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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith Rodgers (ranked 1400 p4p, 2539 weight class) and Toran Roth (ranked 196 p4p, 323 weight class). Roth has chosen Dogodine u Prizrenu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Rodgers !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Toran Roth!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Roth checks a leg kick nicely.
Rodgers gets a takedown into half guard.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
Rodgers is trying to control. Roth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodgers lands strikes from half guard.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Roth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roth pushes Rodgers off looking to stand but Rodgers dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rodgers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rodgers stops Roth from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Rodgers has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Roth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rodgers working over Roth with some ground and pound. Roth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roth is trying to stand up here but Rodgers is controlling him well.
Roth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers slips a nice elbow through Roth's hands, connecting with Roth's forehead.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Roth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodgers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rodgers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Roth is trying to stand back up but Rodgers is controlling him
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodgers pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers working over Roth with some ground and pound. Roth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodgers trying to mount his opponent but Roth defends it.
Rodgers uses his free foot to push down on Roth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rodgers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rodgers with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rodgers lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Rodgers .
Rodgers landing strikes from the mount and Roth is in trouble!
Roth is trying to stand up.
Rodgers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Roth looks a forlorn figure.
Rodgers landing punches.
Roth working to try and regain half guard.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Roth that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Roth taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Rodgers .
 Roth is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth wants to control but Rodgers is having none of it.
Rodgers landing strikes from the mount.
Roth is still in real trouble! Can Rodgers finish him?
Rodgers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roth is looking to escape.
Roth seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodgers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rodgers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rodgers breaks from Roth's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Roth is in a horrible position here. Rodgers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rodgers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roth's face.
Rodgers connects with a bit shot that sees Roth covering up! More strikes from Rodgers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rodgers is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Rodgers !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Ferguson (ranked 1705 p4p, 594 weight class) and Bento Barboza (ranked 88 p4p, 33 weight class). Barboza has chosen Angel Of Death as his entrance music. Bento Barboza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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27 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khabib Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bento Barboza!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboza slips a jab from Ferguson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barboza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barboza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barboza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barboza! But no joy.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barboza makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ferguson really felt that one!
Barboza 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
enabling Barboza to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barboza counters with a body kick that stops Ferguson in his tracks momentarily.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Barboza cracks Ferguson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ferguson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barboza finish him?
 It looks like Khabib Ferguson has been cut.
Barboza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferguson doesn't seem bothered though.
Barboza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferguson. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barboza lands a big uppercut and Ferguson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ferguson looks OK. Barboza waves Ferguson back to his feet!
 Ferguson is rocked!
Barboza darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ferguson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Barboza before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
An out of breath Bento Barboza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Raffington (ranked 842 p4p, 688 weight class) and Henrique Rosa (ranked 125 p4p, 107 weight class). Raffington comes to the cage accompanied by Logan Lucky. Shane Raffington had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Raffington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henrique Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raffington throws a hook but Rosa blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rosa. Raffington shrugs it off though.
Rosa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosa misses with a body shot.
Rosa scores with a jab. Raffington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rosa ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Raffington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rosa jabs at Raffington's body.
Rosa's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rosa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Rosa is out of range.
Rosa feints a counter leg kick.
Rosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington misses with an uppercut
and Rosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crunch! Rosa slams his shin into Raffington's torso.
Raffington misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Rosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raffington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 It looks like Henrique Rosa has been cut.
Raffington takes a swing at Rosa's ribcage but misses.
Raffington throws a looping overhand right but Rosa ducks down to avoid it.
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Rosa moved out of range.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Rosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raffington slips under a jab.
Rosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rosa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raffington walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rosa.
Rosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raffington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raffington connects with a body shot.
Raffington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosa slips a jab and a cross from Raffington.
Henrique Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Rosa's head but Rosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Raffington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosa.
Raffington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Rosa saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosa.
Rosa scores with a hook.
Raffington misses with a body shot.
Rosa moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
Raffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rosa can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosa.
Rosa sizes up Raffington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raffington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rosa lands with a nice body punch.
Rosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Nice defenses there by Rosa.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Rosa.
Raffington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Rosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rosa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raffington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rosa scores with a nice body kick.
Raffington throws the left hand but Rosa avoids the punch easily.
Raffington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rosa.
Rosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosa scores with a push kick.
Rosa scores with a jab. Raffington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Raffington misses.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosa manages to avoid it.
Rosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Raffington throws an overhand right that lands on Rosa's shoulder, as Rosa tries to avoid the shot.
Raffington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rosa. Rosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Raffington will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Raffington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rosa thuds his right hand into Raffington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raffington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Rosa coming out on top.
Rosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A quick step to the side and Raffington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Rosa coming out on top.
Rosa blocks a head kick by Raffington.
Rosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raffington.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Rosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henrique Rosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rosa. Rosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Rosa with the inside leg kick.
Rosa lands a nice shot that snaps Raffington's head back.
Rosa misses with a wild body shot.
Rosa throws a lazy head kick
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Rosa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Rosa saw that one coming.
Rosa scores with a nice right hand.
Rosa lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington throws a looping overhand right but Rosa ducks down to avoid it.
Raffington throws a hook but Rosa avoids it easily.
Rosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Raffington.
Rosa scores with a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rosa 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.
Rosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raffington is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rosa with a nice calf kick.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Raffington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rosa.
Rosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosa.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Rosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raffington steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rosa. That one must have hurt.
Raffington tests Rosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Raffington blocks the leg kick.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Rosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raffington.
Rosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Raffington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rosa circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Rosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raffington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rosa cracks Raffington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rosa lands with an uppercut that bounces Raffington off the cage and back into range.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosa.
Rosa tries to clinch there but Raffington circles away.
Raffington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Raffington misses.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick and Rosa moves out of range easily.
Henrique Rosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rosa ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Rosa with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosa scores with a body shot.
Rosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raffington.
Raffington 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.
Rosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rosa connects with a body shot that sends Raffington's belly button to the back.
Raffington takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rosa tests Raffington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raffington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Rosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Rosa avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Rosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raffington throws out a loose jab but Rosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosa lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raffington momentarily.
Rosa lands with a slapping head kick.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosa.
Raffington 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.
Rosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raffington scores with a hook to the body. Rosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raffington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rosa throws a wild body kick that Raffington sees coming a mile off.
Rosa clobbers Raffington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Rosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henrique Rosa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rosa lands a jab to Raffington's midsection.
A big right from Raffington misses.
And Rosa responds with a good body kick, but Raffington manages to step out the way in time.
Rosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rosa blocks a jab.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Rosa counters with a body kick that stops Raffington in his tracks momentarily.
Rosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raffington takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Rosa.
Rosa with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Raffington should have avoided that one.
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Rosa.
Rosa feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Raffington.
Nice jab there from Rosa.
Rosa with a nice calf kick.
Raffington lands a jab to the head.
Rosa throws a leg kick which misses Raffington's front leg but catches the back leg as Raffington tries to avoid it.
Donk. Rosa catches Raffington right on the button with a cross.
Raffington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick and Rosa moves out of range easily.
Raffington 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rosa.
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Rosa moved out of range.
Rosa lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Rosa.
A jab from Rosa does it's job there.
Raffington misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Raffington. Those never looked like landing.
Rosa lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Raffington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raffington.
Rosa slips under a jab from Raffington.
A nice leg kick from Rosa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rosa defending well as Raffington loads up on a big left hand.
Rosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Rosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raffington's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Raffington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosa moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rosa thumps Raffington with a low kick.
Rosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rosa throws out a powerful jab.
Rosa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raffington throws a lazy head kick
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raffington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rosa scoring well with a low kick there.
Rosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosa scores with the left hand. Raffington knows he should have avoided that one.
Rosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raffington doesn't seem bothered though.
Raffington misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Rosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Raffington misses.
A nice side step and Rosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rosa lands a front kick.
Raffington throws a hook but Rosa blocks it.
Rosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Rosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raffington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rosa connects with an inside leg kick.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raffington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Rosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rosa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Rosa!
Henrique Rosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Ward (ranked 712 p4p, 858 weight class) and Albert Sojka (ranked 94 p4p, 110 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ward might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ERA - Ameno. Albert Sojka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maxim Ward's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Maxim Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sojka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Sojka throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sojka loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
Sojka misses with a looping left.
Ward walks into a stiff left hand from Sojka.
Ward lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sojka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sojka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sojka throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Sojka takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
Ward connects with a crisp jab.
Ward slips a straight right by Sojka.
Ward throws a body punch but Sojka moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sojka's half guard.
Sojka wants to get back to his feet.
Ward performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sojka wants to get back to his feet.
Sojka pushes Ward off but Ward dives into side control.
Ward prevents Sojka from escaping the position.
Ward is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sojka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ward prevents Sojka from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sojka throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Sojka throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Ward.
Sojka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ward.
Sojka throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Sojka slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Sojka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Sojka loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
Sojka tries to sprawl but Ward drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sojka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ward stops Sojka from getting back to his feet.
Ward wants to free his trapped foot but Sojka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sojka is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ward content just to control the position here.
Sojka's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ward sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sojka really wants to buck Ward off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Ward will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ward scores with a nice strike.
Sojka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ward.
Ward with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward appears to be looking for a big counter.
Albert Sojka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Sojka.
Sojka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Sojka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sojka throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sojka. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sojka just manages to avoid it.
Ward lands a nice hook to Sojka's body. Sojka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sojka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sojka throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Ward takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sojka is trying to stand up here but Ward is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Sojka defends it.
Sojka is looking to escape.
Maxim Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward moves nicely into side control.
Ward works to advance to full mount. Sojka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sojka wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sojka really wants to buck Ward off and get back to his feet.
Sojka somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Ward's corner calls for a 1-2. Ward obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sojka throws a body shot but no joy.
Albert Sojka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Sojka misses.
Sojka missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sojka throws a shot from downtown. Ward moves away and avoids it.
Sojka leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sojka throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.
Sojka tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses with a double jab.
Sojka misses with a body shot.
Ward blocks a jab.
Ward with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Sojka.
Sojka walks into a straight right hand from Ward.
Ward tries for a takedown but Sojka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Sojka misses.
Ward looking to score a takedown here. Sojka is defending well but Ward drives through and ends up in Sojka's guard.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ward trying to control but Sojka is working from the bottom.
Ward stops Sojka from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Sojka is retaining full guard.
Sojka wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sojka moves away.
Sojka scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sojka looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Albert Sojka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ward throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sojka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ward is in Sojka's guard.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ward stops Sojka from standing up.
Ward wants to control from the top but Sojka keeps moving.
Sojka wants to get back to his feet but Ward passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward prevents Sojka from standing back up.
Sojka scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ward manages to mount him!
Sojka is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward controlling the pace for now.
Sojka is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sojka is looking to escape.
Ward takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sojka is trying to stand up.
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sojka is looking to escape.
Ward controlling from the full mount.
Sojka really wants to buck Ward off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sojka is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sojka is trying to stand up.
Ward takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sojka wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ward has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim Ward tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Razkan Karmax (ranked 414 p4p, 239 weight class) and Dougal McCraken (ranked 54 p4p, 27 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Karmax might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BloodSports. McCraken has chosen Bulgine as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Razkan Karmax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCraken misses with a kick to the body
and Karmax counters with a straight right hand.
Karmax steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but Karmax is out of range.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Karmax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCraken clobbers Karmax with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karmax moves forwards but McCraken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Karmax.
Karmax jabs McCraken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karmax throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karmax scores with a decent looking hook.
Karmax blocks a head kick by McCraken.
McCraken delivers a nice body kick.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Karmax swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karmax checks the leg kick.
Karmax is looking to counter punch.
Karmax misses with a series of wild punches.
Karmax drops McCraken with a left and a right! Oh, McCraken is hurt - Karmax dives into side control looking to finish!
McCraken is rocked!
Karmax scoring with punches from side control.
McCraken is still in real trouble! Can Karmax finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karmax landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karmax looks up at the clock and then as McCraken takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Karmax smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McCraken is working to avoid the ground and pound but Karmax connects with a decent elbow.
Karmax tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Karmax 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.
McCraken tries to buck Karmax off but Karmax is having none of it.
Karmax lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Karmax working the body and head with strikes.
Karmax lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McCraken keeping his opponent close.
Karmax works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karmax working the ground and pound from side control.
McCraken seems to have recovered his senses.
Karmax is looking to take a break and control but McCraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karmax working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karmax landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McCraken tries to buck Karmax off but Karmax is having none of it.
Karmax is trying to ground and pound but McCraken uses the momentary lack of control by Karmax to regain half guard.
McCraken is looking to improve his position.
Karmax working over McCraken with some ground and pound. McCraken looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karmax connects with a nice short shot to McCraken's temple.
Karmax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCraken defending well though.
Karmax is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karmax takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCraken trying to hold on to Karmax's head to control him but Karmax postures up.
Karmax working McCraken over with strikes.
Karmax lands strikes from half guard.
McCraken tries to get to full guard but Karmax has control of the leg.
McCraken on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karmax looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCraken with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken tries to get to full guard but Karmax has control of the leg.
Karmax drops an elbow to the side of McCraken's head.
McCraken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karmax. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karmax slows the pace down in half guard.
Karmax prevents McCraken from improving his position.
McCraken trying to control from the bottom.
McCraken is doing well to control the position and prevent Karmax from advancing to side control.
Karmax winds up and cracks McCraken with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCraken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Razkan Karmax dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karmax was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Karmax tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
Karmax slips under a jab.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCraken throws a body punch but Karmax moves out of range.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCraken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karmax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken throws a sloppy head kick and Karmax moves out of range easily.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Karmax looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Karmax avoids it with no problem.
Karmax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
Karmax moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Karmax knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karmax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraken counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karmax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Karmax was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCraken.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karmax moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karmax lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
Karmax throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Karmax steps away.
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Karmax in the body.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karmax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCraken can do to turn this around?
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
A big right from Karmax misses.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karmax.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karmax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karmax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karmax scores with a sloppy right hand. McCraken should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karmax shoots in looking for a takedown but McCraken manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karmax's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karmax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karmax moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Karmax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karmax.
McCraken stuns Karmax with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from McCraken is predictable there
and Karmax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken slips a straight right by Karmax.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Karmax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken throws a lazy uppercut
and Karmax counters with a right hand to the body.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karmax takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karmax throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karmax.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
Karmax misses the shot to the body.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karmax.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken scores with a shot to the body.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karmax.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Karmax.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karmax throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karmax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and McCraken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
Karmax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken scores with a jab.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karmax shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCraken's guard.
McCraken is trying to control the position but Karmax postures up.
Karmax landing with the ground and pound.
Karmax working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Karmax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karmax. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karmax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karmax avoids a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Karmax tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken lands a jab to the head.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karmax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karmax was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Karmax cracks McCraken with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karmax misses with a double jab
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Karmax was not able to check.
Karmax defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Karmax misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karmax misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken with a hook.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Karmax's front leg but catches the back leg as Karmax tries to avoid it.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karmax was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Karmax avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Karmax.
McCraken misses with a straight right.
Karmax throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
Karmax digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Karmax.
A nice side step and McCraken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karmax misses the shot to the body.
Karmax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Karmax.
Karmax moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken throws a front kick that sends Karmax stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karmax throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
A punch combination from McCraken misses.
McCraken tests Karmax's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCraken lands with a hook. Karmax tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCraken misses with a body punch
and Karmax counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karmax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karmax moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and Karmax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from McCraken misses.
Karmax misses with a series of wild punches.
Karmax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Karmax.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karmax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Karmax's body. Karmax takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karmax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken is looking to slow Karmax down with leg kicks.
Karmax connects with a right hand. McCraken shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karmax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karmax has time to react.
Karmax closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from Karmax.
Karmax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
Nice shot by McCraken.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karmax.
Karmax is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karmax takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCraken takes one on the button.
Karmax throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karmax looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCraken 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
A relieved looking Dougal McCraken thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Tucker (ranked 1040 p4p, 1240 weight class) and Jon Christ (ranked 160 p4p, 190 weight class). Tucker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Faith of The Heart. Charles Tucker had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205
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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 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Christ!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Tucker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Christ misses with a right hand
and Tucker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christ tries to move into range but Tucker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Jon Christ has been cut.
A head kick misses from Christ.
We've been told by Tucker's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tucker cracks Christ with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tucker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Christ to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ misses with a double jab
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christ is rocked!
Christ throws a head kick but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Tucker misses the target.
Christ misses with a left hand
and Tucker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christ misses with a leg kick.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christ throws a hook but Tucker blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Christ. That snapped Tucker's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker cracks Christ with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tucker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Christ to stand back up!
Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Tucker finish him?
That has opened up Jon Christ's cut even more.
Christ thows a leg kick but Tucker checks it
and Tucker counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Tucker!
Charles Tucker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 215 p4p, 270 weight class) and Manny Johnson (ranked 30 p4p, 35 weight class). Ainsworth comes to the cage accompanied by Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin'. Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by On The Run . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Ainsworth moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ainsworth throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Ainsworth steps away.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Ainsworth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson defending well as Ainsworth loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the body
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Ainsworth jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ainsworth works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Ainsworth lands with a cross.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A shot to the body from Ainsworth misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Ainsworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ainsworth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice uppercut lands for Ainsworth. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Ainsworth shakes it off.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Ainsworth saw it coming and moves away.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Johnson cracks Ainsworth with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ainsworth misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth lands with a right hand.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ainsworth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ainsworth counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ainsworth.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Ainsworth shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Johnson throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ainsworth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Ainsworth counters with an outside leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Ainsworth's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Ainsworth's ribs.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Johnson backs away, Ainsworth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Ainsworth as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ainsworth moved away.
Ainsworth jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ainsworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Ainsworth blocks the body kick.
Ainsworth digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Johnson motions for Ainsworth to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A left and a right from Ainsworth both land. Nice combination.
Johnson tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ainsworth is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Ainsworth.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
As Johnson backs away, Ainsworth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
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 Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Ainsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Ainsworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ainsworth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ainsworth. Ainsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Johnson tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donk. Johnson catches Ainsworth right on the button with a cross.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Ainsworth scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ainsworths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ainsworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Ainsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crunch! Ainsworth slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilfred Ainsworth.
Well Ainsworth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!
A victorious Wilfred Ainsworth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Riker (ranked 360 p4p, 943 weight class) and Xandao Couceiro (ranked 23 p4p, 46 weight class). Riker comes to the cage accompanied by In The Summertime. Couceiro has chosen Welcome to my Nightmare- Alice Cooper as his entrance music. The key to victory for William Riker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Riker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riker swings for the body but Couceiro moves out of range.
Riker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couceiro.
Riker slaps away a takedown attempt from Couceiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Riker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Couceiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Riker counter with a right hand.
No luck for Couceiro with that takedown attempt.
Riker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
William Riker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xandao Couceiro.
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown but Riker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Couceiro looks to move away, Riker throws a big counter combo but Couceiro just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Riker. Couceiro falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Riker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Riker!
William Riker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 19 p4p, 161 weight class) and Azor Ahai (ranked 5 p4p, 25 weight class). Lõhmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 52 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azor Ahai!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lõhmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lõhmus misses with a right hand
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab.
Lõhmus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ahai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lõhmus throws a front kick aimed at Ahai's knee but Ahai avoids it well.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Ahai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Ahai moves away and avoids it.
Ahai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahai throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahai.
Ahai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch lands to the side of Ahai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lõhmus lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahai.
Lõhmus connects with a jab.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Ahai feints a counter leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahai connects with a solid leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Ahai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Ahai avoids it easily.
Lõhmus misses with a body kick.
Ahai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Lõhmus
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lõhmus scores with a nice head shot.
Ahai connects with a crisp jab.
Ahai throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lõhmus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ahai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ahai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Ahai throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
Ahai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lõhmus is looking to chop away at Ahai's legs.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that misses
and Ahai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahai connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lõhmus jabs Ahai right on the nose. Ahai blinks but takes it well.
Ahai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lõhmus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahai scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahai lands with an uppercut that bounces Lõhmus off the cage and back into range.
Ahai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lõhmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lõhmus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahai. Ahai obviously looking to wear him down.
Lõhmus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lõhmus looks to throw a body kick
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab.
Lõhmus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Ahai strikes.
Lõhmus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lõhmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahai.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus looks to land a body kick but Ahai moved away.
Ahai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Lõhmus.
Ahai missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahai looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Ahai misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Ahai throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahai takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Lõhmus misses its intended target.
Ahai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lõhmus throws an off balance right hand
and Ahai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Ahai blocks it.
Lõhmus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lõhmus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
Ahai connects with a looping right hand.
Lõhmus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ahai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lõhmus has time to react.
Lõhmus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick as Ahai jumps back.
A jab from Ahai misses.
Lõhmus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good exchange - Ahai coming out on top.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahai. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ahai just manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lõhmus throws a jab when Ahai was well out of range.
Ahai throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahai checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahai. That did some damage!
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lõhmus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lõhmus throws a chopping leg kick but Ahai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ahai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lõhmus wants to slow Ahai down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lõhmus thuds his right hand into Ahai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lõhmus throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lõhmus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Ahai misses with a low kick.
Ahai scores with a jab. Lõhmus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahai.
Good shot there by Ahai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Ahai as he checks the leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ahai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Ahai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lõhmus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahai lands a jab to the nose.
Ahai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahai wants to slow Lõhmus down by chopping away at his legs.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahai.
Lõhmus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Lõhmus.
Ahai lands a jab to the head.
Lõhmus with a jab.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahai lands a nice hook to Lõhmus's body. Lõhmus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ahai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahai throws out a leg kick but Lõhmus moves out of range and Ahai only half commits.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus misses the body punch
and Ahai counters with a nice body kick.
Lõhmus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus lands a nice hook to Ahai's body. Ahai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lõhmus.
A clash of legs there as Lõhmus blocks the low kick.
Ahai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ahai lands an overhand right.
Ahai slips a jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Ahai's head but Ahai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lõhmus misses with a left hand
and Ahai counters with a nice body shot.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahai was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with the left hand. Ahai knows he should have avoided that one.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Ahai throws a big counter head kick but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
Ahai throws a push kick but Lõhmus slaps the foot to one side.
Ahai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahai throws a front kick aimed at Lõhmus's knee but Lõhmus avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but Ahai moved out of range nicely.
Ahai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lõhmus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lõhmus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Ahai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lõhmus in his tracks.
Ahai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahai feints a counter leg kick.
Ahai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Ahai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lõhmus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lõhmus blocks a leg kick.
Ahai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahai's hands.
Ahai walks into a left hand.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Ahai blocks it.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Ahai's head but Ahai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lõhmus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lõhmus throws a solid leg kick but Ahai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lõhmus.
Ahai thinks about the counter body kick.
Ahai moves out of range of the leg kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Ahai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ahai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus tries to work over Ahai's front leg with a kick but Ahai checks it.
It seemed like Ahai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick
and Ahai counters with a nice body shot.
Ahai throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Lõhmus is predictable there
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahai slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Ahai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahai is just out of range.
It seemed like Ahai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahai misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azor Ahai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahai looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Ahai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahai feints a counter leg kick.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Ahai moved out of range.
Ahai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Ahai.
Ahai blocks a head kick by Lõhmus.
Good leg kick by Ahai.
Lõhmus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick nicely.
Lõhmus lands with a cross.
Lõhmus throws a chopping leg kick but Ahai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Ahai.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Ahai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahai throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Ahai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Lõhmus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ahai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahai throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Ahai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahai drops his hands momentarily and Lõhmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lõhmus thuds his right hand into Ahai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahai.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot.
Lõhmus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ahai back to the cage. Lõhmus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ahai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahai misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Ahai lands with a right hand.
That kick from Lõhmus tenderised Ahai's leg. Ahai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Ahai moved away.
Ahai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahai slips under a jab.
A low kick from Ahai misses
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Ahai misses.
Lõhmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahai manages to avoid it.
Ahai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Ahai.
Ahai lands a nice hook to Lõhmus's body. Lõhmus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lõhmus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Lõhmus throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ahai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lõhmus tries to work over Ahai's front leg with a kick but Ahai checks it.
Ahai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus needs to keep his hands up - Ahai had a free shot at his head there.
Ahai throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai throws a leg kick that misses.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ahai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
That kick from Ahai tenderised Lõhmus's leg. Lõhmus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahai.
Ahai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahai.
Ahai just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus lands with a shot to the body.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Ahai throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Lõhmus misses its intended target.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ahai checks it well.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the body.
Ahai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Lõhmus misses
and Ahai counters with a right hand to the body.
Lõhmus lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahai counters with a body kick.
Ahai checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahai.
Ahai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Ahai avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Lõhmus misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ahai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lõhmus's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Ahai checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Ahai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but Ahai moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joosep Lõhmus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lõhmus is looking to chop away at Ahai's legs.
Ahai thows a body kick. Lõhmus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lõhmus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ahai lands a glancing blow to the side of Lõhmus's head.
Ahai connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahai avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
Ahai lands with a good body shot.
Ahai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lõhmus.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick that knocks Ahai off balance momentarily.
Ahai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ahai throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Ahai's shoulder, as Ahai tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses Ahai's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahai tries to avoid it.
Ahai connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ahai.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Ahai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lõhmus tries to land a front kick but Ahai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Ahai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ahai connects with a solid leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a solid leg kick but Ahai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lõhmus.
Lõhmus is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Ahai moved out of range.
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Ahai avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ahai.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A jab from Ahai misses.
Donk. Lõhmus catches Ahai right on the button with a cross.
Ahai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahai.
Ahai looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahai throws a front kick that sends Lõhmus stumbling back into the cage.
Ahai connects with a body shot that sends Lõhmus's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lõhmus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahai lands a nice hook to Lõhmus's body. Lõhmus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahai was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahai.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ahai.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Ahai moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Ahai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Ahai.
Nice body punch from Ahai.
Ahai scores with a leg kick.
Ahai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ahai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahai throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai throws the kick towards the body but Lõhmus avoids it.
Ahai lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Ahai. Beautiful body shot.
Ahai with a jab.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Ahai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lõhmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahai throws out the jab.
Ahai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that misses
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahai slips a jab from Lõhmus.
As Lõhmus backs off Ahai throws a huge counter combo but Lõhmus manages to avoid it all.
Lõhmus scores with a jab. Ahai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahai.
Lõhmus tries to work over Ahai's front leg with a kick but Ahai checks it.
Lõhmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahai. That did some damage!
Lõhmus throws a hook but Ahai avoids it easily.
Ahai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Ahai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Ahai.
Ahai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Ahai.
As Ahai backs away, Lõhmus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ahai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Ahai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Ahai's ribcage but misses.
Ahai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ahai just manages to avoid it.
Ahai scores with a jab to the body.
Ahai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Ahai tenderised Lõhmus's leg. Lõhmus is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Ahai does no damage.
A head kick misses from Ahai.
Ahai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azor Ahai dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lõhmus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lõhmus lands a really nice looking cross but Ahai seems unphased.
Nice cross by Ahai.
Lõhmus scores with the left hand. Ahai knows he should have avoided that one.
Lõhmus gets tackled into the cage by Ahai. Ahai maintains the clinch.
Lõhmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Lõhmus.
Ahai throws a solid leg kick but Lõhmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ahai.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Ahai misses the jab.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Ahai slips the punch.
Ahai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahai.
Lõhmus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lõhmus misses the body punch
and Ahai counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahai lands a jab to Lõhmus's midsection.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Ahai misses.
Ahai throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahai misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus tries a head kick but it misses.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
Ahai looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahai. Ahai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ahai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Ahai.
Ahai is looking to clinch but Lõhmus is avoiding it.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ahai defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that misses
and Ahai counters with a good low kick that Lõhmus was not able to check.
A big left from Ahai misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
Ahai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahai just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahai lands a nice hook to Lõhmus's body. Lõhmus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Ahai.
Ahai avoids the head kick by Lõhmus.
A jab from Ahai does it's job there.
A slow jab from Ahai misses its intended target.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahai.
Nice cross by Ahai.
Lõhmus throws a wild body kick that Ahai sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahai punishes Lõhmus's body with a nice straight punch.
Lõhmus cracks a nice hook into Ahai's ribs.
Ahai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Nice defenses there by Ahai.
Ahai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Ahai moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lõhmus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lõhmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahai counters with a thumping low kick.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Ahai ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahai.
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ahai walks into a left hand.
Ahai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lõhmus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lõhmus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that misses
and Ahai counters with an inside leg kick.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahai.
Ahai takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Ahai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ahai throws a body shot but no joy.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that misses.
Ahai slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Ahai looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Ahai.
Ahai just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahai misses with a straight left.
Ahai throws a shot to the body.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
Donk. Ahai catches Lõhmus right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azor Ahai.
Well Ahai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Joosep Lõhmus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aurelius Augustus (ranked 5 p4p, 185 weight class) and Orlando Sanguinetti (ranked 2 p4p, 27 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Aurelius Augustus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Sanguinetti!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanguinetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Augustus.
Augustus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanguinetti throws out the jab.
Augustus motions for Sanguinetti to come forward. Augustus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanguinetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguinetti.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Sanguinetti as he checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sanguinetti.
Augustus blocks a jab.
Sanguinetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Augustus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Augustus scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanguinetti should have avoided that one.
Augustus misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Augustus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanguinetti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augustus.
Nice defenses there by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti thuds his right hand into Augustus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanguinetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Augustus misses with a left hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanguinetti lands with a nice combination. Augustus backs away looking to recover.
Sanguinetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Augustus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanguinetti 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.
Sanguinetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus throws the left hand but Sanguinetti avoids the punch easily.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Augustus misses with a leg kick.
Augustus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanguinetti moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Sanguinetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanguinetti checks a low kick from Augustus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguinetti! But no joy.
Augustus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti checks it.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
And Augustus counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanguinetti blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
Sanguinetti connects with the punch.
Sanguinetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Augustus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augustus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanguinetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanguinetti. That snapped Augustus's head back.
Sanguinetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Sanguinetti's shoulder, as Sanguinetti tries to avoid the shot.
Augustus slips under a jab from Sanguinetti.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Sanguinetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanguinetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut.
Augustus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguinetti moves away.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Augustus avoids the punch easily.
Sanguinetti drops his hands momentarily and Augustus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanguinetti throws out the jab.
Augustus throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Augustus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanguinetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Augustus connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sanguinetti.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses.
Augustus throws a low kick but Sanguinetti avoids it.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
Augustus misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Sanguinetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Augustus lands a body shot.
Sanguinetti takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus delivers a nice body kick.
Sanguinetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus scores with a body shot.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
Sanguinetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanguinetti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Augustus throws a chopping leg kick but Sanguinetti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanguinetti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Sanguinetti.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Sanguinetti's shoulder, as Sanguinetti tries to avoid the shot.
Sanguinetti staying out of range there.
Sanguinetti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Augustus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanguinetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanguinetti lands with a good body shot.
Sanguinetti misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
Sanguinetti blocks a leg kick.
Augustus swings for the body but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanguinetti's hands.
A slow jab from Sanguinetti misses its intended target.
Augustus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Augustus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanguinetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Orlando Sanguinetti will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Sanguinetti moves away and avoids it.
Sanguinetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Sanguinetti.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanguinetti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanguinetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
An inside leg kick from Augustus misses.
A big right from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot.
Augustus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Augustus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanguinetti under the eye.
Augustus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aurelius Augustus is winning the standup battle so far.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Sanguinetti slips the punch.
Nice shot by Augustus.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut. Augustus saw that one coming.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguinetti with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanguinetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Sanguinetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanguinetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanguinetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanguinetti throws out the jab.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanguinetti lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Augustus misses the jab.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguinetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augustus slips a jab and a cross from Sanguinetti.
Augustus takes one to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Nice cross by Sanguinetti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanguinetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanguinetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanguinetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti misses the shot to the body.
Augustus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Augustus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Augustus connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanguinetti sizes up Augustus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanguinetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanguinetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Sanguinetti.
Augustus scores with a shot to the body.
Augustus staying out of range there.
Augustus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanguinetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Augustus throws a hook but Sanguinetti blocks it.
Sanguinetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanguinetti avoids the body shot from Augustus.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanguinetti.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
Augustus throws a looping overhand right but Sanguinetti ducks down to avoid it.
Augustus throws a hook but Sanguinetti avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Sanguinetti moves away and avoids it.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut.
Sanguinetti works the jab nicely.
Sanguinetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Sanguinetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Sanguinetti's shoulder, as Sanguinetti tries to avoid the shot.
Augustus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Augustus blocks it.
Sanguinetti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Sanguinetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanguinetti throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanguinetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Sanguinetti.
Augustus misses with a head kick.
Sanguinetti cracks Augustus with an open hand slap.
Augustus throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Augustus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanguinetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Augustus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Sanguinetti.
Augustus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Augustus needs to keep his hands up - Sanguinetti had a free shot at his head there.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanguinetti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguinetti is just out of range.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Orlando Sanguinetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
That kick from Augustus tenderised Sanguinetti's leg. Sanguinetti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanguinetti lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanguinetti feints a jab promting Augustus to slip. Sanguinetti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Augustus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sanguinetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Sanguinetti moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Sanguinetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Augustus lands with an overhand left.
Sanguinetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanguinetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Augustus misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Augustus lunges at Sanguinetti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanguinetti's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanguinetti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanguinetti misses with a few strikes there.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Sanguinetti lands a nice shot that snaps Augustus's head back.
A swing and a miss from Sanguinetti.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Sanguinetti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Augustus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanguinetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Augustus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanguinetti under the eye.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut. Augustus saw that one coming.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Augustus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanguinetti checks a leg kick.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
Augustus throws a lazy right hand but Sanguinetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguinetti moves away.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti blocks a head kick by Augustus.
Augustus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Augustus misses.
Augustus moves out of range as Sanguinetti strikes.
A big left from Augustus misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Augustus.
Augustus with a nice cross.
Sanguinetti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Augustus doesn't seem bothered though.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Sanguinetti slips the punch.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguinetti.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanguinetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Augustus.
Augustus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for Sanguinetti.
Augustus moves out of range as Sanguinetti strikes.
Augustus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanguinetti momentarily.
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus scores with a nice strike.
Sanguinetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Augustus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanguinetti counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Augustus misses.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus throws a looping overhand right but Sanguinetti ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Sanguinetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Augustus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Augustus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanguinetti has time to react.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Augustus avoids the punch easily.
Augustus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti is out of range.
Augustus with a hook.
Augustus jabs Sanguinetti right on the nose. Sanguinetti blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook.
Augustus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Augustus scores with a body shot.
Sanguinetti looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanguinetti connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti blocks a low kick nicely.
Augustus throws a hook but Sanguinetti avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguinetti! But no joy.
Sanguinetti looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
Sanguinetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanguinetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Augustus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Augustus scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanguinetti should have avoided that one.
Augustus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Augustus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch lands to the side of Augustus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanguinetti lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Sanguinetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Augustus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sanguinetti jabs Augustus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanguinetti lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Sanguinetti finds it's target.
Augustus jabs Sanguinetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Augustus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Orlando Sanguinetti just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Augustus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut. Augustus saw that one coming.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Augustus.
Sanguinetti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Augustuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguinetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augustus lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Augustus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Augustus.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanguinetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanguinetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Augustus on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanguinetti misses with a straight right.
Sanguinetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus staying out of range there.
Augustus connects with a body shot that sends Sanguinetti's belly button to the back.
Sanguinetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Augustus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Augustus avoids the punch easily.
Sanguinetti checks a leg kick.
Augustus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Sanguinetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti checks the leg kick.
Sanguinetti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Augustus takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
Sanguinetti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Augustus takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
Sanguinetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanguinetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Sanguinetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Augustus on the side of the head.
Sanguinetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanguinetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot.
Augustus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus misses with a hook
and Sanguinetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanguinetti swinging wildly here.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab.
Sanguinetti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Augustus scores with the left hand. Sanguinetti knows he should have avoided that one.
Augustus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Augustus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanguinetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Augustus moves out of range as Sanguinetti strikes.
Sanguinetti moves forwards but Augustus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Sanguinetti.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti throws a shot to the body.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Augustus misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Augustus throws a hook but Sanguinetti blocks it.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Augustus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Augustus.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Sanguinetti.
Augustus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanguinetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanguinetti defending well as Augustus loads up on a big left hand.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Sanguinetti.
Augustus defending well as Sanguinetti loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanguinetti throws a looping overhand right but Augustus ducks down to avoid it.
Sanguinetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Augustus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanguinetti checks it well.
A left and a right from Sanguinetti both land. Nice combination.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping right.
Sanguinetti drops his hands momentarily and Augustus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanguinetti staying out of range there.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguinetti moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight right.
Sanguinetti digs a good body shot into Augustus's ribs.
Sanguinetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustus.
Augustus throws a leg kick which misses Sanguinetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanguinetti tries to avoid it.
A jab from Augustus misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sanguinetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Augustus on the side of the head.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguinetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut.
Augustus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanguinetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Augustus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanguinetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws a right hand that Augustus ducks under and follows up with a left that Augustus also avoids with ease.
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Augustus.
A little jabbing left from Sanguinetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanguinetti with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanguinetti defending well as Augustus loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Augustus avoids the punch easily.
As Sanguinetti backs away, Augustus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanguinetti.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Augustus slips under a jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti staying out of range there.
Sanguinetti lands with a cross.
Augustus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Augustus tries to land a leg kick but Sanguinetti saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanguinetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
Sanguinetti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Augustus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanguinetti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Augustus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Augustus.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanguinetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Augustus.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Nice jab there from Augustus.
Augustus defending well as Sanguinetti loads up on a big left hand.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Sanguinetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Sanguinetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Sanguinetti.
It seemed like Sanguinetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Augustus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanguinetti's hands.
Augustus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Augustus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aurelius Augustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab.
Sanguinetti misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Sanguinetti thuds a left hand into Augustus's body.
Augustus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti checks it.
Sanguinetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanguinetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
Augustus fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanguinetti in the body.
Augustus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanguinetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Sanguinetti lands a slapping body shot.
Augustus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti lands with a straight right. Augustus didn't see that one coming.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
Augustus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.
Augustus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Augustus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanguinetti connects with a body shot.
Sanguinetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Augustus momentarily.
Sanguinetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti 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.
Sanguinetti sizes up Augustus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanguinetti blocks a jab.
Sanguinetti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Augustus.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanguinetti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Augustus slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orlando Sanguinetti.
Well Sanguinetti 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Orlando Sanguinetti!
Orlando Sanguinetti is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Orlando Sanguinetti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Aurelius Augustus was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.
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