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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Draper (ranked 2730 p4p, 3223 weight class) and Long Thai (ranked 311 p4p, 354 weight class). Draper's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Asshole. 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 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sterling Draper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 27 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai feints and then cracks Draper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Draper down.
Thai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Draper darts in looking for a takedown but Thai gets double underhooks and turns Draper into the cage.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Draper.
Draper tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Draper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Draper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thai connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai feints a jab promting Draper to slip. Thai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Draper slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Draper throws a series of punches but Thai moves out of range.
Draper sets himself, and Thai steps forward looking for the clinch! Draper avoids it this time.
Draper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thai pinned against the cage. Thai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thai circles away.
Long Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Draper misses.
Draper shoots in for a takedown but Thai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thai 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.
Thai connects with a leg kick.
Thai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Draper.
Draper fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draper darts in looking for a takedown but Thai gets double underhooks and turns Draper into the cage.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Draper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Draper works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Draper.
Thai seems keen to control Draper's posture.
Thai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Draper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Draper throwing strikes from guard but Thai blocks nicely.
Draper connects with a couple of short punches.
Thai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Draper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Draper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Draper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Draper looking to pass the guard.
Draper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Draper trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Draper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Draper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thai is not content to let Draper control the position.
Draper throws an elbow but Thai slips to the side and avoids it well.
Draper is trying to get an arm triangle but Thai is defending well.
Thai wants to control but Draper postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Draper.
Draper tries to score with some ground and pound. Thai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Draper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thai avoids it really well and circles away.
Draper looks for a takedown but Thai sprawls well.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Draper.
Draper fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draper dives in and scores a takedown into Thai's guard.
Draper pushes down on Thai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai is refusing to be controlled, as Draper sits in half guard.
Draper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Draper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Draper working the head and body with strikes.
Draper is looking to take a break and control but Thai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thai wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draper is taking a breather. Thai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Draper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Draper is trying to control. Thai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Draper is looking to advance position but Thai won't allow it.
Draper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Draper.
Draper wants to take a breather but Thai is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Draper.
Draper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Draper throwing shots but Thai is blocking nicely.
Draper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thai is just riding it out for now. Draper eventually gives up the hold.
Draper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Draper is really struggling to control Thai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sterling Draper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Draper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draper moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draper looks to land a combination but Thai avoids it well.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Draper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thai pinned against the cage. Thai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Draper dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thai thuds a left hand into Draper's body.
Draper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Draper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thai tries to avoid it but Draper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thai to the ground. Thai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thai wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Draper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thai.
Sterling Draper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Draper shoots for a takedown but Thai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Draper shoots in but no luck this time.
Thai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draper shoots and misses
and Thai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Draper swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.
Draper shoots in for a takedown but Thai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Draper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Draper fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thai wants to counter with a clinch but Draper pushes him away.
Thai stuffs the takedown attempt from Draper. Draper gets slowly back to his feet.
Draper sets himself, and Thai steps forward looking for the clinch! Draper avoids it this time.
Long Thai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thai tries to clinch up.
Draper fails with a takedown attempt.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Draper looks for a takedown but Thai sprawls well.
Thai tries to counter with a clinch but Draper shakes him off and moves away.
Draper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Draper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thai has closed the distance and engaged Draper in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Draper avoids the damage to the body.
Draper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Draper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Draper avoids it.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Draper avoids it.
Thai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Draper won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Draper avoids it.
Draper avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Thai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Packer (ranked 5261 p4p, 1730 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 565 p4p, 260 weight class). Mahogany is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Litty. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rich Mahogany enters the cage!
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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 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Packer closes the distance and clinches.
Mahogany manages to break the clinch.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahogany swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Packer moves into range and clinches up with Mahogany.
Mahogany manages to break the clinch.
Mahogany throws a solid leg kick but Packer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a leg kick.
Mahogany avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Packer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahogany fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Packer.
Mahogany lands a leg kick that knocks Packer off balance momentarily.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahogany swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahogany throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Packer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mahogany gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Packer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany trying to control from half guard but Packer is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Packer sees it coming and defends easily.
Mahogany is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Packer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mahogany is trying to work for a kimura but Packer is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mahogany in particular looking to stall.
Packer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Packer punching from the bottom.
Mahogany is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Packer sees it coming and defends easily.
Mahogany is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Packer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mahogany.
Mahogany is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mahogany wants to work for an arm triangle but Packer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mahogany blocks the strikes from Packer.
Packer tries to roll over but Mahogany keeps him under control.
Packer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Packer is pressing down on Mahogany's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mahogany trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Mahogany drops back looking for a leg! Packer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Packer manages to kick Mahogany off! Mahogany jumps back into Packer's guard.
Packer wants to sweep here but Mahogany controlling him for the moment.
Packer scores with a nice shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
Mahogany thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mahogany controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mahogany trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahogany drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mahogany jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Packer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Packer is looking to clinch.
Mahogany tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mahogany avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Packer moves to clinch but Mahogany breaks away
and Mahogany counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahogany feints and then cracks Packer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Packer down.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahogany swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahogany swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahogany paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Packer avoids the head kick by Mahogany.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Packer tries to clinch up
and Mahogany counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
Mahogany is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Packer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Packer wants to clinch up but Mahogany keeps it at a distance.
Mahogany keeps the fight on the outside.
Packer moves to clinch but Mahogany breaks away
and Mahogany counters with a good low kick that Packer was not able to check.
Packer has closed the distance and engaged Mahogany in a clinch.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Mahogany gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Packer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer tries to strike from the bottom.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer trying to strike off his back.
Mahogany controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mahogany thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Packer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Packer is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mahogany keeping full guard, as Packer tries to pass.
Mahogany is looking for a triangle but Packer pushes his legs off easily.
Mahogany preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mahogany working for a triangle but Packer defends it easily.
Packer throws a big elbow that misses.
Mahogany has momentary wrist control but Packer slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Packer is aware though and is defending well.
Mahogany is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Packer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Packer is in close to Mahogany's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Packer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahogany is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Packer defends well.
Mahogany has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahogany is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Packer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Packer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mahogany is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Packer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Packer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Packer cracks Mahogany with a solid left hand.
Mahogany escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Packer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahogany is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Packer lands a couple of digs.
Mahogany avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Packer throwing strikes from guard but Mahogany blocks nicely.
Packer postures up.
Mahogany is looking for a triangle but Packer pushes his legs off easily.
Mahogany tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mahogany is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mahogany looking for a guillotine here but Packer defends easily.
Mahogany is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Packer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Packer lands a nice forearm strike.
Mahogany managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Packer.
Packer scores with punches from side control.
Mahogany is trying to improve his position.
Packer throws an elbow but Mahogany slips to the side and avoids it well.
Packer grinds an elbow into Mahogany's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mahogany sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mahogany is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Packer off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Packer right now.
Mahogany working for a choke but Packer is defending well.
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 Todd Packer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Mahogany lands an impressive looking overhand right. Packer doesn't seem phased though.
Mahogany keeps the fight on the outside.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer is looking to clinch but Mahogany is avoiding it.
Mahogany tries a quick counter leg kick but Packer is wise to it.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Packer tries to clinch there but Mahogany circles away.
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Mahogany pushes him off.
Mahogany avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Mahogany tries to counter it with a takedown but Packer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany throws a leg kick which misses Packer's front leg but catches the back leg as Packer tries to avoid it.
Mahogany has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Packer needs to keep his hands up - Mahogany had a free shot at his head there.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahogany swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Mahogany on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahogany cracks Packer with a good jab.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahogany swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany tried to score with a low kick but Packer checks it.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Mahogany.
Packer moves into the clinch successfully.
Packer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Mahogany manages to pull guard.
Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Packer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Packer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mahogany is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Packer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mahogany takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahogany looking to control.
Mahogany avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahogany utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mahogany looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Packer postures up.
Mahogany looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Packer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Packer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mahogany has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Packer has managed to get both his arms back between Mahogany's legs - danger averted.
Rich Mahogany has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahogany bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Packer's guard.
Mahogany preventing the sweep.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Mahogany from controlling successfully.
Packer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Packer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
Packer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Packer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Mahogany from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany drops back looking for a leg! Packer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Packer manages to kick Mahogany off! Mahogany jumps back into Packer's guard.
Packer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Packer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Packer is on top in guard.
Mahogany has momentary wrist control but Packer slips an elbow through the middle.
Mahogany looking for a guillotine here but Packer defends easily.
Mahogany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahogany avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer with a nice head shot there.
Packer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mahogany trying to keep a closed guard but Packer is proving a slippery customer.
Packer is posturing up here but Mahogany has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Packer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Packer has to tap! Slick submission there by Mahogany!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Mahogany!
Rich Mahogany 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ameri Can (ranked 5158 p4p, 2026 weight class) and Darken Rahl (ranked 409 p4p, 223 weight class). Can comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. On his way into the cage it seems that Ameri Can has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ameri Can seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ameri Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darken Rahl!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahl misses the shot to the body.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahl finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for Rahl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahl.
Can needs to keep his hands up - Rahl had a free shot at his head there.
Rahl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Can doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Rahl coming out on top.
Can misses with an uppercut. Rahl saw that one coming.
Rahl throws a jab when Can was well out of range.
Rahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can lands a jab to the head.
Can misses with a wild body shot.
Rahl feints the counter takedown.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
Can looks to land a left hand but Rahl moved out of range nicely.
Rahl clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahl breaks from the clinch.
Rahl connects with a body shot.
Rahl darts in and clinches Can up against the cage.
Can taking a breather.
Rahl is looking to break free of the clinch but Can has double underhooks.
Rahl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Can pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Can misses with a head kick.
Can throws a series of punches but Rahl moves out of range.
And Rahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Can pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahl ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Rahl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Can fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rahl checks it well.
Rahl blocks a jab.
Rahl drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Can defends it well.
Rahl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahl darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rahl thuds his right hand into Can's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Can, pushing him back against the cage.
Rahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Rahl stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Can blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rahl takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rahl is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Can tries to throw a body punch but Rahl avoids it by throwing Can back against the cage.
Rahl breaks from the clinch.
Rahl lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can moves forwards but Rahl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Can throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Rahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Can pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahl throws a shot from downtown. Can moves away and avoids it.
Rahl closes the distance and clinches.
Rahl slowing the pace effectively.
Rahl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Can misses.
Rahl avoids the body shot from Can.
Rahl tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rahl throws a leg kick that misses.
Rahl tried to score with a low kick but Can checks it.
Rahl connects with a single shot there.
Can throws a shot from downtown. Rahl moves away and avoids it.
Rahl clobbers Can with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahl as he connects with a hook.
Rahl scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can throws a looping overhand right but Rahl ducks down to avoid it.
Rahl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rahl pushes Can up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahl blocks an elbow strike.
Rahl manages to break the clinch.
Rahl checks a leg kick nicely.
Rahl throws out a loose jab but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Can scores with a body shot.
Can with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rahl drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Can takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Can throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rahl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darken Rahl 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.
Can throws a body punch but Rahl moves out of range.
Can throws a head kick that misses
and Rahl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rahl decides to stand and escape the position.
Rahl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Can, pushing him back against the cage.
Can lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Can being controlled against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rahl in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch on the inside from Can fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rahl - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rahl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Darken Rahl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Can misses with the head strike.
Rahl is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahl misses with a punch to the body.
Can is trying to break the clinch but Rahl is controlling him.
Rahl is pushing Can up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rahl has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Can seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rahl can turn it around.
Rahl has Can pressed against the cage.
Rahl pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rahl - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rahl receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darken Rahl.
Rahl lands a jab to the nose.
Rahl gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Can.
Rahl tries a body shot but Can blocks it.
Can tries a body shot but Rahl blocks it.
Rahl is trying to stall.
Can holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Can.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahl.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahl blocks an elbow strike.
Rahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Can misses with some punches.
Rahl effectively controlling the action here.
Can can't find room to land a body shot as Rahl controls the action.
Rahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Can or not.
Rahl will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Can up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Can wants to stall.
Rahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Can.
Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Can breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Can manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Can.
Can avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Can takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Can.
An inside leg kick from Rahl misses.
Rahl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Can swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Rahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Can pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahl cracks Can with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahl instigates a clinch.
Rahl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahl slips a jab from Can.
Can drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rahl moves away from the strike by Can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Can appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No joy there for Rahl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rahl closes the distance and pushes Can back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rahl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darken Rahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Darken Rahl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Can takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rahl throws the left hand but Can avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Can.
Can takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rahl sizes up Can with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahl moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Can.
Rahl throws out a loose jab but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Can seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rahl on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Can swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rahl moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Can takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Can moves out of range of the strikes.
Can will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Can looks to land a combination but Rahl avoids it well.
And Rahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Can pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahl ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Rahl is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rahl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Can sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Can checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Rahl.
Rahl throws a chopping leg kick but Can manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Can is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rahl scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rahl moves out of range of the body kick.
Can misses the jab.
Can thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahl fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Can on the side of the head.
Can takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Rahl throws a right hand that Can ducks under and follows up with a left that Can also avoids with ease.
Rahl scores with a nice head shot.
Can throws a sloppy head kick and Rahl moves out of range easily.
Can misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rahl feints the counter takedown.
Can thumps Rahl with a low kick.
Can tries to work over Rahl's front leg with a kick but Rahl checks it.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Can has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rahl lands a nice hook to Can's body. Can takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ameri Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahl misses with the combination.
Can takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donk. Rahl catches Can right on the button with a cross.
Rahl thuds his right hand into Can's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rahl wants to clinch up but Can keeps it at a distance.
Rahl darts in and clinches Can up against the cage.
Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahl wants to break free but Can has control.
Rahl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Can's efforts to push away.
Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahl lands a nice uppercut.
Can prevents a body shot from Rahl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can has Rahl pressed against the cage.
Rahl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Can creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rahl's defenses.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Can misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Can misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Can just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rahl's brow.
Can misses with a body punch.
Rahl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Can.
Can looks to land a right hand but Rahl moved out of range.
Can misses with a body shot.
Rahl changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darken Rahl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rahl 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conquer logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tapio Virtainen (ranked 1978 p4p, 2374 weight class) and Black Lives Jackson (ranked 245 p4p, 296 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tapio Virtainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Lives Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Virtainen misses.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Virtainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Virtainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Virtainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Virtainen's head but Virtainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virtainen throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Virtainen throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Virtainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Virtainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson wants to slow Virtainen down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Virtainen and move into the clinch position.
Virtainen avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Virtainen.
Tapio Virtainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Virtainen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Virtainen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jackson is trying to keep an underhook but Virtainen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Virtainen from advancing position.
Virtainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Virtainen is controlling him
Virtainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Virtainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Virtainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Virtainen is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Virtainen.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Virtainen pulls his head out easily.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson has hold of Virtainen's hands but Virtainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Virtainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Virtainen wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Virtainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Virtainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jackson trying to control but Virtainen postures up.
Virtainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Virtainen there.
Virtainen prevents Jackson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtainen working Jackson over with strikes.
Virtainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Virtainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Virtainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Virtainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Virtainen throwing strikes but missing.
Virtainen prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Virtainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson wants to control but Virtainen postures up.
Virtainen lands some shots froms side control.
Virtainen cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Virtainen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Virtainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Virtainen throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
A combination from Virtainen does no damage.
Virtainen misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Virtainen. Those never looked like landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Virtainen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Virtainen throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Virtainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Virtainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Virtainen misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Virtainen's body. Virtainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Virtainen defends it well.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtainen.
Virtainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tapio Virtainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Virtainen misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtainen managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Virtainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Virtainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Virtainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Virtainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Virtainen's takedown attempt.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Virtainen blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
 Virtainen is rocked!
 It looks like Tapio Virtainen has been cut.
Jackson jerks Virtainen's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Virtainen drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Jackson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Jackson because Virtainen was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Black Lives Jackson!
Black Lives Jackson very nearly forgot to thank Un-Kaged Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kuzma (ranked 2731 p4p, 1508 weight class) and Uwe Eggert (ranked 340 p4p, 203 weight class). Kuzma's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tarararara. Kyle Kuzma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Kuzma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Uwe Eggert!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzma throws a hook to the side of Eggert's head but Eggert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eggert slips a jab and a cross from Kuzma.
Eggert lands with a cross.
It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Eggert throws a body shot but no joy.
Eggert throws a body punch but Kuzma moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Eggert.
Eggert connects with a nice looking jab.
Eggert lands with a cross.
Kuzma is rocked!
Eggert lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kuzma head around and knocks him out cold! Eggert hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uwe Eggert!
Kyle Kuzma spoke after the fight, saying 'I will back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Camacho (ranked 1049 p4p, 1259 weight class) and Bruce Chang (ranked 147 p4p, 174 weight class). Bruce Chang told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Chang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Camacho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Camacho lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chang down.
Camacho tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chang's legs.
Chang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camacho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camacho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Camacho but great work by Chang.
Camacho gets back to half guard.
Camacho is trying to maintain the position but Chang is very close to passing his half guard.
Camacho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camacho is looking for a sweep. Chang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang trying to control the action but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Camacho tries to roll over but Chang keeps him under control.
Chang is looking for a kimura but Camacho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chang to get the leverage.
Camacho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camacho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chang pulls his head out easily.
Camacho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camacho looking for submissions off his back.
Chang thows a huge punch but Camacho dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chang drops an elbow to the side of Camacho's head.
Chang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camacho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Camacho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camacho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chang pulls his head out easily.
Camacho tries to roll over but Chang keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang seems to be working for a kimura but Camacho defends the submission attempt.
Camacho is looking to improve his position.
Camacho wants to control but Chang passes into side.
Chang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Camacho is trying to get back to half guard.
Camacho struggling a bit here.
Chang trying to control the position but Camacho is working away.
Camacho is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang looks up at the clock and then as Camacho takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camacho keeps working.
Camacho is looking to regain half guard here but Chang keeps moving and retains side control.
Chang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Camacho rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chang's guard! Nice work there by Camacho!
We've been hearing good reports from Camacho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Camacho wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Chang is trying to control the position but Camacho postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camacho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Camacho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chang to score with a decent uppercut.
Camacho misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho fails to land the takedown.
Chang slips a straight right by Camacho.
Chang slips under a jab.
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
Camacho tries a low kick but Chang avoids it.
We've been informed that Chang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Camacho lands a big head kick that sends Chang tumbling to the mat! Camacho takes a step backwards and waves Chang back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Chang is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camacho swats away the attempt to clinch by Chang.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Camacho finish him?
Chang blocks a head kick by Camacho.
Camacho lands a brutal uppercut that launches Chang off his feet! Chang tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jermaine Camacho!
Jermaine Camacho took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 873 p4p, 715 weight class) and Abduwali Hassan (ranked 102 p4p, 87 weight class). Justin Case has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Abduwali Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan connects with a body shot that sends Case's belly button to the back.
Case takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Case swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Case's shoulder, as Case tries to avoid the shot.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan works Case's body with a nice hook.
Case has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Case pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Case slips under a jab.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Case.
Hassan tests Case's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hassan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hassan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Case.
Hassan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hassan 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Case fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Case takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Case slips under a jab.
Case misses with an uppercut
letting Hassan counter with a right hand.
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan misses with a right hand
and Case counters with a two punch combo.
Case with a jab.
Hassan punishes Case's body with a nice straight punch.
Case keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Case wants to clinch.
Hassan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Case with a body shot.
Case swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Case avoids it with no problem.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
Case needs to keep his hands up - Hassan had a free shot at his head there.
Case takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Case rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Case scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Hassan throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Case misses with a body shot.
Case tried to score with a low kick but Hassan checks it.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Hassan blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case lands a nice looking body shot.
Case smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Case feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hassan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Case walks into a left hand.
Hassan throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Case was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hassan scores with a jab to the head.
Hassan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Case slips a jab from Hassan.
Case is looking to score with low kicks.
Case slips under a jab.
Case throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Case.
Case avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Case looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Hassan scores with the left hand. Case knows he should have avoided that one.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Case.
Hassan works the jab nicely.
Hassan checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Case throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hassan on the side of the head.
Case looks to throw the jab but Hassan is out of range.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Case tries to move into range but Hassan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hassan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan works Case's body with a nice hook.
Case misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Case fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hassan checks it well.
Hassan throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan swats away the attempt to clinch by Case.
Hassan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hassan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case fails to land with a series of punches.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hassan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Case misses with a leg kick.
Hassan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Case had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice shot by Hassan.
Hassan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hassan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Case. Case circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Hassan cracks Case with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Case throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hassan on the side of the head.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Case looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Case slips under a jab from Hassan.
Case misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Case can pounce on him.
Hassan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Case sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Case.
Hassan throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Case might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Case.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Case getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Case.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Case does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
Case was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hassan connects with a jab.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Case lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Case fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hassan on the side of the head.
Case with the inside leg kick.
Hassan throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Hassan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Case's head backwards.
Case digs a good hook to Hassan's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Hassan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hassan swats away the attempt to clinch by Case.
Hassan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Case throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan misses with a left hand
and Case counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Case misses with a right hand
and Hassan counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
Hassan misses with a body shot.
Case looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hassan stuns Case with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hassan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Case. Case circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Case throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Case lands with a thumping leg kick.
Case misses the shot to the body.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Case sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Case takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hassan scores with a body shot.
Hassan scores with a jab. Case acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hassan lands with a right hand.
Hassan lands a jab to Case's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Case was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Case shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Case avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan checks a low kick from Case.
Case ducks right into an uppercut from Hassan.
Hassan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Case avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hassan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Case does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Case.
Case fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hassan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Case slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Hassan.
Nice shot lands for Hassan.
Case needs to keep his hands up - Hassan had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Case throws a hook to the side of Hassan's head but Hassan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Case lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Case. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Case does no damage.
Case needs to keep his hands up - Hassan had a free shot at his head there.
Case throws a shot from downtown. Hassan moves away and avoids it.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Case staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Case steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Case. That's going to slow Hassan down.
Case throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Case's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hassan tests Case's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Case misses with a left hand
and Hassan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Case thinking.
Hassan defending well as Case loads up on a big left hand.
Case slips under a jab from Hassan.
Hassan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hassan cracks Case with a right hand to the side of the head.
Case is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
Hassan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hassan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Case looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Case. That snapped Hassan's head back.
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!
Case uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Case tried to score with a low kick but Hassan checks it.
Case takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Case.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
Case scores with a hook to the body. Hassan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
Case lands with a hook. Hassan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hassan lands a jab.
A lazy left from Hassan finds it's target.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Case sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Case looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
Case tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Case misses with a leg kick.
Hassan misses with a jab to the body
and Case counters with a nice uppercut.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hassan catches Case right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Case fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Case throws a leg kick but Hassan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Case moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Case is out of range.
Case throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Case comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Case looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Case closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hassan connects with a right hand. Case shakes it off.
Case takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hassan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Case throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hassan throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
and Case counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hassan 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.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Case staying out of range there.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Case drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hassan scores with a nice head shot.
Case on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Case throws a leg kick that misses.
Case fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hassan, pushing him back against the cage.
Hassan manages to break the clinch.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Case.
Hassan connects with a body shot that sends Case's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Case tries to work over Hassan's front leg with a kick but Hassan checks it.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Case throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Case throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.
Hassan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hassan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Case in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hassan, as that shot connected.
Case misses with a body shot.
Case takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Case half committed to a counter leg kick.
Case takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case feints and then cracks Hassan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hassan down.
Case swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Case cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Case blocks a jab.
Case throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hassan avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan really 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.
Case scoring well with a low kick there.
Case avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Case wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Case swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Case does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Case. Those never looked like landing.
Hassan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hassan is rocked!
Case dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan is still on wobbly legs! Can Case finish him?
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Case throws a counter high kick but Hassan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hassan seems to have recovered his senses.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Case.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan gets tackled into the cage by Case. Case maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hassan - that landed with a thud.
Case swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan lands with a right hand.
Case bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Case.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
Hassan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Case is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
Hassan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Case buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Case throws a head kick that misses.
Case throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Case.
A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Case swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Case's shoulder, as Case tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan digs a good body shot into Case's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Case clinches up with Hassan and pushes him back against the cage.
Hassan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hassan breaks from the clinch.
Case blocks a jab.
Case throws a leg kick
and Hassan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Case.
Case throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
Decent striking displayed by Case there.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Case slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Case.
Hassan connects with a looping right hand.
Hassan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Case takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Hassan.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Case displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Case tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Case connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hassan's hands.
Case swinging wildly here.
Hassan lands with a hook. Case tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hassan checks a low kick from Case.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case lands a leg kick that knocks Hassan off balance momentarily.
Case throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan scores with a body shot.
Case gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hassan.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Case avoids it with no problem.
Hassan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Case throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
A head kick misses from Case.
Hassan throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
Case throws a leg kick
and Hassan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hassan checks a leg kick.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Case's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Case defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Case.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Case throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hassan.
Hassan connects with a looping right hand.
Hassan blocks a jab.
Case wants to slow Hassan down by chopping away at his legs.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Case moves away.
Case tried to counter with a leg kick but Hassan avoided it.
A big left from Hassan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Case appears to be looking for a big counter.
Case slips a straight right by Hassan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hassan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Case comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan moves forwards but Case connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Case moves away from the strike by Hassan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Case.
Case lands the left hand.
Case misses with a wild body shot.
Case moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Case misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Hassan.
Case with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hassan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan lands a glancing blow to the side of Case's head.
Case tries to work over Hassan's front leg with a kick but Hassan checks it.
A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Case looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abduwali Hassan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case looks for the body kick but Hassan saw that one coming.
Hassan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Case fails in his attempt to clinch.
Case fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Case takes one on the button.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Case misses its intended target.
Case takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case lands a body shot.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Case swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hassan punishes Case's body with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Hassan.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case throws a big shot that misses.
Case doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
Case is looking to clinch.
Case moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Case connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hassan. Hassan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
Case misses with a head kick.
Case moves out of range of the strikes.
Case throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
Hassan scores with a jab to the head.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Case pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hassan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hassan throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Case sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Case at a distance.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Jab, jab by Case - just one landing.
Case throws a series of punches but Hassan moves out of range.
Case lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Case's shoulder, as Case tries to avoid the shot.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Case tests Hassan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Case pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Case sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Case looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Hassan walks straight into a right hand from Case - that's dropped him! Case jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hassan from any more punishment! Hassan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Justin Case!
After the big win, Justin Case made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Abduwali Hassan spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym...'.
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