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LFC 19: Law PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obasi has chosen Overkill as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
146 lbs
39 - 17 - 0 |
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38
148 lbs
35 - 24 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimo Pukki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Solomon Obasi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Pukki.
Obasi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Obasi moves out of range as Pukki strikes.
Obasi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pukki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pukki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obasi's hands.
Pukki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pukki misses with an uppercut.
Pukki takes a swing at Obasi's ribcage but misses.
Obasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Pukki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Obasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Obasi scores with a takedown into Pukki's guard.
Obasi stops Pukki from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki is trying to keep Obasi in close.
Obasi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Obasi preventing the sweep.
Pukki pushes Obasi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Obasi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raimo Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Obasi.
Nice shot lands for Pukki.
Pukki loads up on a big right hand but Obasi slips the punch.
Obasi scores with the left hand. Pukki knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi scores with a nice body kick.
Pukki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obasi.
Pukki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obasi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pukki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pukki tries to bench press Obasi off him but Obasi keeps the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obasi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pukki is avoiding damage well.
Pukki is trying to buck Obasi off.
Obasi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pukki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Obasi's guard! Nice work there by Pukki!
Pukki is looking to pass into half guard but Obasi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Obasi is in guard.
Obasi prevents Pukki from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pukki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Obasi is controlling him.
Obasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obasi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Obasi stopping the sweep attempt from Pukki.
Obasi postures up in Pukki's guard and throws a big left but Pukki blocks it.
Pukki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi won't allow Pukki to sweep him here.
Obasi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Obasi throwing strikes from guard but Pukki blocks nicely.
Obasi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pukki keeping full guard, as Obasi tries to pass.
Obasi chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obasi prevents Pukki from getting back to his feet.
Pukki trying to control the position.
Obasi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obasi wants to pass the guard but Pukki is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raimo Pukki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pukki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Pukki misses.
Pukki thows a body shot but no joy.
Obasi dives in for a single leg takedown but Pukki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pukki.
A short left from Pukki.
Pukki tries to work over Obasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pukki is looking to control Obasi's arms but Obasi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pukki has his back to the cage.
Obasi lands a nice uppercut.
Pukki stalling the fight.
Pukki stops a takedown attempt from Obasi.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pukki.
Pukki looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki lands an uppercut.
Obasi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pukki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raimo Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Obasi.
Obasi tries to score a body lock takedown but Pukki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pukki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obasi trying to land knees to the body.
Obasi just leaning against Pukki, taking a breather.
Obasi is trying to stall.
Pukki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Obasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obasi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Obasi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pukki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Obasi.
Obasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Obasi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pukki trying to control the action but Obasi is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obasi wants to control but Pukki postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi is trying to work for a sweep but Pukki has mounted him!
Obasi wants to control but Pukki is having none of it.
Pukki cracks Obasi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Obasi tries to hold on but Pukki postures up.
Obasi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pukki wants to stand up but Obasi is controlling him.
Pukki pushes Obasi off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Obasi with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki jabs Obasi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obasi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pukki counters with a stiff right hand.
Pukki thumps Obasi with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pukki checks a leg kick nicely.
Obasi takes a swing at Pukki's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pukki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pukki misses the jab.
Pukki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obasi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Pukki dominated that second round.
That's time! Pukki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pukki lands a nice shot to the body.
Obasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pukki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obasi.
Obasi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pukki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Obasi ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
Obasi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obasi ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
Pukki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obasi manages to avoid it.
Pukki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pukki slaps away a takedown attempt from Obasi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi moves away from the strike by Pukki.
Pukki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obasi.
Obasi misses with a takedown attempt - Pukki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Obasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Pukki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Obasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Raimo Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Obasi.
Pukki swings for the body but Obasi moves out of range.
Obasi misses with a left hand
and Pukki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obasi avoids the body shot from Pukki.
Pukki digs a good body shot into Obasi's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Pukki.
Raimo Pukki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Pukki misses.
Pukki misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Pukki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raimo Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obasi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Solomon Obasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pukki missing with a left hand there. Obasi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obasi ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
Pukki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obasi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Obasi lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pukki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki prevents Obasi from improving his position.
Obasi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pukki is working away from the top position though.
Pukki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Obasi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pukki is working away from the top position though.
Pukki wants to take a breather but Obasi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Obasi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Obasi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pukki is trying to control the action in half guard but Obasi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Raimo Pukki just wasn't active enough.
Obasi misses with a few strikes there.
Solomon Obasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Pukki finds it's target.
Obasi defending well as Pukki loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pukki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A bone on bone clash there as Pukki blocks the leg kick.
Obasi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Pukki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pukki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Pukki!
During a confident post fight interview, Raimo Pukki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Seven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
30 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armand Agasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Seven!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seven shoots in but no luck this time.
Agasi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agasi throws out the jab.
Seven shoots in but Agasi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Armand Agasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Seven.
Seven goes for a double leg but Agasi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Agasi continues to drive forward.
Agasi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seven backwards.
Agasi wants the takedown. Seven is fighting it off but Agasi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Seven's guard against the cage.
Agasi lands a couple of digs.
Seven has control of Agasi's left arm, preventing Agasi from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agasi wants to control from the top but Seven keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Agasi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Agasi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seven working for submissions but it's allowed Agasi to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seven manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Agasi postures up.
Seven wants to sweep here but Agasi controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Agasi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Seven looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Agasi passes into half guard.
Seven is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Agasi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Agasi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seven wants to get back to his feet.
Agasi trying to mount his opponent but Seven defends it.
Seven is staying active underneath Agasi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Agasi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Seven trying to control from the bottom.
Agasi prevents Seven from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agasi trying to mount his opponent but Seven defends it.
Agasi prevents Seven from improving his position.
Seven keeps trying to improve his position.
Agasi is taking a breather. Seven says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Seven tries to roll over but Agasi keeps him under control.
Agasi wants to free his trapped foot but Seven is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Agasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seven keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Agasi scores with a jab. Seven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Agasi.
Seven moves out of range of the strikes.
Seven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Seven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seven fails with a takedown attempt.
Agasi tests Seven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Agasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Agasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seven on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Agasi checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Agasi.
Agasi throws an overhand right that lands on Seven's shoulder, as Seven tries to avoid the shot.
Agasi missing with a left hand there. Seven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Agasi looks to land a left hand but Seven moved out of range nicely.
Armand Agasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agasi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Agasi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Seven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Seven shoots in looking for a takedown. Agasi tries to sprawl out of it but Seven keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Agasi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Seven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Agasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seven takes one to the side of the head.
Agasi with a jab.
Agasi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Seven fails to land the takedown.
Agasi swings away with a body shot that misses
so Seven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Seven looks winded!
Agasi wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seven cracks Agasi with a solid left hand.
Seven wants to control from the top but Agasi keeps moving.
Agasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seven is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Agasi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Agasi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seven has time to react.
Agasi misses with a body shot.
Seven fails to land the takedown.
Agasi throws out a loose jab but Seven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seven or perhaps it was just good defense by Agasi, which made it look bad.
Agasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seven.
Seven moves out of range of the strikes.
Seven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Agasi connects with a jab.
Seven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Agasi as he jumps to the side.
Armand Agasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Seven.
Seven ducks right into an uppercut from Agasi.
Seven dives in for a single leg takedown but Agasi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Agasi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Agasi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Agasi cracks Seven with a big right hand but Seven just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Seven is not content to let Agasi control the position.
Seven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Agasi prevents Seven from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Agasi trying to control the position but Seven is working away.
Agasi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Agasi tries to move to mount but Seven blocks the move with his legs.
Agasi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Agasi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seven tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Agasi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Seven is in all sorts of trouble here.
Agasi tries to control but Seven wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agasi looking to finish Seven with some ground and pound. This is bad for Seven!
Agasi with good strikes from the mount here!
Agasi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Seven is on top in guard.
Seven postures up in Agasi's guard and throws a big left but Agasi blocks it.
My spies in CB Gym inform me that Seven has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Seven is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Agasi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Agasi has escaped and now he's on top!
Agasi wants to control from the top but Seven keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Agasi there.
Agasi trying to control from half guard but Seven is working away.
Agasi seems to be looking for submissions.
Agasi wants to take a breather but Seven is having none of it.
Seven actively working from the bottom here.
Armand Agasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Agasi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seven 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.
Agasi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seven is just riding it out for now. Agasi eventually gives up the hold.
Seven is looking to escape.
Agasi is nestled in close to Seven, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Agasi seems to be working for a kimura but Seven defends the submission attempt.
Seven trying to control from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agasi working Seven over with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Agasi not doing much here.
Seven looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Agasi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Seven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Agasi pinned against the cage. Agasi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Seven looks for a takedown but Agasi sprawls well.
Agasi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Armand Agasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Agasi throws a good cross that connects.
Agasi lands a nice looking body shot.
Agasi works Seven's body with a nice hook.
Seven fails to land the takedown.
Armand Agasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Seven.
Agasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seven gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Agasi.
Agasi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seven.
Agasi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agasi lands a jab-cross combination.
Agasi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Agasi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Agasi gets caught napping as Seven dives in and scores a takedown. Agasi manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Seven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Agasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seven is one step ahead there.
Seven stands and throws Agasi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Agasi defending against the ground and pound.
Seven lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Agasi down.
Agasi can't do much from the bottom here.
Seven scores with a couple of short elbows.
Armand Agasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seven scoring with punches and elbows.
Seven wants to control for a moment but Agasi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Seven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Seven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Agasi is positioning himself well to prevent Seven advancing to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agasi is refusing to be controlled, as Seven sits in half guard.
Agasi manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi has Seven pulled in close to control his posture.
Agasi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Agasi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Seven keeping moving, preventing Agasi from controlling successfully.
Agasi postures up.
Agasi is stalling in the full guard.
Seven looking to control but Agasi passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agasi slows the pace down in half guard.
Seven wants to control but Agasi is keeping busy.
Patrick Seven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Agasi slips a jab from Seven.
Seven has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agasi misses with the combination.
Agasi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Seven eats them both and turns towards Agasi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Agasi stuffs the takedown attempt from Seven. Seven gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Agasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Agasi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Agasi!
A very excited looking Armand Agasi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sun Hui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Kaminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
185 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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27
191 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sun Hui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcin Kaminski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hui 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.
Kaminski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Hui does no damage.
We've been informed that Kaminski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kaminski throws a series of punches but Hui avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaminski.
Hui shoots in for a takedown but Kaminski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hui keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaminski.
A left and a right from Kaminski both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Sun Hui has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaminski lands a left and a right that send Hui crashing to the mat, dazed. Kaminski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hui is rocked!
Kaminski looks to land a right hand but Hui moved out of range.
Oh Hui is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaminski misses with a double jab.
Hui seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaminski scores with a shot to the body.
Kaminski tries to clinch up but Hui circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Kaminski. No joy for Hui on that attempt.
Kaminski tests Hui's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaminski throws out the jab.
Kaminski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaminski feints and then cracks Hui's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hui down.
Hui lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kaminski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaminski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaminski misses with a two punch combination.
Kaminski scores with a sloppy right hand. Hui should have avoided that one.
Kaminski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaminski tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaminski misses with a hook
and Hui counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaminski wants to clinch up but Hui keeps it at a distance.
Hui tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaminski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hui somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Hui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hui avoids the head kick by Kaminski.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hui. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kaminski lands a head kick. Hui smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kaminski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hui paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hui listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaminski wants to clinch.
Kaminski forces Hui back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaminski tries to land knees in the clinch but Hui avoids the damage to the body.
Kaminski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaminski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Kaminski.
Kaminski lands an elbow inside.
Kaminski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kaminski stalling against the cage.
Kaminski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hui gets tackled into the cage by Kaminski. Kaminski maintains the clinch.
Kaminski can't find room to land a body shot as Hui controls the action.
Kaminski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sun Hui's cut is getting worse.
Kaminski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kaminski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Kaminski's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaminski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huis head.
Hui wants to take the fight to the mat but Kaminski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Kaminski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sun Hui's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaminski moves into range and clinches up with Hui.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaminski.
Come on Kaminski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hui is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaminski is defending well.
Hui has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaminski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaminski breaks from the clinch.
Hui walks into a jab.
Kaminski rushes Hui and presses him up against the cage.
Kaminski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaminski.
Hui blocks a body shot from Kaminski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaminski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hui moves out of range as Kaminski strikes.
Sun Hui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hui takes one to the side of the head.
Kaminski loads up on a big right hand but Hui slips the punch.
Hui defending well as Kaminski loads up on a big left hand.
Hui shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaminski defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Hui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaminski throws a lazy head kick
and Hui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaminski throws a body kick that misses.
Kaminski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hui swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaminski connects with a leg kick. Hui looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaminski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hui connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaminski's hands.
Kaminski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hui swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Hui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaminski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hui counters with a two punch combo.
Marcin Kaminski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaminski tries to clinch but Hui is having none of it.
Hui darts in looking for a takedown but Kaminski gets double underhooks and turns Hui into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kaminski.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kaminski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hui's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kaminski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kaminski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaminski lands an elbow inside that Hui shrugs off.
Kaminski swings wildly with an uppercut but Hui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaminski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hui.
Kaminski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sun Hui's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeez, Sun Hui's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kaminski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaminski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kaminski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hui goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaminski prevents it.
Kaminski lands an elbow that stopped Hui in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaminski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice elbow from Kaminski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Kaminski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sun Hui's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaminski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hui circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Kaminski does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaminski.
Kaminski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaminski tries to clinch but Hui moves out of range.
Kaminski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hui manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hui gets tackled into the cage by Kaminski. Kaminski maintains the clinch.
Marcin Kaminski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kaminski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hui tries for a takedown but Kaminski manages to get underhooks.
Kaminski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hui lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaminski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hui.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaminski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hui swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaminski cracks the inside of Hui's front leg.
Kaminski tries to clinch up.
Marcin Kaminski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaminski throws a lazy right hand but Hui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hui takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaminski misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Kaminski finds it's target.
Hui shoots in but Kaminski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Hui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaminski moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaminski.
Kaminski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hui wants to take the fight to the mat but Kaminski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hui drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaminski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaminski forces Hui back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kaminski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Marcin Kaminski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaminski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hui goes for a takedown attempt but Kaminski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaminski misses with an uppercut
and Hui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaminski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kaminski throws the left hand but Hui avoids the punch easily.
Kaminski scores with a leg kick.
Kaminski tries to close the distance and clinch but Hui swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaminski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaminski has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hui drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Kaminski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaminski 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Kaminski!
After winning the bout, Marcin Kaminski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sometimes when we Fight. Gareth Bale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
195 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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29
198 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Bale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Floyd Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pacquiao, as that shot connected.
Floyd Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bale was covering up waiting for the punch and Pacquiao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bale looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pacquiao is defending well. Bale quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pacquiao has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bale celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gareth Bale!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berting Labra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Coors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Labra comes to the cage accompanied by krolithika. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
200 lbs
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193 lbs
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Berting Labra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Coors!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coors misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Labra scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice defenses there by Labra.
Labra tries to sprawl but Coors drives through with a takedown into half guard.
My spies in The Seven Sins Grappling Academy inform me that Coors has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Coors trying to control the action but Labra is working from the bottom.
Coors is looking for a kimura but Labra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coors to get the leverage.
Coors is trying to work for a kimura but Labra is defending well.
Coors is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Labra tries to roll over but Coors keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coors wants to control but Labra is keeping him busy.
Coors is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coors is working for a kimura but Labra is defending it quite comfortably.
Coors is working for a kimura but Labra is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coors controlling the action here.
Coors prevents Labra from improving his position.
Labra is defending against the submission attempts here by Coors.
Coors is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Labra!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coors wants to control the pace but Labra is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Coors there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Coors swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Labra is now in Coors's guard. A big mistake from Coors there, giving up the dominant position!
Labra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coors has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Labra has managed to get both his arms back between Coors's legs - danger averted.
Labra looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coors looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Labra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Coors has a closed guard, preventing Labra from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Coors dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Coors thuds his right hand into Labra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coors fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Labra.
Labra throws a leg kick
and Coors counters with a nice uppercut.
Labra throws a good cross that connects.
Labra pushes Coors up against the cage in a clinch.
Coors drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Labra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Coors blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coors has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Labra after a bit of a struggle.
Berting Labra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Coors.
Labra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coors blocks it with crossed arms.
Labra breaks the clinch.
Labra thuds his right hand into Coors's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coors will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Labra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coors swats away the attempt to clinch by Labra.
Coors connects with a single shot there.
Coors fails with a takedown attempt.
Labra cracks Coors with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Labra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Labra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coors swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Labra wants to clinch.
Labra throws a front kick that sends Coors stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labra scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Labra enables Coors to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Labra manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Labra has control of Coors's left arm, preventing Coors from doing any damage.
Coors stops Labra from standing up.
Labra controls Coors momentarily but Coors frees himself.
Coors wants to control from the top but Labra keeps moving.
Labra is trying to keep Coors in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Berting Labra just wasn't active enough.
Coors scores with a jab to the body.
Labra misses with a leg kick
and Coors counters with a single leg into guard. Labra didn't expect that.
Coors looking to pass the guard.
Coors passes into half guard.
Coors looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Labra keeping hold of Coors's head, controlling as best he can.
Coors is trying to control. Labra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coors missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coors looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Milo Coors has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coors is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Labra is just riding it out for now. Coors eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coors not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Labra is looking to control Coors's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Labra avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Berting Labra will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No joy there for Coors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berting Labra is winning the standup battle so far.
Labra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coors has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coors fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Labra scores with a jab. Coors acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Labra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Labra lands a leg kick that knocks Coors off balance momentarily.
Labra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Labra moves into the clinch.
Labra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Coors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coors goes for a takedown attempt but Labra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Labra tried to score with a low kick but Coors checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coors tries for a takedown but Labra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Labra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coors is able to avoid easily.
Labra tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coors is defended easily by Labra.
Berting Labra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Coors.
A slapping leg kick lands for Labra.
A nice leg kick lands there from Labra.
Labra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coors counters with a series of strikes. Labra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coors checks a leg kick nicely.
Berting Labra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coors connects with a right hand. Labra shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coors takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Berting Labra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Labra tries to bum rush Coors with a series of wild strikes but Coors uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Labra misses with a low kick.
Labra sizes up Coors with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Labra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Labra throws a leg kick
and Coors connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coors avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for Coors with that takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Coors checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coors slips a jab from Labra.
Coors darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Coors is looking to take a break and control but Labra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Labra trying to hold on to Coors's head to control him but Coors postures up.
Coors is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Labra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coors.
Labra is looking for a sweep. Coors is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coors trying to mount his opponent but Labra defends it.
Coors trying to advance position but Labra counters by regaining guard.
Coors stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Labra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coors wants to control from the top but Labra keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berting Labra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Labra 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berting Labra!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Berting Labra made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman has chosen Got Money as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
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198 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 34 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman slips under a jab.
Goldman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goldman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coleman is rocked!
Goldman cracks Coleman with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Coleman tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Goldman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Coleman is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abe Goldman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abe Goldman waved his t-shirt featuring Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parfait PrudHomme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PrudHomme comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chanson des bons Légumes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rafael Dos Santos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Parfait PrudHomme's chin.
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parfait PrudHomme!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PrudHomme tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos has closed the distance and engaged PrudHomme in a clinch.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dos Santos avoids it.
PrudHomme misses with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. PrudHomme smiles and moves away.
PrudHomme throws a nice outside leg kick.
PrudHomme throws a low kick, looking for Dos Santos's leg but Dos Santos calmly moves out of range.
Dos Santos misses with a body kick.
PrudHomme moves into the clinch.
PrudHomme unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dos Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but PrudHomme has him pressed against the cage.
PrudHomme trying to land knees to the body.
Dos Santos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dos Santos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PrudHomme preventing the sweep.
PrudHomme postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
PrudHomme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dos Santos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dos Santos is trying to keep PrudHomme in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PrudHomme is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.
PrudHomme postures up.
PrudHomme wants to get up but he can't break Dos Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.
Dos Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and PrudHomme dives on top into guard.
PrudHomme landing some decent shots from guard.
PrudHomme not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but PrudHomme is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but PrudHomme defends easily.
PrudHomme controls from within his opponent's guard.
PrudHomme pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
PrudHomme won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
PrudHomme pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing PrudHomme from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Parfait PrudHomme.
PrudHomme wants to clinch.
A cross from Dos Santos lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme tries to score with a low kick but Dos Santos moves his leg out of the way.
Dos Santos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
PrudHomme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dos Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos digs a good body shot into PrudHomme's ribs.
Dos Santos thuds his right hand into PrudHomme's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
PrudHomme swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
PrudHomme misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PrudHomme thows a body shot but no joy.
PrudHomme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
A jab from PrudHomme misses.
PrudHomme throws a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head but Dos Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
PrudHomme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Dos Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by PrudHomme.
PrudHomme is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Parfait PrudHomme will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dos Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
PrudHomme lands a knee to the body.
PrudHomme managing to block the knees to the body from Dos Santos.
PrudHomme lands an elbow that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks for a moment.
PrudHomme looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dos Santos blocks an elbow strike from PrudHomme.
PrudHomme throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
PrudHomme lands an elbow inside.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
PrudHomme lands an elbow that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, PrudHomme just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dos Santos's brow.
Dos Santos jumps into guard, dragging PrudHomme to the mat.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PrudHomme lands a couple of digs.
PrudHomme's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. PrudHomme defends it easily.
PrudHomme landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but PrudHomme can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
PrudHomme wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. PrudHomme doesn't defend quickly enough and Dos Santos has managed to lock this one up! Can PrudHomme escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dos Santos on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Dos Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Breannain Miletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinhardt comes to the cage accompanied by On To The Next One. Breannain Miletich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 26 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Reinhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Breannain Miletich!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miletich looks for a takedown but Reinhardt sprawls well.
Reinhardt throws a leg kick which misses Miletich's front leg but catches the back leg as Miletich tries to avoid it.
Reinhardt works the jab nicely.
Reinhardt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miletich swivels and escapes.
Miletich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinhardt. Reinhardt obviously looking to wear him down.
Reinhardt tries to work over Miletich's front leg with a kick but Miletich checks it.
Reinhardt throws a solid leg kick but Miletich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reinhardt.
Miletich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reinhardt circles away quickly and effectively.
Miletich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miletich throws a series of punches but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Miletich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick from Reinhardt misses.
Reinhardt lands with a good body shot.
Reinhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinhardt scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinhardt lands a front kick.
Victor Reinhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reinhardt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinhardt.
Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown but Miletich shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Reinhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miletich looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Miletich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt is looking to chop away at Miletich's legs.
Miletich closes the distance and clinches.
Reinhardt avoids a wild elbow strike from Miletich.
Miletich told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Reinhardt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miletich comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Reinhardt.
Miletich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reinhardt misses with a body punch.
Miletich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miletich misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Miletich scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miletich or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinhardt lands a body shot.
Reinhardt blocks an elbow strike from Miletich.
Reinhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miletich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miletich prevents the takedown attempt.
Reinhardt blocks an elbow strike.
Miletich working aggressively here.
Reinhardt can't find room to land a body shot as Miletich controls the action.
Good body shot from Reinhardt.
A head punch on the inside from Reinhardt fails to land.
Miletich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reinhardt looking to stall.
Miletich pushes off an throws an elbow but Reinhardt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miletich lands a nice uppercut.
Miletich comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miletich lands a damaging elbow.
Reinhardt can't find room to land a body shot as Miletich controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Reinhardt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich prevents a body shot from Reinhardt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Miletich.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinhardt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reinhardt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miletich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinhardt.
Some bone on bone action there as Reinhardt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miletich tries to clinch up but Reinhardt circles away and keeps his distance.
Miletich scores with a punch to the head.
Miletich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reinhardt scores with a leg kick.
Reinhardt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miletich on his heels. He'll look to pass Miletich's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Reinhardt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miletich wants to control the position but Reinhardt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Miletich tries to roll over but Reinhardt keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Miletich is trying to stand back up but Reinhardt is controlling him
Miletich is in trouble now - Reinhardt has advanced to mount!
Reinhardt is landing with some decent strikes but Miletich is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Reinhardt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Miletich working to try and regain half guard.
Reinhardt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns Miletich that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Reinhardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Miletich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miletich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miletich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinhardt lands a nice looking body kick.
Reinhardt wants to slow Miletich down by chopping away at his legs.
Reinhardt tries to land a front kick but Miletich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miletich leaves Reinhardt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miletich lands with a nice body punch.
Reinhardt missing with a left hand there. Miletich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinhardt looks for the body kick but Miletich saw that one coming.
Reinhardt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reinhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinhardt tests Miletich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miletich connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt throws a big shot that misses.
Miletich tests Reinhardt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reinhardt is rocked!
Miletich cracks Reinhardt with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Reinhardt tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Miletich pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Reinhardt is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Breannain Miletich!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Waits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waits is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: What A Waste. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Waits!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waits throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Waits tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waits swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Waits fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Waits.
Waits throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Waits misses with the combination.
Waits throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Waits has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Waits tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Waits throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Waits misses the shot to the body.
Waits defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Waits lands a front kick.
Waits takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Waits closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Waits fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson jabs at Waits's body.
Waits slips under a jab.
Waits attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Waits pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waits throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waits tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waits misses with a low kick.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Waits.
Waits moves away from the strike by Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Waits thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Waits.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waits throws out the jab.
Waits jabs at Jackson's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waits throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Waits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Waits.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Waits.
Waits punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Waits misses with a punch to the body.
Waits lands a shoulder strike.
Waits prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Waits doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Waits blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waits with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Jackson.
Waits tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Waits tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Waits fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Waits throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Waits throws a shot to the body.
Waits moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Murray Jackson has been cut.
A big left from Waits misses.
Waits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waits tries to clinch up.
Waits throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Waits does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Waits dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murray Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Waits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Waits takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Waits throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Waits fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Waits moved out of range.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Waits fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Waits ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waits.
Waits tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Waits misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waits moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waits looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waits throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Waits.
Waits is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Waits looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Waits dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Waits tries a head kick but it misses.
Waits tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waits looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Waits lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Waits connects with a high kick.
Tom Waits seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Waits does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waits.
Waits misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waits throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Waits tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Waits pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Waits fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Waits dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waits looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waits misses with an attempted mid kick.
Waits fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Waits lands a nice shot to the body.
Waits looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Waits misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Waits.
Waits wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Waits fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
That kick from Waits tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Waits. Beautiful body shot.
Waits throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Waits connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Waits.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waits tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waits tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Waits does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waits is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Waits works the jab nicely.
Waits throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Waits showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Murray Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Waits.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Waits fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waitss head.
A right hand to the body from Waits.
Jackson misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waits creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Waits scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waits tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Waits blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waits swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Waits.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Waits.
Murray Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Waits lands a knee to the body.
Waits creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson tries to circle away but Waits has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waits creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Waits scores with a nice short uppercut.
Waits creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waits misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waits misses with a knee strike.
Waits utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Waits lands a body shot.
Waits lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waits backwards.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Waits.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Waits controls his hands.
Waits keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Waits misses with a knee to the head.
Waits lands with a right to the head.
Waits throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Waits misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waits gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Waits staying out of range there.
Waits tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Waits.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Waits lands with a right to the head.
Waits swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waits doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A knee to the head by Waits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waits has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Waits looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Waits cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Waits misses with an attempted mid kick.
Waits lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Waits tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waits moves away.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waits tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waits was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Waits comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waits has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Waits!
A very excited looking Tom Waits made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall has chosen Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Hagen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth McCall!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCall.
McCall throws a good cross that connects.
McCall scoring well with a low kick there.
McCall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from McCall finds it's way through Hagen's defenses.
McCall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCall doesn't manage to clinch there - Hagen circles away.
McCall has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hagen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McCall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hagen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hagen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCall tries to score with a low kick but Hagen moves his leg out of the way.
Hagen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hagen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hagen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen is looking to work some ground and pound but McCall has wrist control.
Hagen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hagen looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hagen preventing the sweep.
Hagen wants to pass the guard but McCall is keeping the position.
Hagen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen forces his way into half guard.
Hagen stops McCall from getting back to his feet.
Hagen wants to pass the guard but McCall is defending well.
McCall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hagen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hagen trying to advance position but McCall counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen pushing down on McCall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hagen is trying to work for a kimura but McCall is defending well.
Hagen is looking for a kimura but McCall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hagen to get the leverage.
Hagen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hagen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCall is just riding it out for now. Hagen eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCall!
Hagen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McCall is now in Hagen's guard. A big mistake from Hagen there, giving up the dominant position!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gareth McCall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hagens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hagen dives in and grabs McCall's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCall pushes down on Hagen's head and hops out.
Hagen throws a sloppy head kick
and McCall counters with a straight right hand.
McCall moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McCall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hagen wants to take the fight to the mat but McCall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McCall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hagen's elbow.
Hagen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McCall regains guard immediately.
McCall pulls Hagen in close to prevent any damage.
Hagen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCall is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hagen stands and throws McCall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McCall regains half guard, as Hagen was trying to land strikes.
Hagen wants to work for an arm triangle but McCall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tom Hagen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hagen wants to work for an arm triangle but McCall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hagen is pressing down on McCall's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCall is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McCall wants to control but Hagen is keeping busy.
Hagen works his way into side control.
Hagen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hagen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McCall has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hagen but great work by McCall.
Hagen is looking to reverse the position.
Hagen is trying to escape the position but McCall is controlling the position.
Hagen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCall is looking to take a break and control but Hagen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hagen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hagen gets back to full guard.
McCall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hagen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hagen, not yet.
McCall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gareth McCall.
McCall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hagen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hagen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hagen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hagen is in McCall's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Hagen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McCall is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hagen checks a leg kick.
Hagen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hagen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCall avoids it really well and circles away.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hagen moves away.
Hagen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An inside leg kick from McCall misses.
McCall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCall tries to clinch
and Hagen counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCall won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall prevents Hagen from improving position.
Hagen with the ground and pound but McCall regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
McCall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hagen is trying to work for a kimura but McCall is defending well.
Hagen is working for a submission of some sort.
Hagen drops an elbow to the side of McCall's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen is trying to work for a kimura but McCall is defending well.
Hagen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hagen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed McCall to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Hagen looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hagen wants to pass the guard but McCall is keeping the position.
Hagen slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall trying to control but Hagen postures up.
McCall gets back to full guard.
Hagen tries to free his leg and advance position but McCall is retaining full guard.
Hagen drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCall looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCall looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCall!
McCall trying to control the position but Hagen is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hagen tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hagen clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McCall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hagen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hagen.
Hagen drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCall looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCall looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCall!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hagen is looking to reverse the position.
Hagen throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hagen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCall taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall wants to control but Hagen is keeping him busy.
Hagen looks to move to half guard but instead McCall has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hagen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCall throws some wild stikes that Hagen manages to avoid easily.
Hagen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hagen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCall trying to control but Hagen is working from the bottom.
Hagen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCall defends it easily.
McCall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hagen's guard.
McCall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hagen wants to sweep here but McCall controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gareth McCall wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hagen shoots in for a takedown but McCall shows good takedown defense.
McCall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCall looks to clinch
so Hagen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McCall keeping full guard, as Hagen tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hagen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hagen's guard! Nice work there by McCall!
Hagen wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hagen keeping moving, preventing McCall from controlling successfully.
Hagen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCall wants to control from the top but Hagen keeps moving.
Hagen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hagen had his way with Gareth McCall in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McCall throws a lazy right hand but Hagen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hagen has a takedown stuffed.
Hagen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hagen slips a straight right by McCall.
Hagen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hagen tries for a takedown but McCall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from McCall misses.
McCall doesn't manage to clinch there - Hagen circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen with a poor takedown
and McCall counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hagen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCall throws a good cross that connects.
McCall cracks Hagen with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCall misses with a wild body shot.
Hagen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCall throws out the jab.
McCall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hagen shoots in but no luck this time.
McCall has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gareth McCall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hagen defending well as McCall loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall looks to land a right hand but Hagen moved out of range.
McCall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCall swings for the body but Hagen moves out of range.
McCall digs a good hook to Hagen's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. McCall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCall moves in looking to clinch but Hagen pushes him off.
Tom Hagen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCall.
McCall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hagen.
McCall connects with a looping right hand.
Gareth McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hagen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCall gets a clinch.
McCall lands a nice uppercut.
Hagen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hagen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hagen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCall swings wildly with an uppercut but Hagen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hagen blocking some punches.
Hagen looking for a takedown.
Hagen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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.
McCall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCall throws an elbow but misses.
Hagen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCall digs a right hand underneath Hagen's ribcage. Hagen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hagen jumps guard but McCall stands there with Hagen around his waist. Hagen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCall's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McCall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hagen takes an elbow to the forehead.
McCall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hagen.
McCall throws a head punch that misses.
McCall lands a damaging elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCall throws an elbow but misses.
McCall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hagen wants to take the fight to the mat but McCall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hagen.
McCall lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth McCall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hagen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Hagen!
Tom Hagen retains his middleweight title!
Tom Hagen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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