor backs away looking to recover.
Baxxter looks to throw the jab but Connor is out of range.
Connor loads up on a big right hand but Baxxter slips the punch.
Baxxter tries to clinch up.
Baxxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connor moves away.
Connor ducks under a wild hook from Baxxter.
Connor tried to counter with a leg kick but Baxxter avoided it.
Connor just misses with a punch to the body.
Connor misses with a straight left.
Connor swings widly with a right hand
and Baxxter counters with a nice leg kick.
Connor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baxxter.
Baxxter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Connor slips a jab from Baxxter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter with the inside leg kick.
Connor stuns Baxxter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baxxter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baxxter throws a jab when Connor was well out of range.
Connor throwing a counter right hand but Baxxter manages to avoid it.
Baxxter takes a swing at Connor's ribcage but misses.
Connor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baxxter.
Connor throws a lazy uppercut
and Baxxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baxxter looks to land a body kick but Connor moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Connor.
Connor scores with a jab.
Connor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baxxter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Connor throws an overhand right that lands on Baxxter's shoulder, as Baxxter tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxxter.
Baxxter moves away from the strike by Connor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor blocks a jab.
Connor misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Baxxter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Connor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baxxter lands with a shot to the body.
Baxxter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Connor.
Baxxter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A good leg kick by Baxxter.
Connor throws a lazy right hand but Baxxter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baxxter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connor throws out the jab.
Connor looks to throw the jab but Baxxter is out of range.
Baxxter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baxxter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baxxter throws a front kick that sends Connor stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baxxter takes a swing at Connor's ribcage but misses.
Baxxter throws a leg kick which misses Connor's front leg but catches the back leg as Connor tries to avoid it.
Baxxter throws a jab but it's blocked by Connor.
Baxxter with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Peter Baxxter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Connor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baxxter.
Connor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baxxter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baxxter lands with an overhand left.
Good exchange - Baxxter coming out on top.
Baxxter misses the jab.
Connor misses with a lunging right hand
and Baxxter counters with a leg kick.
Connor scores with a nice right hand.
Baxxter with a nice cross.
Baxxter connects with a looping right hand.
Baxxter avoids the body shot from Connor.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baxxter was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
Baxxter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxxter throws an overhand right that lands on Connor's shoulder, as Connor tries to avoid the shot.
Connor lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Baxxter finds it's target.
Connor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxxter looks to score with a jab to the body but Connor is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baxxter. Connor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connor throws a hook to the side of Baxxter's head but Baxxter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Baxxter misses.
Baxxter scores with a nice body kick.
Connor throws a jab but it's blocked by Baxxter.
A countering left hand to the body from Baxxter misses.
Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baxxter manages to avoid it.
Connor cracks Baxxter with an open hand slap.
Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Connor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baxxter checks a low kick from Connor.
Baxxter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hans Peter Baxxter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baxxter avoids the body shot from Connor.
Baxxter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baxxter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baxxter counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baxxter slips under a jab from Connor.
Connor throws a big shot that misses.
Baxxter misses the jab.
Connor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baxxter's sensitive parts.
Connor throws a hook but Baxxter blocks it.
A big right from Connor misses.
Connor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Connor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Connor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baxxter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Connor misses with a wild body shot.
Baxxter slips under a jab from Connor.
Connor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baxxter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baxxter thuds a left hand into Connor's body.
Baxxter loads up on a big right hand but Connor slips the punch.
Connor moves away from the strike by Baxxter.
Connor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baxxter looks to score with a jab to the body but Connor is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Connor misses its target.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baxxter moves away.
Connor throws an off balance right hand
and Baxxter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Connor thinking.
Baxxter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Connor doesn't seem bothered though.
Connor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baxxter.
Connor misses with a lunging right hand
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connor scores with a jab.
Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxxter.
Baxxter tries to work over Connor's front leg with a kick but Connor checks it.
Connor is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter slips a straight right by Connor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Baxxter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baxxter scores with a spinning back kick!
Baxxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connor was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxxter.
Some bone on bone action there as Connor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Connor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baxxter.
Connor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baxxter misses with a looping right.
Connor lands with a good body shot.
Connor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baxxter in his tracks.
Baxxter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Connor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baxxter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Connor scrambles back to his feet.
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 Greg Connor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Connor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baxxter.
Baxxter misses with a looping left.
Both fighters circling a little - Baxxter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Connor throws a body punch but Baxxter moves out of range.
It seemed like Baxxter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baxxter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxxter.
Baxxter slips under a jab.
Connor throws out a loose jab but Baxxter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connor works Baxxter's body with a nice hook.
Baxxter misses with a hook. Connor ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Connor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baxxter throws out a counter right but Connor avoids it with no problem.
Baxxter moves out of range of the strikes.
Connor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baxxter counters with a right hand to the body.
Connor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Connor throws a lazy right hand but Baxxter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baxxter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baxxter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baxxter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Baxxter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connor scores with a jab.
Connor misses the body punch
and Baxxter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connor misses the shot to the body.
Baxxter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Connor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baxxter digs a good hook to Connor's body.
Baxxter connects with a solid leg kick.
Connor walks into a stiff left hand from Baxxter.
Connor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baxxter.
Connor just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter moves out of range of the leg kick from Connor.
Connor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Baxxter throws a series of strikes that have Connor backpedaling.
Baxxter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baxxter looks to land a left hand but Connor moved out of range nicely.
Connor swings for the body but Baxxter moves out of range.
Baxxter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baxxter walks into a left hand.
Connor moves out of range of the body kick from Baxxter.
Baxxter moves out of range as Connor strikes.
Baxxter avoids the body shot from Connor.
Baxxter defending well as Connor loads up on a big left hand.
Baxxter lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baxxter is able to avoid easily.
Baxxter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Connor's hands.
Baxxter lunges at Connor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Connor's hand.
Baxxter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Connor misses with a hook
and Baxxter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baxxter sizes up Connor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Connor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Connor tried to counter with a leg kick but Baxxter avoided it.
Connor throws a hook to the side of Baxxter's head but Baxxter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baxxter scores with a jab.
Connor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baxxter.
Connor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Connor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baxxter counters with a nice uppercut.
Connor throws a looping overhand right but Baxxter ducks down to avoid it.
Baxxter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connor defending well as Baxxter loads up on a big left hand.
Baxxter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Connor misses.
Baxxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connor was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxxter.
Good shot there by Connor.
Baxxter connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy left from Baxxter finds it's target.
Connor tries a low kick but Baxxter avoids it.
Connor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Connor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Connor misses the jab.
Connor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Connor throws a body shot but no joy.
Connor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Peter Baxxter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baxxter 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 Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Peter Baxxter!
After winning the bout, Hans Peter Baxxter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aurelius Augustus (ranked 20 p4p, 83 weight class) and Rectal Thermometer (ranked 2 p4p, 12 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 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 19 - 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 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rectal Thermometer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thermometer swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Thermometer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Thermometer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermometer.
Thermometer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thermometer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Augustus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thermometer 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.
Thermometer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer lands with a right hand.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thermometer takes a step back to recover.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thermometer momentarily.
Augustus takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thermometer lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus throws a jab when Thermometer was well out of range.
Thermometer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Augustus with a body shot.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Augustus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Augustus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thermometer's sensitive parts.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick from Augustus.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Thermometer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Thermometer.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus with the inside leg kick.
Thermometer lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Augustus takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
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!
Thermometer lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer rushes Augustus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Augustus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Augustus defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Augustus.
Augustus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thermometer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Augustus lands a nice looking body shot.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Augustus lands with a nice body punch.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Thermometer moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Augustus.
Augustus swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Thermometer moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
It looked like Augustus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the body
and Augustus counters with a low kick, right behind Thermometer 's knee.
Thermometer staying out of range there.
Thermometer tries to move into range but Augustus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Augustus lunges at Thermometer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thermometer's hand.
Thermometer swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Thermometer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Augustus rather than just go for the knockout.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Thermometer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Augustus lands a lovely overhand right.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick from Augustus.
Thermometer lands with a cross.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thermometer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Augustus misses.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thermometer's sensitive parts.
Augustus throws a solid leg kick but Thermometer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Augustus.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Augustus avoids the punch easily.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Thermometer's head but Thermometer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thermometer moves into the clinch successfully.
Thermometer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Augustus blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to work over Augustus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Augustus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
Augustus lands a lovely overhand right.
Thermometer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Augustus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Augustus controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Augustus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Augustus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Augustus lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Augustus connects with a nice looking jab.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Thermometer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thermometer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thermometer.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Augustus 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Augustus.
Thermometer moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Augustus.
Thermometer prevents Augustus from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thermometer.
A short right from Thermometer.
Augustus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Augustus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Augustus tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Augustus back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus is trying to push Thermometer away but Thermometer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thermometer scores with a shot to the side of Augustus's head.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Augustus avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Good body shot from Augustus.
Augustus lands a shot to the body.
Augustus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Augustus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Augustus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus sets himself, and Thermometer steps forward looking for the clinch! Augustus avoids it this time.
Thermometer stuns Augustus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thermometer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thermometer throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
Augustus needs to keep his hands up - Thermometer had a free shot at his head there.
Augustus defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Thermometer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Augustus clobbers Thermometer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus walks into a left hand.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thermometer wants to clinch up but Augustus keeps it at a distance.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Thermometer throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Thermometer takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
Thermometer scores with a jab.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Augustus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thermometer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Thermometer.
Augustus throws a hook but Thermometer blocks it.
Augustus sets himself, and Thermometer steps forward looking for the clinch! Augustus avoids it this time.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aurelius Augustus is winning the standup battle so far.
Augustus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Augustus misses with a leg kick.
Augustus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Augustus keeps the fight on the outside.
Thermometer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Augustus.
Augustus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus throws a leg kick which misses Thermometer's front leg but catches the back leg as Thermometer tries to avoid it.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Augustus lands with an overhand left.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
Thermometer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thermometer tries to counter with a clinch but Augustus shakes him off and moves away.
Augustus connects with a leg kick.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Augustus's shoulder, as Augustus tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thermometer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Augustus cracks Thermometer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thermometer slips under a jab from Augustus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thermometer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thermometer connects with the punch.
Augustus throws a lazy right hand but Thermometer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
Augustus lands a glancing blow to the side of Thermometer's head.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Augustus moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Augustus.
Thermometer digs a good hook to Augustus's body.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thermometer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus is looking to slow Thermometer down with leg kicks.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
Augustus scoring well with a low kick there.
Thermometer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
Augustus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Thermometer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thermometer misses with a lunging right hand
and Augustus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus connects with a body shot.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
Thermometer tests Augustus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Thermometer punishes Augustus's body with a nice straight punch.
Thermometer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thermometer throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus lands with a hook. Thermometer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Augustus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Augustus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus lands with a straight right. Thermometer didn't see that one coming.
Thermometer has managed to clinch.
Augustus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thermometer lands a body punch.
Thermometer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Augustus backwards.
Augustus misses with some punches.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Augustus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thermometer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thermometer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Augustus slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Thermometer moved out of range.
Thermometer wants to clinch.
Augustus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Augustus.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thermometer moves out of range of the leg kick from Augustus.
A nice side step and Thermometer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Augustus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Augustus tried to score with a low kick but Thermometer checks it.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Augustus misses.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus misses with an uppercut. Thermometer saw that one coming.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Augustus circles away.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thermometer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Thermometer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Augustus defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
Thermometer lands a jab.
Augustus tries a low kick but Thermometer avoids it.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Thermometer's head but Thermometer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thermometer sizes up Augustus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Augustus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Thermometer catches Augustus right on the button with a cross.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus throws a front kick aimed at Thermometer's knee but Thermometer avoids it well.
Thermometer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Augustus defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Augustus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
Augustus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Augustus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Augustus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Thermometer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Augustus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Augustus stuns Thermometer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Augustus throws the left hand but Thermometer avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer takes one to the side of the head.
Jab from Augustus.
Thermometer punishes Augustus's body with a nice straight punch.
Thermometer stuns Augustus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thermometer avoids the body shot from Augustus.
Thermometer slips a jab from Augustus.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Augustus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thermometer checks it well.
Augustus cracks Thermometer with an open hand slap.
Augustus lands with a straight right. Thermometer didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Thermometer slips a jab from Augustus.
Augustus lands with a good body shot.
Thermometer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Thermometer - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus scores with the left hand. Thermometer knows he should have avoided that one.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thermometer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thermometer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thermometer moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer misses with a looping right.
Augustus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Augustus scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Augustus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thermometer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Augustus to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Augustus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Augustus throws the left hand but Thermometer avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Thermometer. That snapped Augustus's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Augustus 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.
Thermometer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thermometer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustus.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Thermometer moved away.
Augustus lands with a right hand.
Augustus takes one on the button.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
Augustus lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer jabs at Augustus's body.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer avoids the body shot from Augustus.
Thermometer misses with a hook.
Thermometer lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Augustus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Augustus cracks Thermometer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thermometer avoids the head kick by Augustus.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thermometer lands an overhand right.
Thermometer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Augustus misses with a low kick as Thermometer jumps back.
Augustus misses with an uppercut. Thermometer saw that one coming.
Thermometer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Augustus walks into a jab.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Augustus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Augustus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thermometer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thermometer moves out of range of the leg kick from Augustus.
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Augustus.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus blocks a jab.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Augustus connects with a nice looking jab.
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.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Augustus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augustus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus is looking to land body kicks.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer 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.
Thermometer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Augustus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Thermometer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus thows a leg kick but Thermometer checks it
and Thermometer counters by moving into the clinch.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Augustus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Augustus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thermometer walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Augustus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thermometer connects with a body shot.
Augustus lands a jab.
Augustus lunges at Thermometer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thermometer's hand.
Augustus misses the jab.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Thermometer moved out of range.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Augustus, as that shot connected.
Thermometer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Augustus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thermometer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Augustus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus blocks a jab.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Thermometer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Thermometer takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus misses with a hook. Thermometer ducked under it nicely.
Augustus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Thermometer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Augustus lands a jab to the head.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Thermometer's head but Thermometer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
Augustus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thermometer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Augustus.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Thermometer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rectal Thermometer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer tries to counter with a clinch but Augustus shakes him off and moves away.
Augustus slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Augustus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Augustus connects with an inside leg kick.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Augustus lands with an uppercut that bounces Thermometer off the cage and back into range.
Augustus catches Thermometer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thermometer throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Augustus throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Augustus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thermometer doesn't seem phased though.
Augustus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Augustus there.
Augustus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Augustus lands a head shot.
Aurelius Augustus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thermometer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Augustus counters with an inside leg kick.
Thermometer throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Augustus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Augustus slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus scores with a hook to the body. Thermometer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Thermometer has Augustus up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aurelius Augustus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Augustus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurelius Augustus!
Aurelius Augustus retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Aurelius Augustus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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