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CMMA 13 Toure vs Dunne PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mbownka Eckson (ranked 6740 p4p, 25253 weight class) and Ricky LaFleur (ranked 661 p4p, 749 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mbownka Eckson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky LaFleur!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFleur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eckson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaFleur takes a head kick and keeps coming.
LaFleur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eckson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been hearing reports that Eckson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by LaFleur. That's going to slow Eckson down.
LaFleur tries to clinch but Eckson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Eckson misses.
LaFleur throws a combination. Eckson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
LaFleur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eckson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaFleur throws a sloppy head kick and Eckson moves out of range easily.
Eckson drives through and clinches with LaFleur against the cage.
Eckson manages to pull guard.
Eckson is working an open guard so LaFleur takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Eckson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eckson showed some decent athleticism there.
LaFleur keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckson wants to pass to mount but LaFleur is defending the position.
LaFleur is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LaFleur is concentrating on defense, preventing Eckson from advancing position.
LaFleur is trying to control but can't.
Eckson decides to stand and escape the position.
Eckson closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaFleur circles away.
Eckson gets tackled into the cage by LaFleur. LaFleur maintains the clinch.
Eckson is trying to pull guard but LaFleur has him pressed against the cage.
LaFleur is looking to break free of the clinch but Eckson has double underhooks.
Eckson breaks the clinch.
LaFleur throws a right and a left that both miss.
LaFleur misses with a few strikes there.
Eckson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LaFleur pinned against the cage. LaFleur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbownka Eckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur tries to clinch but Eckson moves out of range.
Eckson misses with a series of wild punches.
Eckson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LaFleur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ricky LaFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFleur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As LaFleur looks to move away, Eckson throws a big counter combo but LaFleur just gets out of the way.
LaFleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LaFleur throws a one two combo.
Eckson darts in looking for a takedown but LaFleur gets double underhooks and turns Eckson into the cage.
Ricky LaFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaFleur lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eckson backs up against the cage.
LaFleur misses with a double jab
and Eckson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eckson shoots for a double leg takedown but LaFleur sprawls well. He's pushed Eckson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eckson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaFleur is fending him off so far but Eckson persists. Nope, LaFleur circles away and we're back to standing.
Eckson is breathing heavily.
LaFleur throws a right hand that Eckson ducks under and follows up with a left that Eckson also avoids with ease.
LaFleur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eckson in his tracks.
LaFleur cracks Eckson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eckson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eckson gets tackled into the cage by LaFleur. LaFleur maintains the clinch.
LaFleur lands a nice knee to the body.
LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eckson wants to clinch up but LaFleur keeps it at a distance.
LaFleur pushes Eckson up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Eckson to work.
LaFleur breaks the clinch.
LaFleur has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky LaFleur dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
LaFleur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LaFleur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eckson looks for a takedown but LaFleur sprawls well.
Eckson shoots in and drives through. LaFleur sprawls well.
LaFleur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LaFleur tries to bum rush Eckson with a series of wild strikes but Eckson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eckson slips a jab and a cross from LaFleur.
LaFleur throws a head kick but Eckson moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eckson lands a slapping body shot.
LaFleur is looking to clinch.
Eckson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFleur tries to clinch there but Eckson circles away.
LaFleur scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eckson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LaFleur instigates a clinch.
Eckson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaFleur's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckson is trying to pull guard but LaFleur turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbownka Eckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Eckson.
Eckson is trying to drag LaFleur to the mat but LaFleur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
LaFleur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by LaFleur there.
Eckson shoots in and gets a takedown into LaFleur's guard.
LaFleur trying to control the position.
LaFleur managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eckson preventing the sweep.
LaFleur has his hands on Eckson's head, controlling the position.
Eckson postures up in LaFleur's guard and throws a big left but LaFleur blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
LaFleur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eckson wants the takedown. LaFleur is fighting it off but Eckson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in LaFleur's guard against the cage.
LaFleur has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Eckson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
LaFleur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eckson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eckson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaFleur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eckson looks to land a combination but LaFleur avoids it well.
LaFleur unleashes a big counter combination but Eckson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
LaFleur tries to close the distance and clinch but Eckson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eckson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A left lands for Eckson.
LaFleur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LaFleur.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFleur misses with a two punch combination.
Eckson throws a series of punches but LaFleur avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eckson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on LaFleur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eckson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaFleur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eckson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaFleur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LaFleur.
Eckson has closed the distance and engaged LaFleur in a clinch.
Eckson is stalling here.
Eckson jumps guard but LaFleur turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
LaFleur wants to break free but Eckson has control.
LaFleur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eckson has him pressed against the cage.
Eckson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky LaFleur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Eckson avoids the head kick by LaFleur.
Eckson tries to clinch but LaFleur moves out of range.
Eckson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaFleur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eckson is looking to clinch but LaFleur is avoiding it.
Eckson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaFleur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eckson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LaFleur as he avoids it easily.
LaFleur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eckson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
LaFleur throws a sloppy head kick and Eckson moves out of range easily.
Eckson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eckson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LaFleur lands a jab-cross combination.
Eckson swats away the attempt to clinch by LaFleur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eckson swats away the attempt to clinch by LaFleur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LaFleur avoids it really well and circles away.
Eckson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
LaFleur walks into a straight right hand from Eckson.
Eckson throws a head kick that misses.
Eckson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eckson shoots in for a double leg but LaFleur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eckson backing away here, and LaFleur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbownka Eckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eckson tries for a takedown but LaFleur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LaFleur lands with a slapping head kick.
LaFleur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eckson connects with a looping right hand.
LaFleur misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaFleur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by LaFleur there.
LaFleur scoring well with a low kick there.
LaFleur wants to clinch.
Eckson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ricky LaFleur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eckson slips a jab and a cross from LaFleur.
Mbownka Eckson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaFleur with the inside leg kick.
LaFleur gets caught flat footed, as Eckson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
LaFleur has control of Eckson's left arm, preventing Eckson from doing any damage.
LaFleur is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Eckson manages to pass to side control.
Eckson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. LaFleur manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
LaFleur has Eckson pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eckson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eckson trying to control the position from guard on top but LaFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eckson won't allow LaFleur to sweep him here.
Ricky LaFleur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eckson trying to control but LaFleur is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
LaFleur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LaFleur moves into the clinch.
LaFleur is trying to break free.
Mbownka Eckson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eckson goes for a takedown attempt but LaFleur pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
LaFleur tries to clinch but Eckson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky LaFleur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaFleur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky LaFleur!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Hoolahan (ranked 25675 p4p, 25234 weight class) and Olukoye Baderinwa (ranked 691 p4p, 678 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Baderinwa's choice of entrance music: Childish Gambino- This is America. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Hoolahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olukoye Baderinwa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoolahan throws the left hand but Baderinwa avoids the punch easily.
Hoolahan misses the jab.
Hoolahan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoolahan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoolahan scores with a jab.
A cross from Baderinwa lands.
 It looks like Patrick Hoolahan has been cut.
Baderinwa slips a straight right by Hoolahan.
Baderinwa is looking for the big counter here.
Hoolahan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baderinwa.
Hoolahan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoolahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Baderinwa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoolahan swings widly with a right hand
and Baderinwa counters with a big right hand! Oh Hoolahan is in trouble here! Baderinwa follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olukoye Baderinwa!
Olukoye Baderinwa very nearly forgot to thank Groove Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Patrick Hoolahan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Much love to Baderinwa. BLM'.
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Akgyz Kasym had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 162.4, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Layla London was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mika Abreu (ranked 25684 p4p, 3042 weight class) and Roober Gracie (ranked 567 p4p, 304 weight class). Roober Gracie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mika Abreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roober Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Abreu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Abreu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Abreu eventually gives up the hold.
Abreu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gracie could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Abreu has cracked it and Gracie is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Abreu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mika Abreu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Diaz (ranked 3338 p4p, 4349 weight class) and Keller Hoyt (ranked 351 p4p, 418 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keller Hoyt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoyt moves into the clinch.
Hoyt being controlled against the cage.
Hoyt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Hoyt is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Hoyt has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diego Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keller Hoyt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Hoyt's takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to work over Hoyt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz has hold of one of Hoyt's legs. Hoyt is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hoyt being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is working Hoyt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz stops Hoyt from standing up.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hoyt holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoyt is keeping the position for now.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz postures up in Hoyt's guard and throws a big left but Hoyt blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoyt goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Diaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoyt quickly recovers to half guard.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Hoyt tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hoyt is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoyt defends it well.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Hoyt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hoyt is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Hoyt taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoyt wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Hoyt. Hoyt maintains the clinch.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hoyt is trying to break free.
Diaz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hoyt up against the cage.
Diaz stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diaz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diego Diaz.
Hoyt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hoyt manages to circle out of the way.
Hoyt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hoyt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hoyt sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoyt.
Diego Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keller Hoyt.
Hoyt looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Hoyt checks a leg kick nicely.
Keller Hoyt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz scores with a takedown into Hoyt's guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Sydney inform us that Hoyt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diaz is working Hoyt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoyt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoyt trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hoyt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hoyt has escaped and now he's on top!
Diaz has his foot on Hoyt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoyt works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoyt can do to turn this around?
Diaz working for a triangle but Hoyt defends it easily.
Hoyt wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz 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.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hoyt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Hoyt from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diego Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoyt is retaining full guard.
Hoyt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Hoyt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diaz has passed into half guard!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Diaz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hoyt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hoyt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Hoyt goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diego Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keller Hoyt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoyt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoyt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyt clinches up against the cage.
Diaz has Hoyt pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoyts head.
Diaz lands a takedown into guard.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoyt's guard.
Hoyt is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diaz moves into full mount! Hoyt won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hoyt looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz with shots to the head and body - Hoyt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz with shots to the head and body - Hoyt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diaz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Diaz working Hoyt over with strikes here.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz landing shots from mount.
Diaz scoring with strikes but Hoyt is staying in there.
Diaz landing punches.
Diaz looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hoyt covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Diego Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Novel Corona (ranked 4261 p4p, 3257 weight class) and Alenxander Penn (ranked 501 p4p, 414 weight class). Alenxander Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Novel Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alenxander Penn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Corona enables Penn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Corona manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Corona being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn throws a big elbow that misses.
Corona wants to stand and escape but Penn is having none of it.
Corona has momentary wrist control but Penn slips an elbow through the middle.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Corona is looking to stand back up but Penn counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Corona.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Penn prevents Corona from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penn lands a nice short elbow.
Corona taking some punishment here, with Penn in his half guard.
Penn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is nestled in close to Corona, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 Corona is rocked!
Penn working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Corona is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Corona! More strikes land and this one is all over! Penn jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alenxander Penn!
A relieved looking Alenxander Penn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadik Koslov (ranked 2944 p4p, 3604 weight class) and Chris Morton (ranked 380 p4p, 440 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vadik Koslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Morton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morton shoots in for a double leg but Koslov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morton dives in and grabs Koslov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koslov pushes down on Morton's head and hops out.
Koslov throws a big counter combination but Morton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morton fails with the takedown.
Vadik Koslov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Morton.
Koslov has Morton up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koslov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koslov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koslov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morton wants to take the fight to the mat but Koslov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koslov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Koslov.
Koslov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morton or not.
Morton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koslov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koslov scores with a decent looking hook.
Koslov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morton, pushing him back against the cage.
Koslov stops a takedown attempt from Morton.
A hook to the body from Koslov.
Morton looks winded!
Koslov scores with a shot to the side of Morton's head.
Morton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morton is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morton wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koslov.
Koslov gets underhooks to prevent Morton's takedown attempt.
Koslov stalling in the clinch.
Koslov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koslov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Morton wants to take the fight to the mat but Koslov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koslov digs a right hand underneath Morton's ribcage. Morton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Koslov.
Koslov lands with a right to the head.
Koslov is pressed up against the cage. Morton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koslov down to the mat. Koslov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koslov clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Koslov.
 It looks like Chris Morton has been cut.
Koslov scores with a shot to the side of Morton's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koslov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koslov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koslov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Koslov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koslov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koslov digs a right hand into Morton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morton's gas tank.
Koslov stalling.
Koslov gets through Morton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koslov digs a right hand into Morton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morton's gas tank.
Koslov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morton backwards.
Koslov just leaning against Morton, taking a breather.
Morton takes a shot to the head.
Koslov lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koslov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Koslov.
Koslov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morton backwards.
 Morton is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koslov.
Morton is still on wobbly legs! Can Koslov finish him?
The referee calls for Koslov to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Koslov.
A short left from Koslov.
Koslov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Koslov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koslov.
Koslov lands a big right hand that drops Morton! The killer instinct kicks in and Koslov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Koslov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadik Koslov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Hutchens (ranked 2534 p4p, 4364 weight class) and Jake Smith (ranked 339 p4p, 510 weight class). Lenny Hutchens has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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213
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Hutchens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutchens wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hutchens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Hutchens moves out of range.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Hutchens lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hutchens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hutchens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Hutchens counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Hutchens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hutchens circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Hutchens misses the target.
Hutchens tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Hutchens lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hutchens lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Hutchens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Hutchens.
Smith slips under a jab from Hutchens.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutchens was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hutchens.
A jab lands there for Hutchens.
Hutchens thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Hutchens does it's job there.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutchens moves away.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hutchens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Hutchens does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Hutchens throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Hutchens's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith slips a straight right by Hutchens.
Smith digs a good hook to Hutchens's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchens cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Hutchens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Smith tries to get set, Hutchens tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith scores with a one two! Hutchens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hutchens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hutchens rather than just go for the knockout.
Hutchens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith moves out of range as Hutchens strikes.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Hutchens's head but Hutchens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hutchens looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Hutchens missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Hutchens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Hutchens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchens dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Hutchens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hutchens moves into the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hutchens scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hutchens fails to land.
Hutchens prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hutchens fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Hutchens lands a shoulder strike.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Hutchens has double underhooks.
Hutchens cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith letting Hutchens take a breather here.
Smith tries to circle away but Hutchens has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hutchens cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutchens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hutchens tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a right and a left that Hutchens avoids nicely.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hutchens lands a jab to the head.
Hutchens avoids the body shot from Smith.
As Smith looks to move away, Hutchens throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hutchens throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Hutchens wants to clinch.
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 Lenny Hutchens will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hutchens throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Hutchens moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Hutchens darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Hutchens throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Hutchens has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hutchens gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries to circle away but Hutchens has him pinned against the cage.
Hutchens working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Hutchens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Hutchens keeps him there for the moment.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Jake Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hutchens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Hutchens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hutchens throws a big shot that misses.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hutchens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hutchens lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Hutchens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hutchens'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.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Hutchens misses with a body punch.
Hutchens has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hutchens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hutchens throws an elbow that misses.
Lenny Hutchens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hutchens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to break free but Hutchens pushes him back against the cage.
Hutchens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hutchens swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hutchens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hutchens.
Hutchens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Hutchens is controlling the position.
Hutchens lands an uppercut.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hutchens tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hutchens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hutchens manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutchens moves away.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hutchens.
A slow jab from Hutchens misses its intended target.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Hutchens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Hutchens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith defending well as Hutchens loads up on a big left hand.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith swings for the body but Hutchens moves out of range.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hutchens manages to avoid it.
Hutchens is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hutchens 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.
Hutchens tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hutchens moves out of range.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hutchens darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hutchens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith wants to break free but Hutchens has control.
Smith tries to circle away but Hutchens has him pinned against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hutchens misses with a body punch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Hutchens keeps him there for the moment.
Hutchens prevents a body shot from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hutchens working aggressively here.
Hutchens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Hutchens has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Stalling in the clinch from Hutchens.
Hutchens swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hutchens lands with a left to the head.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 Lenny Hutchens will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Hutchens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Hutchens.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Hutchens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hutchens sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hutchens manages to avoid it.
Smith defending well as Hutchens loads up on a big left hand.
Hutchens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hutchens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hutchens.
Smith moves out of range as Hutchens strikes.
Hutchens ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Hutchens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hutchens avoids them all with ease.
Hutchens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Hutchens moved out of range nicely.
Smith scores with the left hand. Hutchens knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutchens was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Hutchens avoids the body shot from Smith.
Hutchens is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Hutchens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hutchens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lenny Hutchens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hutchens throws out the jab.
Hutchens with a hook.
Hutchens looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hutchens's hands.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Hutchens throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith lands with a straight right. Hutchens didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Hutchens. Hutchens maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hutchens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hutchens has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Hutchens throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Hutchens leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Hutchens has the dominant position.
Hutchens throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Hutchens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Hutchens wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Hutchens cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith tries to move into range but Hutchens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hutchens scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Hutchens. That snapped Smith's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hutchens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a right and a left that Hutchens avoids nicely.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hutchens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Jake Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hutchens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hutchens 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lenny Hutchens!
Lenny Hutchens decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zbigniew Pacula (ranked 2776 p4p, 3289 weight class) and Koskisen Hanski (ranked 126 p4p, 134 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zbigniew Pacula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Koskisen Hanski!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacula misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pacula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pacula shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanski tries to sprawl out of it but Pacula keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Zbigniew Pacula has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zbigniew Pacula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacula with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanski counters with a right hand to the body.
Pacula is breathing heavily.
Pacula with a poor takedown
and Hanski counters with a huge left! Pacula is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hanski isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pacula from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hanski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koskisen Hanski!
Koskisen Hanski is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saidou Toure (ranked 2275 p4p, 1919 weight class) and Niall Dunne (ranked 307 p4p, 250 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Saidou Toure!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niall Dunne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toure bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunne lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Toure closes the distance and clinches.
Toure lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dunne backwards.
Toure keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunne's efforts to push away.
Toure tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunne's elbow.
Dunne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dunne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dunne wants to get back to striking at distance but Toure won't allow it.
Toure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunne tries to circle away but Toure has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toure lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dunne backwards.
Toure prevents Dunne from breaking the clinch.
Dunne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Toure has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Toure swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toure lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunne is looking to break free of the clinch but Toure has double underhooks.
Toure keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunne's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunne.
A head punch on the inside from Toure fails to land.
Toure working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toure has a couple of punches blocked by Dunne.
Dunne takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Niall Dunne has been cut.
Toure misses with a punch on the inside.
Toure has Dunne pressed against the cage, preventing Dunne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toure misses with the head strike.
Toure has Dunne pressed against the cage, preventing Dunne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toure lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dunne working hard to break the clinch.
Toure lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dunne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunne tries to break the clinch but Toure is controlling the position.
Toure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunne has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Toure seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dunne can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunne is trying to push Toure away but Toure has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Dunne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dunne has had enough of the clinch but Toure keeps him there for the moment.
Dunne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Toure lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toure has him pressed against the cage.
Dunne blocking some punches.
Toure throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunne.
Toure lands a nice shot to the body.
Toure keeps control of Dunne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toure lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunne is trying to break the clinch but Toure is controlling him.
Dunne blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Toure scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toure goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toure misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toure has a couple of punches blocked by Dunne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toure throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Dunne.
Toure misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Dunne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dunne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Toure lands a left hand.
Toure keeps control of Dunne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dunne is trying to break free.
Toure gets through Dunne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dunne tries to break the clinch but Toure is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Dunne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Toure lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dunne takes a shot to the head.
Dunne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunne.
A short left from Toure.
Dunne is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toure lands with a short shot to the head.
Dunne wants to break free but Toure has control.
Dunne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dunne is trying to force a seperation but Toure has the dominant position.
Toure misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Toure keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunne's efforts to push away.
Dunne can't break the clinch.
A short right from Toure on the inside.
Good body shot from Toure.
Toure makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toure throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunne.
Dunne is trying to force a seperation but Toure has the dominant position.
Toure lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dunne backwards.
Dunne tries to circle away but Toure has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Toure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saidou Toure dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Dunne's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Toure darts in trying to clinch
and Toure takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunne tests Toure's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toure on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toure bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunne's head.
Dunne lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dunne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toure has Dunne up against the cage in a clinch.
Toure doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Toure works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunne wants to break free but Toure has control.
Toure keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunne's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunne is trying to force a seperation but Toure has the dominant position.
Toure misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dunne wants to get back to striking at distance but Toure won't allow it.
Dunne is trying to break the clinch but Toure has him pressed against the cage.
Dunne blocking some punches.
Toure keeps control of Dunne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dunne is trying to break the clinch but Toure is controlling him.
Dunne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dunne is trying to force a seperation but Toure has the dominant position.
Toure throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dunnes head.
Toure throws a head punch that misses.
Toure misses with a punch on the inside.
Toure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toure walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dunne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toure.
Dunne throws out a counter right but Toure avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toure tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toure. Toure circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Toure tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toure ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunne moves away.
Toure misses with a body shot.
Dunne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toure ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunne moves away.
Toure moves into the clinch successfully.
Saidou Toure has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toure.
Toure is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunne can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Toure.
Dunne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toure has him pressed against the cage.
Toure misses with a punch to the body.
Toure lands a hook that snaps the head of Dunne backwards.
Dunne is looking to break free of the clinch but Toure has double underhooks.
Toure misses with a body punch.
Toure misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toure lands a shot to the body.
Dunne is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toure.
Dunne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dunne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toure lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dunne backwards.
Dunne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Toure softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunne is trying to break free.
Dunne working hard to break the clinch.
Toure tries to work over Dunne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Toure fails to land.
Dunne is trying to break the clinch but Toure is controlling him.
Dunne blocking some punches.
Dunne is looking to break free of the clinch but Toure has double underhooks.
Toure lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Toure scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toure misses with the head strike.
Toure has a couple of punches blocked by Dunne.
Toure swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toure working aggressively here.
Toure working aggressively here.
Dunne has had enough of the clinch but Toure keeps him there for the moment.
Toure prevents Dunne from breaking the clinch.
Dunne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunne wants to break free but Toure has control.
Toure keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunne's efforts to push away.
Toure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunne has had enough of the clinch but Toure keeps him there for the moment.
Toure lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunne tries to break free but Toure pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saidou Toure dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niall Dunne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dunne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunne misses with a wild combination.
Toure throws a hook to the side of Dunne's head but Dunne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dunne gets tackled into the cage by Toure. Toure maintains the clinch.
Toure breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunne works Toure's body with a nice hook.
Toure is looking to clinch.
Toure walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dunne throws a hook to the side of Toure's head but Toure sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toure throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Dunne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toure has Dunne up against the cage in a clinch.
Toure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Dunne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toure throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunne.
Toure keeps control of Dunne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toure.
Still in the clinch, Toure scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dunne is trying to break free.
Dunne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Toure struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunne controls his hands.
Dunne is trying to break the clinch but Toure is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toure creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toure goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toure throws a head punch that misses.
Toure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toure swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toure prevents Dunne from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toure throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunne.
Toure breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunne works the jab nicely.
Dunne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dunne keeps the fight on the outside.
Toure walks into a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunne, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toure with a nice cross.
Dunne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toure stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dunne scores with a body shot.
Dunne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunne throws out a loose jab but Toure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunne misses with a hook.
Dunne scores with a shot to the body.
Toure blocks a jab.
Toure tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Toure misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunne throws out a counter right but Toure avoids it with no problem.
Dunne lands a nice shot to the body.
Toure jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toure moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunne misses with a wild body shot.
Dunne works Toure's body with a nice hook.
Dunne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toure was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunne.
Toure scores with a jab to the jaw.
Toure looks to clinch
and Dunne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dunne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunne.
Toure uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunne.
Dunne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toure doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunne misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toure sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toure tries to counter by clinching up but Dunne breaks away and moves out of range.
Toure showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunne.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toure misses with some punches.
Toure lands with a right to the head.
Dunne wants to get back to striking at distance but Toure won't allow it.
Toure keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunne's efforts to push away.
Toure has a couple of punches blocked by Dunne.
A short right from Toure.
Toure lands an uppercut.
Toure lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niall Dunne really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Dunne's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Toure takes a swing at Dunne's ribcage but misses.
Niall Dunne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toure gets a clinch.
Toure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunne is looking to break free of the clinch but Toure has double underhooks.
Toure keeps control of Dunne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toure throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunne.
Dunne is looking to break free of the clinch but Toure has double underhooks.
Dunne has had enough of the clinch but Toure keeps him there for the moment.
Toure lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dunne backwards.
Toure works on Dunne's body with a couple of short punches.
Toure lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toure.
Toure lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunne is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Toure goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toure lands a hook that snaps the head of Dunne backwards.
A shot in the inside from Toure.
Toure lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toure creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dunne is rocked!
Dunne is trying to force a seperation but Toure has the dominant position.
Dunne is still on wobbly legs! Can Toure finish him?
Toure is working Dunne over against the cage.
Toure lands with a short shot to the head.
Toure prevents Dunne from breaking the clinch.
Dunne blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toure.
Toure lands a hook that snaps the head of Dunne backwards.
Toure doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Toure fails to land.
Toure misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dunne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toure.
Toure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Toure.
Toure throws a head punch that misses.
Dunne working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Toure fails to land.
Dunne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunne wants to break free but Toure has control.
Toure misses with the head strike.
Toure lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toure has a couple of punches blocked by Dunne.
Toure works on Dunne's body with a couple of short punches.
Toure lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toure misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toure manages to break the clinch.
Dunne swings for the body but Toure moves out of range.
Toure fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toure keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunne.
No joy there for Dunne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Dunne.
Dunne seems to have recovered his senses.
Toure closes the distance and pushes Dunne back into the cage.
Dunne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dunne tries to break the clinch but Toure is controlling the position.
Toure misses with a body punch.
Toure working aggressively here.
Toure lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dunne backwards.
Dunne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toure has him pressed against the cage.
Toure scores with a shot to the side of Dunne's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne has had enough of the clinch but Toure keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Toure.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toure creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunne.
Toure lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dunne backwards.
Dunne tries to break free but Toure pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toure.
Dunne wants to break free but Toure has control.
Toure cracks Dunne with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toure throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunne.
Toure lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Toure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toure misses with some punches.
Toure working aggressively here.
Dunne is trying to break free.
Toure can't find room to land a body shot as Dunne controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saidou Toure had his way with Niall Dunne in that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Dunne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Toure moves in looking to clinch but Dunne pushes him off.
Toure fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toure lands a jab to the nose.
Toure tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dunne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Toure is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dunne misses with a hook
and Toure counters by clinching up.
Toure scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunne.
Dunne wants to break free but Toure has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunne.
Toure works on Dunne's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunne can't break the clinch.
Dunne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Toure lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dunne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toure lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toure.
Dunne working hard to break the clinch.
Toure lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dunne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toure has Dunne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dunne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Toure lands a right hand.
Toure misses with a body punch.
Dunne can't break the clinch.
Toure keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunne's efforts to push away.
Toure scores with a shoulder strike.
Dunne has had enough of the clinch but Toure keeps him there for the moment.
Dunne is trying to push Toure away but Toure has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dunne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dunne working hard to break the clinch.
Dunne working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toure softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Toure.
Dunne is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dunne is looking to break free of the clinch but Toure has double underhooks.
Dunne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dunne tries to circle away but Toure has him pinned against the cage.
Toure misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toure.
Dunne tries to circle away but Toure has him pinned against the cage.
Dunne is looking to break free of the clinch but Toure has double underhooks.
Dunne working hard to break the clinch.
Dunne is looking to break free of the clinch but Toure has double underhooks.
Dunne prevents a body shot from Toure.
Toure throws a head punch that misses.
Toure keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunne's efforts to push away.
Toure has Dunne pressed against the cage, preventing Dunne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Niall Dunne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne is trying to break the clinch but Toure is controlling him.
Toure working aggressively here.
Toure keeps control of Dunne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toure.
Dunne is looking to break free of the clinch but Toure has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Toure fails to land.
Toure prevents Dunne from breaking the clinch.
Dunne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saidou Toure is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toure drops Dunne onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dunne is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A shot in the inside from Toure.
Toure keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunne's efforts to push away.
Dunne has had enough of the clinch but Toure keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne is trying to break free.
Dunne is trying to break the clinch but Toure has him pressed against the cage.
Dunne is trying to break the clinch but Toure has him pressed against the cage.
Dunne tries to break free but Toure pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dunne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dunne wants to get back to striking at distance but Toure won't allow it.
Dunne is trying to force a seperation but Toure has the dominant position.
Dunne tries to break the clinch but Toure is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunne is trying to push Toure away but Toure has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dunne struggles to land a body shot inside as Toure controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saidou Toure showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Toure 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:44
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:44
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saidou Toure!
Saidou Toure is the new light heavyweight champion!
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