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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Pearson (ranked 1496 p4p, 1965 weight class) and Muuka Laine (ranked 174 p4p, 219 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 30 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Muuka Laine!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson throws a leg kick but Laine checks it.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Laine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pearson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab from Pearson.
Pearson throws a lazy body kick
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Laine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pearson loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Pearson slips a jab and a cross from Laine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine thuds a left hand into Pearson's body.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Laine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pearson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pearson pushes Laine up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pearson.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pearson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Laine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pearson misses with an uppercut
and Laine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laine checks a low kick from Pearson.
Laine throws a big counter head kick but Pearson avoids it with no problem.
Pearson delivers a nice body kick.
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Laine in a clinch.
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
 Pearson is rocked!
Laine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Pearson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Pearson misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine lands with a right and another and another! Pearson is in big trouble! Laine lands again and this time it's lights out for Pearson! A quality knockout there for Laine.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Muuka Laine!
After the fight, Muuka Laine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Raffington (ranked 800 p4p, 1233 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 110 p4p, 168 weight class). Raffington comes to the cage accompanied by Logan Lucky. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Raffington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
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!
Raffington misses with a straight right.
McStafferson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McStafferson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McStafferson has hold of Raffington's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Raffington seems comfortable defending it but McStafferson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Raffington is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Raffington is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McStafferson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaz McStafferson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hin Areni (ranked 1122 p4p, 891 weight class) and Disco Kid (ranked 134 p4p, 112 weight class). Areni comes to the cage accompanied by Mosaique. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kid's choice of entrance music: Wu Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hin Areni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Disco Kid!
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!
Nice jab there from Kid.
Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Areni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Areni.
Areni looks to land a left hand but Kid moved out of range nicely.
Kid with the counter takedown but Areni avoids it easily.
Kid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kid drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Areni is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kid off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni keeps control of the position as Kid tries to break free.
Areni is looking to control Kid but Kid is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kid has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid tries to break free.
Kid trying to control the action but Areni just sinks the hooks in.
Kid wants to escape the position.
Kid tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Areni avoids the attempt from Kid to control.
Kid manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kid is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Areni thows a huge punch but Kid dodges it nicely.
Areni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kid keeps working.
Kid has his hands clasped together around Areni's back. He's all about the action.
Areni trying to control from half guard but Kid is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areni is just content to waste time from the top position. Kid takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kid has his hands on Areni's head, controlling the position.
Kid trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Areni cracks Kid with a solid left hand.
Areni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Areni has managed to get both his arms back between Kid's legs - danger averted.
Kid keeping full guard, as Areni tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kid has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Areni should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kid has tightened it up now! Areni should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLS BALLS RECOVERY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 1053 p4p, 575 weight class) and Dexter Krampus (ranked 157 p4p, 88 weight class). Cole kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Won't Back Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Krampus!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krampus is fending him off so far but Cole persists. Nope, Krampus circles away and we're back to standing.
Krampus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Krampus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krampus works the jab nicely.
Krampus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole tries to counter by clinching up but Krampus breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Krampus misses with a two punch combination.
Krampus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Krampus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krampus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Krampus missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krampus.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is looking to clinch but Krampus is avoiding it.
Krampus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole defending well as Krampus loads up on a big left hand.
Krampus motions for Cole to come forward. Krampus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krampus throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krampus throws a solid leg kick but Cole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krampus.
Cole drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krampus sprawls and moves away.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krampus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cole desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Krampus seems to be working for a kimura but Cole defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krampus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krampus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krampus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Krampus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.
Krampus wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it.
Cole has a hand on Krampus's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Krampus takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Krampus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cole is desperately trying to improve his position but Krampus has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krampus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cole manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cole taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krampus misses with the ground and pound.
Cole is trying to improve his position.
Krampus wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
Krampus working away.
Cole is not content to let Krampus control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Krampus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krampus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cole is able to avoid easily.
Cole half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Krampus misses
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Krampus misses with a leg kick
and Cole counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Krampus's temple.
Cole working Krampus over with strikes.
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krampus defending well though.
Krampus tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole 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.
Krampus is not content to let Cole control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krampus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.
Cole stands up over Krampus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krampus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cole trying to control but Krampus is working from the bottom.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Krampus working for a triangle but Cole defends it easily.
Krampus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krampus has momentary wrist control but Cole slips an elbow through the middle.
Cole lands a couple of digs.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cole is working Krampus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole landing some decent shots from guard.
Krampus has momentary wrist control but Cole slips an elbow through the middle.
Krampus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard.
Cole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krampus's guard.
Cole works over Krampus with some ground and pound from guard.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Cole landing some decent shots from guard.
Krampus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Krampus trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krampus pushes down on Cole's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Krampus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krampus lands strikes from half guard.
Krampus is looking to stall here but Cole recovers full guard.
Cole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krampus won't allow Cole to sweep him here.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Krampus from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Krampus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Krampus circles away.
Krampus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krampus managing to block the knees to the body from Cole.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Krampus's head.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Krampus controls his hands.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krampus lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole misses with some punches.
Krampus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Krampus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krampus tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Krampus back against the cage.
Krampus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krampus avoids it.
Cole turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Krampus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cole landing strikes.
Krampus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cole lands an elbow.
Cole working away.
Krampus regains half guard.
Krampus is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole slips a nice elbow through Krampus's hands, connecting with Krampus's forehead.
Cole working over Krampus with some ground and pound. Krampus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Krampus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krampus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krampus is trying to keep Cole in close.
Krampus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cole wants to control from the top but Krampus keeps moving.
Cole stands up over Krampus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krampus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cole trying to control but Krampus is working from the bottom.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Krampus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krampus trying to get back to full guard but Cole takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cole lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krampus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cole slips a nice elbow through Krampus's hands, connecting with Krampus's forehead.
Krampus is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krampus avoid being mounted?
Cole looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole working Krampus over with strikes.
Krampus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
 Krampus is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cole 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
Michael Cole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timiko Chen Lo (ranked 615 p4p, 792 weight class) and Papa Moosh Dambullah (ranked 87 p4p, 108 weight class). Chen Lo comes into the arena with Welcome to the Jungle blaring out of the sound system. Dambullah has chosen Boom Boom as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timiko Chen Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Moosh Dambullah!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Dambullah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chen Lo counters with a series of strikes. Dambullah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dambullah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dambullah throws the kick towards the body but Chen Lo avoids it.
Chen Lo moves out of range as Dambullah throws a body kick.
Dambullah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chen Lo if he has to take too many more of those.
Chen Lo looks to throw the jab but Dambullah is out of range.
Dambullah closes the distance and clinches.
Dambullah lands an uppercut.
Chen Lo can't find room to land a body shot as Dambullah controls the action.
Dambullah tries a body shot but Chen Lo blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Chen Lo.
Dambullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chen Lo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dambullah controls his hands.
Dambullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Chen Lo.
Dambullah misses with a punch to the body.
Dambullah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dambullah misses with the head strike.
Chen Lo tries to throw a body punch but Dambullah avoids it by throwing Chen Lo back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chen Lo's elbow.
Chen Lo scores with a shoulder strike.
Chen Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chen Lo breaks the clinch.
Chen Lo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chen Lo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dambullah counters with a left to the body.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut. Dambullah saw that one coming.
Dambullah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chen Lo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dambullah counter with a right hand.
Dambullah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chen Lo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen Lo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dambullah misses with a straight left.
Chen Lo tried to counter with a leg kick but Dambullah avoided it.
Chen Lo misses with a straight right.
Chen Lo connects with a body shot.
Chen Lo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dambullah's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dambullah wants to land a leg kick but Chen Lo is out of range.
Chen Lo needs to keep his hands up - Dambullah had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Dambullah.
Dambullah has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut. Dambullah saw that one coming.
Dambullah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chen Lo throws an off balance right hand
and Dambullah moves into the clinch.
Dambullah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Chen Lo.
Dambullah misses with a punch on the inside.
Chen Lo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chen Lo.
Dambullah blocks a body shot from Chen Lo.
Dambullah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dambullah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dambullah works on Chen Lo's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dambullah.
Dambullah pushes Chen Lo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dambullah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dambullah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chen Lo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dambullah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dambullah is working Chen Lo over against the cage.
Dambullah lands with a left to the head.
Dambullah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chen Lo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dambullah blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dambullah misses with a punch on the inside.
Dambullah leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dambullah tries to throw a body punch but Chen Lo avoids it by throwing Dambullah back against the cage.
Dambullah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dambullah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dambullah struggles to land a body shot inside as Chen Lo controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dambullah.
Chen Lo scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Dambullah.
Dambullah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo prevents a body shot from Dambullah.
Chen Lo lands a shot to the body.
Chen Lo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Dambullah on the inside.
Chen Lo blocking some punches.
Chen Lo manages to break the clinch.
Dambullah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chen Lo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dambullah.
Dambullah scoring well with a low kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dambullah checks a leg kick.
Chen Lo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Chen Lo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dambullah misses with a right hand
and Chen Lo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dambullah looks to land a left hand but Chen Lo moved out of range nicely.
Chen Lo throwing a counter right hand but Dambullah manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chen Lo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut. Dambullah saw that one coming.
Chen Lo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dambullah finds it's way round the side to connect with Chen Lo's head.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Dambullah slips a straight right by Chen Lo.
Dambullah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a body punch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Chen Lo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dambullahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dambullah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dambullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah checks a leg kick nicely.
Dambullah throws out a leg kick but Chen Lo moves out of range and Dambullah only half commits.
A bone on bone clash there as Chen Lo blocks the leg kick.
Chen Lo misses the jab.
Chen Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dambullah looks to score with a jab to the body but Chen Lo is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah connects with a single shot there.
Dambullah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dambullah lands the left hand.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Dambullah throws out a counter right but Chen Lo avoids it with no problem.
Chen Lo avoids the body shot from Dambullah.
Chen Lo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dambullah just manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dambullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.
Dambullah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chen Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dambullah.
Chen Lo tries to move into range but Dambullah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chen Lo scores with a punch to the head.
Dambullah clobbers Chen Lo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chen Lo misses with a straight left.
Dambullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo slips under a jab.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chen Lo avoids a kick to the body.
Dambullah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dambullah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Dambullah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dambullah slips a straight right by Chen Lo.
Dambullah flicks out a counter leg kick but Chen Lo steps away.
Chen Lo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but Chen Lo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dambullah's corner calls for a 1-2. Dambullah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chen Lo throws a right hand that misses
and Dambullah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dambullah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dambullah throws the left hand but Chen Lo avoids the punch easily.
Dambullah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Dambullah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dambullah staying out of range there.
Dambullah jabs Chen Lo right on the nose. Chen Lo blinks but takes it well.
Dambullah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chen Lo throws a hook but Dambullah blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chen Lo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dambullah finds it's way round the side to connect with Chen Lo's head.
Chen Lo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dambullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dambullah throws a jab but it's blocked by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo walks into a straight right hand from Dambullah.
Dambullah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chen Lo throws a jab when Dambullah was well out of range.
Chen Lo thuds his right hand into Dambullah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chen Lo throws a sloppy body shot
and Dambullah counters with a nice uppercut.
Chen Lo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chen Lo misses with a kick to the body
and Dambullah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dambullah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chen Lo. That did some damage!
Dambullah misses with a body kick.
Dambullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dambullah throws a body shot but no joy.
Chen Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dambullah was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo moves away from the strike by Dambullah.
Chen Lo throws a right hand that misses
and Dambullah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with a body shot
and Chen Lo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dambullah's knee momentarily.
Dambullah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dambullah scoring well with a low kick there.
Chen Lo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chen Lo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dambullah lands a leg kick that knocks Chen Lo off balance momentarily.
A jab lands there for Chen Lo.
Chen Lo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dambullah throws out the jab.
Dambullah throws a looping overhand right but Chen Lo ducks down to avoid it.
Chen Lo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dambullah thuds his shin into the meat of Chen Lo's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen Lo loads up on a big right hand but Dambullah slips the punch.
Chen Lo backing away here, and Dambullah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Moosh Dambullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chen Lo is looking to chop away at Dambullah's legs.
Dambullah slips a jab from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dambullah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dambullah throws a nice head kick!
Chen Lo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chen Lo misses with a wild combination.
Dambullah blocks a jab.
Dambullah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dambullah tries to clinch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Dambullah as he checks the leg kick.
Chen Lo scores with a punch to the head.
Dambullah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.
Dambullah tries to score with a low kick but Chen Lo moves his leg out of the way.
Dambullah with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dambullah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chen Lo. Chen Lo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chen Lo motions for Dambullah to come forward. Chen Lo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dambullah blocks a leg kick.
Chen Lo scores with a shot to the body.
Dambullah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chen Lo on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dambullah, as that shot connected.
Dambullah scores with a punch to the head.
Chen Lo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dambullah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chen Lo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen Lo scores with a nice head shot.
Dambullah misses with a body kick.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but Dambullah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Timiko Chen Lo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a body shot but no joy.
Dambullah swings for the body but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Chen Lo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chen Lo throws a low kick, looking for Dambullah's leg but Dambullah calmly moves out of range.
Dambullah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chen Lo.
A shot to the body from Dambullah misses
enabling Chen Lo to counter with a crisp jab.
Dambullah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chen Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dambullah manages to avoid it.
Dambullah checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Chen Lo.
Dambullah lands a nice looking body shot.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dambullah throws a hook but Chen Lo avoids it easily.
Dambullah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dambullah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah connects with a body shot.
Dambullah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chen Lo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dambullah throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Dambullah. That snapped Chen Lo's head back.
A jab from Dambullah does it's job there.
Chen Lo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo throws a looping overhand right but Dambullah ducks down to avoid it.
Dambullah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Dambullah takes a swing at Chen Lo's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Chen Lo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dambullah catches Chen Lo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dambullah lands a lovely overhand right.
Chen Lo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dambullah.
Dambullah tries to work over Chen Lo's front leg with a kick but Chen Lo checks it.
Dambullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen Lo moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dambullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dambullah sizes up Chen Lo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dambullah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chen Lo has time to react.
Chen Lo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chen Lo tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Dambullah.
Chen Lo is rocked!
 It looks like Timiko Chen Lo has been cut.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dambullah tries a quick counter leg kick but Chen Lo is wise to it.
Oh Chen Lo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dambullah connects with a body shot.
Chen Lo seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chen Lo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dambullah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dambullah misses with a wild combination.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dambullah.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Moosh Dambullah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dambullah 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Our winner, Papa Moosh Dambullah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Timiko Chen Lo had this to say: 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Daughtrey (ranked 460 p4p, 344 weight class) and Mitch Miletich (ranked 71 p4p, 53 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Daughtrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Miletich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, 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!
Daughtrey misses with a straight left.
Miletich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miletich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daughtrey misses the jab.
Daughtrey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daughtrey.
Miletich is looking for a takedown.
Daughtrey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miletich scores with a shoulder strike.
Miletich pushes Daughtrey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daughtrey.
Miletich lands a right hand.
Miletich blocks a body shot from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey pushes Miletich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daughtrey moves to clinch but Miletich breaks away
and Miletich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daughtrey throws a jab when Miletich was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daughtrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot.
Daughtrey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miletich.
We've been told by Daughtrey's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Daughtrey throws out a powerful jab.
Miletich lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miletich. Daughtrey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daughtrey swings widly with a right hand
and Miletich counters by moving into the clinch.
Daughtrey misses with a body punch.
Miletich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daughtrey misses with the head strike.
Miletich throws a punch but it's blocked by Daughtrey.
Miletich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daughtrey backwards.
Miletich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daughtrey fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miletich counters by moving into the clinch.
Miletich struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Daughtrey misses with a punch on the inside.
Miletich avoids the elbow strike from Daughtrey, against the cage.
Miletich trying to stall but Daughtrey improves his position.
Daughtrey trying to control the position but instead, Miletich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daughtrey into the cage.
Miletich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daughtrey is defending well.
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!
Miletich misses with a punch to the body.
Daughtrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Miletich controls his hands.
Daughtrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body.
Miletich lands with a right to the head.
Miletich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miletich has had enough of the clinch but Daughtrey keeps him there for the moment.
Miletich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daughtreys head.
Miletich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daughtrey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey digs a good body shot into Miletich's ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miletich is working for takedown but Daughtrey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kevin Daughtrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Miletich.
Miletich dodges an elbow strike from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey blocks a body shot from Miletich.
Miletich throws a head punch that misses.
Daughtrey misses with a body punch.
Miletich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daughtrey scores with a shoulder strike.
Miletich throws a head punch that misses.
Miletich blocks a body shot from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miletich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miletich.
Miletich lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Miletich.
Miletich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daughtrey backwards.
Miletich manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miletich. Daughtrey does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Daughtrey backs off Miletich throws a huge counter combo but Daughtrey manages to avoid it all.
Miletich cracks Daughtrey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miletich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miletich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daughtrey. Miletich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daughtrey sets himself, and Miletich steps forward looking for the clinch! Daughtrey avoids it this time.
Miletich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daughtrey tries to clinch there but Miletich circles away.
Miletich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daughtrey throws out the jab.
Miletich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miletich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daughtrey wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Miletich 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 scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miletich throws a body kick that misses.
Daughtrey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miletich counters with a nice body shot.
Daughtrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miletich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Miletich moves away from the strike by Daughtrey.
It seemed like Miletich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miletich looks to throw the jab but Daughtrey is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daughtrey ducks under a wild hook from Miletich.
Daughtrey darts in and clinches Miletich up against the cage.
Miletich misses with a body punch.
Miletich misses with a punch on the inside.
Miletich digs a right hand into Daughtrey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daughtrey's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daughtrey throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daughtrey can't find room to land a body shot as Miletich controls the action.
Miletich blocking some punches.
Miletich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mitch Miletich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miletich misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Daughtrey fails to land.
Daughtrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Miletich controls his hands.
Daughtrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daughtrey misses with an elbow over the top.
Miletich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daughtrey looks to land a right hand but Miletich moved out of range.
Daughtrey backing away here, and Miletich unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Miletich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miletich.
A good leg kick by Miletich.
Miletich lands a nice shot that snaps Daughtrey's head back.
It looks like Kevin Daughtrey has been cut.
Kevin Daughtrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daughtrey lands a slapping body shot.
Daughtrey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miletich, pushing him back against the cage.
Daughtrey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miletich's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miletich tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Miletich back against the cage.
Miletich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miletich lands a nice shot to the body.
Miletich lands a hook that snaps the head of Daughtrey backwards.
Daughtrey blocks a body shot from Miletich.
Daughtrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daughtrey tries to throw a body punch but Miletich avoids it by throwing Daughtrey back against the cage.
Miletich misses with a punch on the inside.
Miletich blocks an elbow strike from Daughtrey.
Miletich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitch Miletich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daughtrey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Mitch Miletich has been cut.
Miletich swats away the attempt to clinch by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey is looking to clinch but Miletich is avoiding it.
Daughtrey doesn't manage to clinch there - Miletich circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Miletich counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daughtrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miletich swats away the attempt to clinch by Daughtrey.
Miletich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miletich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Daughtrey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miletich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daughtrey's knee momentarily.
Daughtrey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kevin Daughtrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daughtrey misses with a lunging right hand
and Miletich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miletich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miletich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daughtrey misses with a straight left.
Miletich steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey misses with a combination
and Miletich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey misses with a combination
and Miletich counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Daughtrey - just one landing.
Daughtrey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daughtrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daughtrey misses with a jab to the body
letting Miletich counter with a right hand.
Daughtrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miletich scores with a head kick.
Daughtrey is rocked!
Daughtrey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but Miletich is having none of it.
Daughtrey throws a poor cross that misses
and Miletich counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Miletich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Miletich gets tackled into the cage by Daughtrey. Daughtrey maintains the clinch.
Daughtrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Miletich controls his hands.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Miletich.
Miletich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daughtrey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miletich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daughtrey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daughtrey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daughtrey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miletich lands a really nice looking cross but Daughtrey seems unphased.
Miletich misses with a hook. Daughtrey ducked under it nicely.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but Miletich is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Miletich misses.
A punch combination from Daughtrey misses.
Miletich wants to counter the offense by Daughtrey and move into the clinch position.
Miletich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daughtrey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miletich defending well as Daughtrey loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daughtrey tries to clinch there but Miletich circles away.
Daughtrey sets himself, and Miletich steps forward looking for the clinch! Daughtrey avoids it this time.
Daughtrey looks to land a right hand but Miletich moved out of range.
Daughtrey lands a jab to Miletich's midsection.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up but Miletich circles away and keeps his distance.
Miletich feints a counter leg kick.
Daughtrey thuds his right hand into Miletich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miletich lands with a straight right. Daughtrey didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daughtrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miletich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daughtrey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miletich.
Nice straight punches there by Daughtrey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daughtrey.
Miletich throws a shot from downtown. Daughtrey moves away and avoids it.
Miletich lands a jab to the nose.
Kevin Daughtrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitch Miletich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch but Miletich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miletich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch but Miletich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daughtrey, as that shot connected.
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!
Miletich throws a leg kick which misses Daughtrey's front leg but catches the back leg as Daughtrey tries to avoid it.
Daughtrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daughtrey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miletich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miletich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miletich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daughtrey lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch but Miletich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daughtrey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miletich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daughtrey takes a swing at Miletich's ribcage but misses.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up.
Miletich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daughtrey.
Miletich throws out a counter right but Daughtrey avoids it with no problem.
Daughtrey wants to clinch.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch but Miletich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miletich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey rushes Miletich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daughtrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daughtrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daughtrey is working Miletich over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daughtrey.
Miletich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miletich lands with a right to the head.
Daughtrey misses with some punches.
Daughtrey pushes off an throws an elbow but Miletich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miletich blocking some punches.
Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Daughtrey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miletich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Miletich!
A very excited looking Mitch Miletich rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 188 p4p, 382 weight class) and Dag Daghammar (ranked 26 p4p, 57 weight class). DeSilva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa). The crowd seem to be enjoying Daghammar's choice of entrance music: Just like that - Dregen. This should be a great matchup!
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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 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Daghammar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, 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!
A cross from DeSilva lands.
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but DeSilva moved out of range.
DeSilva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
Daghammar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daghammar. That's going to slow DeSilva down.
Daghammar lands with a cross.
Daghammar needs to keep his hands up - DeSilva had a free shot at his head there.
DeSilva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daghammar misses with a few strikes there.
DeSilva throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by DeSilva as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSilva.
Daghammar wants to counter the offense by DeSilva and move into the clinch position.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar lands with a nice body punch.
Daghammar slips a straight right by DeSilva.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
Daghammar throws an off balance right hand
and DeSilva counters with a single leg into guard. Daghammar didn't expect that.
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daghammar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSilva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Daghammar is keeping the position.
Daghammar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeSilva trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Daghammar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Daghammar keeps moving.
DeSilva stays in close to Daghammar's body and controls the position.
DeSilva trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeSilva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Daghammar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSilva misses with a hook
and Daghammar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeSilva thinking.
DeSilva clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to DeSilva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daghammar breaks the clinch.
DeSilva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Daghammar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but DeSilva is controlling him well.
DeSilva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
DeSilva cracks Daghammar with a big elbow.
Daghammar is trying to escape the position but DeSilva is controlling the position.
Daghammar prevents DeSilva from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar is not content to let DeSilva control the position.
DeSilva tries to move to mount but Daghammar blocks the move with his legs.
DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Daghammar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSilva wants to take a breather but Daghammar manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for DeSilva.
Daghammar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeSilva trying to move into half guard but instead Daghammar has managed to sweep!
Daghammar lands a couple of elbows.
Daghammar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
DeSilva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Daghammar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Daghammar trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSilva is on top in guard.
DeSilva looking to sit in guard and control but Daghammar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSilva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but DeSilva is out of range.
DeSilva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeSilva misses the jab.
DeSilva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DeSilva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeSilva there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeSilva's corner calls for a 1-2. DeSilva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeSilva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
DeSilva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daghammar avoids it really well and circles away.
Daghammar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar misses with a low kick as DeSilva jumps back.
Daghammar throws a hook but DeSilva avoids it easily.
Daghammar walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
DeSilva tries to counter with a takedown but Daghammar is quick to defend against it.
DeSilva slips a jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as DeSilva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daghammar sprawls well initially but DeSilva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Daghammar pushes DeSilva off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSilva.
A big right from DeSilva misses.
Daghammar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeSilva at a distance.
DeSilva misses with a hook
and Daghammar counters with an inside leg kick.
Daghammar lands a body shot.
DeSilva shoots and misses
and Daghammar counters with a low kick, right behind DeSilva 's knee.
Daghammar misses with a low kick as DeSilva jumps back.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
DeSilva misses with a lunging right hand
and Daghammar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
DeSilva misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daghammar moves out of range as DeSilva strikes.
Daghammar stuns DeSilva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
DeSilva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Daghammar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSilva is stalling here. Daghammar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! DeSilva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Daghammar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
DeSilva regains half guard.
DeSilva regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeSilva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daghammar defends it easily.
Daghammar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva has his foot on Daghammar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daghammar works his way back into a safe position though.
DeSilva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daghammar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daghammar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeSilva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSilva has control of Daghammar's left arm, preventing Daghammar from doing any damage.
Daghammar throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Daghammar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
DeSilva looking to control.
Daghammar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeSilva looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSilva, not yet.
DeSilva keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully.
DeSilva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daghammar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daghammar is in close to DeSilva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daghammar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
DeSilva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Daghammar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeSilva pinned against the cage. DeSilva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DeSilva tries to counter with a takedown but Daghammar is quick to defend against it.
DeSilva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daghammar under the eye.
Daghammar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeSilva defends well and Daghammar ends up having to push DeSilva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeSilva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSilva scores with a nice right hand.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSilva has closed the distance and engaged Daghammar in a clinch.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Daghammar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva tries to pull guard but Daghammar holds him up against the cage and eventually DeSilva drops back down to his feet.
DeSilva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daghammar lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daghammar breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Daghammar misses its intended target.
A jab from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daghammar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeSilva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSilva throws a hook to the side of Daghammar's head but Daghammar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daghammar slips a straight right by DeSilva.
DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeSilva rather than just go for the knockout.
Daghammar tries to sprawl but DeSilva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Daghammar gets back to full guard.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeSilva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daghammar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Daghammar tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daghammar throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
Daghammar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeSilva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daghammar walks away with a smile on his face. DeSilva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. DeSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daghammar thuds a left hand into DeSilva's body.
DeSilva lands with a straight right. Daghammar didn't see that one coming.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a front kick aimed at Daghammar's knee but Daghammar avoids it well.
Daghammar cracks a nice hook into DeSilva's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DeSilva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on DeSilva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeSilva parries the strikes from Daghammar easily there. Daghammar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable DeSilva to escape.
Daghammar is putting a hurting on DeSilva here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
DeSilva tries to bench press Daghammar off him but Daghammar keeps the position.
Check out the look on Daghammar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Daghammar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Daghammar working away.
DeSilva stops Daghammar from passing to mount.
DeSilva looks to move to half guard but instead Daghammar has passed into mount! Damn!
Daghammar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Daghammar working DeSilva over with strikes here.
DeSilva regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Daghammar has control of the leg.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Daghammar is controlling the pace.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Daghammar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Daghammar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daghammar 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sala Barbo (ranked 94 p4p, 228 weight class) and Ruslan Temirov (ranked 12 p4p, 31 weight class). Barbo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nissim. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ruslan Temirov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Sala Barbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Temirov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Good work by Barbo as he checks the leg kick.
Barbo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Temirov's head.
It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Temirov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Temirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Temirov misses with a few strikes there.
Temirov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbo is looking to counter punch.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Temirov there.
Barbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barbo.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Temirov controls his hands.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Temirov can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Barbo there.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
Barbo motions for Temirov to come forward. Barbo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Temirov throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo clinches.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Temirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Barbo.
Temirov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temirov.
Barbo breaks from the clinch.
Barbo throws a front kick aimed at Temirov's knee but Temirov avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Temirov moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov lands a slapping body shot.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbo.
Barbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Temirov can pounce on him.
Temirov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Temirov throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Temirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Temirov throws a low kick, looking for Barbo's leg but Barbo calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbo misses with a leg kick
and Temirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Temirov throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Temirov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.
Barbo scores with a kick to the body.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Barbo scores with a four punch combination!
Barbo walks into a jab.
Barbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbo misses with a right hand
letting Temirov counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barbo.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbo scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Barbo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Temirov doesn't seem phased though.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Barbo avoids them all with ease.
Barbo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Temirov.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temirov looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
The crowd cheers as Barbo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Temirov doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Temirov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barbo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Temirov at a distance.
Temirov lands with a nice body punch.
Barbo stuns Temirov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Barbo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Barbo throws a poor cross that misses
and Temirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temirov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Temirov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbo to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Temirov moved out of range.
Barbo swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbo.
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!
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo scores with a leg kick.
Barbo lands a nice hook to Temirov's body. Temirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Temirov sees coming a mile off.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temirov.
Temirov throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbo counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Barbo as he checks the leg kick.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temirov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Temirov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo tried to counter with a leg kick but Temirov avoided it.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbo circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo checks a low kick from Temirov.
Barbo tests Temirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbo counters with a good, hard body kick but Temirov shrugs it off.
Temirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbo lands the left hand.
Temirov misses with a low kick.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Temirov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Temirov misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbo thuds his right hand into Temirov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Temirov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Temirov.
Temirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbo should have avoided that one.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Temirov throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Temirov throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Temirov scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Barbo.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Temirov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Temirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Temirov misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Temirov's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Temirov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Temirov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Temirov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Temirov. Beautiful body shot.
Temirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Temirov.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
Barbo tries to land a leg kick but Temirov saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Temirov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbo misses with a hook. Temirov ducked under it nicely.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Temirov misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sala Barbo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
That's time! Barbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Barbo misses the target.
Temirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Temirov unleashes a big counter combination but Barbo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Temirov throws a right hand that Barbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbo also avoids with ease.
Temirov connects with a body shot that sends Barbo's belly button to the back.
Barbo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Temirov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Temirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo rushes Temirov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbo prevents Temirov from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo presses Temirov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Temirov.
Barbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Temirov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
Temirov 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.
Temirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Temirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Barbo lands a front kick.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temirov throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbo connects with a nice looking jab.
Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temirov swings widly with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Temirov avoids it.
Temirov lands a jab to Barbo's midsection.
Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Barbo throwing a counter right hand but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbo lands a glancing blow to the side of Temirov's head.
Temirov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbo. That's going to slow Temirov down.
Barbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbo throws a chopping leg kick but Temirov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Temirov cracks a nice hook into Barbo's ribs.
Temirov swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Temirov finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbo's head.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
Temirov flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbo steps away.
Temirov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Temirov lands a right hook to the body.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov.
Temirov throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Temirov takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Barbo does it's job there.
Temirov cracks Barbo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo slips a jab from Temirov.
Temirov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Temirov is looking to score with low kicks.
Temirov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Temirov blocks a jab.
Temirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with an inside leg kick.
Barbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away.
Nice body kick there by Barbo.
Temirov scores with a nice strike.
Barbo slips a jab from Temirov.
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Temirov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sala Barbo.
Well Barbo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
An out of breath Sala Barbo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 8 p4p, 113 weight class) and Shawn Antoski (ranked 2 p4p, 19 weight class). Lõhmus's entrance music is Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Antoski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Antoski's body.
Lõhmus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Antoski tries to close the distance and clinch but Lõhmus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Antoski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick nicely.
Antoski misses with a hook to the body
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A lazy left from Lõhmus finds it's target.
Lõhmus scores with a decent looking hook.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Antoski moved out of range.
A lazy body kick from Antoski
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antoski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antoski blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Antoski misses.
Antoski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Lõhmus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Antoski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antoski tries to land a leg kick but Lõhmus saw it coming and moves away.
Antoski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lõhmus can pounce on him.
Antoski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antoski tries to clinch up but Lõhmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Lõhmus lands with an overhand left.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Antoski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antoski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antoski checks a leg kick nicely.
Lõhmus tests Antoski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lõhmus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Antoski can pounce on him.
Antoski misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lõhmus throws a solid leg kick but Antoski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lõhmus.
Antoski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lõhmus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Antoskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick.
Antoski throws the kick towards the body but Lõhmus avoids it.
Lõhmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Antoski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lõhmus rather than just go for the knockout.
A good leg kick by Antoski.
Lõhmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antoski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Antoski looking to throw knees to the head but Lõhmus is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lõhmus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lõhmus managing to block the knees to the body from Antoski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus manages to break the clinch.
Lõhmus throws the kick towards the body but Antoski avoids it.
It looks like Lõhmus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Antoski.
Lõhmus misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Antoski avoids the punch easily.
Antoski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lõhmus can pounce on him.
Antoski lands a jab to Lõhmus's midsection.
Antoski 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.
Antoski is looking to score with low kicks.
Lõhmus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
Antoski moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Antoski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Antoski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antoski clinches.
Antoski misses with some punches.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch.
Antoski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but Antoski manages to avoid it.
Antoski misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Antoski is out of range and Lõhmus settles back down.
Antoski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lõhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Antoski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Antoski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Antoski misses with a body kick.
Antoski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Antoski.
Lõhmus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Antoski's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
Antoski closes the distance and pushes Lõhmus back into the cage.
Antoski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antoski.
Knees to the body from Antoski.
Lõhmus is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Antoski.
Antoski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Antoski lands a right hand.
Antoski trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antoski tries to work over Lõhmus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Antoski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Antoski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Antoski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lõhmus is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Antoski.
Antoski scores a nice knee to the body.
Antoski lands a good knee to the midsection. Lõhmus won't want to take too many of those.
Antoski struggles to land a body shot inside as Lõhmus controls his hands.
Antoski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Antoski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Antoski.
Antoski scores a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Antoski.
Antoski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antoski works on Lõhmus's body with a couple of short punches.
Antoski lands a knee to the body.
Lõhmus managing to block the knees to the body from Antoski.
Antoski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lõhmus avoids it.
Antoski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lõhmus avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shawn Antoski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A head kick from Lõhmus lands but Antoski takes it in his stride.
A big left from Antoski misses.
Antoski moves out of range of the strikes.
Antoski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Antoski!
Lõhmus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Antoski can pounce on him.
Lõhmus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Antoski looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus 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.
Antoski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus stuns Antoski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Antoski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Antoski tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Antoski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Antoski.
Antoski throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus tried to counter with a leg kick but Antoski avoided it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lõhmus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Antoski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Antoski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antoski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Antoski checks it well.
Lõhmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Antoski.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antoski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Antoski connects with a single shot there.
Lõhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Antoski staying out of range there.
Antoski wants to clinch up but Lõhmus keeps it at a distance.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antoski manages to avoid it.
Antoski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Antoski throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antoski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lõhmus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Antoski tries a head kick but it misses.
Antoski is looking to clinch but Lõhmus is avoiding it.
Antoski looks to land a combination but Lõhmus avoids it well.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Antoski throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Antoski avoids the punch easily.
Antoski looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antoski.
Antoski wants to slow Lõhmus down by chopping away at his legs.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Antoski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Antoski down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antoski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but Antoski moves out of range easily.
Antoski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Antoski.
Antoski cracks Lõhmus with a good jab.
Antoski misses with a wild body shot.
Antoski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lõhmus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Antoski throws a wild body kick that Lõhmus sees coming a mile off.
Antoski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Antoski tries a quick counter leg kick but Lõhmus is wise to it.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus misses with a left hand
and Antoski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
Antoski misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Antoski checks a leg kick.
Antoski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lõhmus blocks a leg kick.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but Antoski manages to avoid it.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Antoski ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that misses.
Lõhmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Antoski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lõhmus blocks the body kick.
Lõhmus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Antoski misses.
Antoski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Antoski looks to land a body kick but Lõhmus moved away.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Antoski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Antoski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Antoski misses with a body shot.
Antoski is looking to chop away at Lõhmus's legs.
Antoski throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antoski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That kick from Antoski tenderised Lõhmus's leg. Lõhmus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Antoski. That snapped Lõhmus's head back.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lõhmus takes a swing at Antoski's ribcage but misses.
Antoski moves out of range of the leg kick from Lõhmus.
Antoski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Antoski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Antoski throws a front kick aimed at Lõhmus's knee but Lõhmus avoids it well.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antoski.
Antoski is looking to land body kicks.
Antoski throws out a powerful jab.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Antoski avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Antoski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antoski punishes Lõhmus's body with a nice straight punch.
Antoski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Antoski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Antoski throws a head kick that misses.
Antoski moves out of range as Lõhmus throws a body kick.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Lõhmus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Antoski.
A telegraphed right hand from Antoski misses the target.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but Antoski manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Antoski at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Antoski.
Antoski throws a solid leg kick but Lõhmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Antoski.
Lõhmus tries to land a body kick
and Antoski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Antoski connects with a high kick.
Antoski tries to clinch but Lõhmus is having none of it.
Antoski misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus cracks Antoski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A clash of legs there as Antoski blocks the low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lõhmus.
Some bone on bone action there as Antoski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Antoski flicks out a counter leg kick but Lõhmus steps away.
Antoski lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Antoski! But no joy.
Lõhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lõhmus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A leg kick checked by Antoski.
Antoski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Antoski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Antoski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antoski.
A telegraphed right hand from Antoski misses the target.
Antoski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Antoski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Antoski missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Antoski checks it.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Antoski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Antoski just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antoski throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a right hand
and Antoski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lõhmus thinking.
Antoski swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lõhmus throws a push kick but Antoski slaps the foot to one side.
Lõhmus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antoski moves out of range of the leg kick from Lõhmus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Antoski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Antoski.
Antoski just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antoski thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Antoski finds it's way through Lõhmus's defenses.
Antoski misses with a low kick.
Antoski misses with an uppercut.
Antoski tries to close the distance and clinch but Lõhmus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lõhmus defending well as Antoski loads up on a big left hand.
Antoski scores with a jab. Lõhmus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Antoski misses with a wild body shot.
Antoski misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Lõhmus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Antoski just manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Antoski.
Lõhmus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Antoski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lõhmus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Antoski avoids the head kick by Lõhmus.
Antoski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Antoski is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antoski scores with a jab. Lõhmus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antoski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lõhmus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antoski manages to avoid it.
Antoski cracks Lõhmus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lõhmus lands with an uppercut that bounces Antoski off the cage and back into range.
Lõhmus lands with a nice body punch.
Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antoski.
Lõhmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Antoski on the side of the head.
Antoski looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Antoski tries to land a front kick but Lõhmus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Antoski moves out of range of the leg kick from Lõhmus.
Antoski connects with a jab.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Antoski.
Antoski misses with a looping left.
Lõhmus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Antoski misses with a body kick.
As Antoski backs away, Lõhmus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Antoski really 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.
Lõhmus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good work by Antoski as he checks the leg kick.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Antoski.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Antoski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Antoski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Antoski checks it.
Antoski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Antoski misses with a straight right.
Antoski moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antoski throws a solid leg kick but Lõhmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Antoski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Antoski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antoski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lõhmus misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antoski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
Antoski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lõhmus lands a nice hook to Antoski's body. Antoski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Antoski.
A quick step to the side and Lõhmus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Antoski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Antoski counters with an outside leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Antoski slips the punch.
Antoski misses with a low kick.
Antoski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
Antoski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Antoski moves out of range.
Lõhmus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antoski misses with a hook
and Lõhmus counters with a low kick, right behind Antoski 's knee.
Antoski moves out of range of the leg kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Antoski misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Antoski in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antoski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lõhmus.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Antoski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lõhmus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Antoski can pounce on him.
Antoski looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Antoski.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Antoski slips a jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Antoski is out of range.
And Antoski responds with a good body kick, but Lõhmus manages to step out the way in time.
Antoski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lõhmus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Antoski throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Antoski walks into a straight right hand from Lõhmus.
Antoski lands a glancing blow to the side of Lõhmus's head.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Antoski wants to slow Lõhmus down by chopping away at his legs.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but Antoski manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Antoski.
Antoski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Antoski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Antoski moved out of range.
Lõhmus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antoski.
Antoski misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antoski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lõhmus.
Antoski slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Antoski tries a head kick but it misses.
Lõhmus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Antoski checks it.
Antoski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lõhmus tests Antoski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Antoski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A clash of legs there as Antoski blocks the low kick.
Antoski misses the shot to the body.
Antoski misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Antoski's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antoski manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Antoski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Antoski throws out a leg kick but Lõhmus moves out of range and Antoski only half commits.
Lõhmus half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Antoski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antoski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus slips under a jab from Antoski.
Lõhmus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus is looking to score with low kicks.
Antoski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lõhmus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lõhmus lands a really nice looking cross but Antoski seems unphased.
A lazy body kick from Lõhmus
and Antoski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Antoski cracks Lõhmus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Antoski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good standup being displayed there by Antoski as he connects with a hook.
Antoski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lõhmus. Lõhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antoski moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Antoski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Antoski connects with an inside leg kick.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Antoski is out of range.
Antoski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Antoski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Antoski ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Some bone on bone action there as Antoski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Antoski throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antoski blocks a head kick by Lõhmus.
Nice body kick there by Antoski.
Lõhmus scores with a nice strike.
Lõhmus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Antoski's head.
Antoski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antoski cracks Lõhmus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Antoski.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Antoski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antoski misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Antoski is out of range.
Antoski throws a hook but Lõhmus avoids it easily.
Antoski throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus moves away and avoids it.
Lõhmus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Antoski saw that one coming.
Antoski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Antoski.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but Antoski manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Antoski avoids the punch easily.
Antoski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
A cross from Antoski lands.
Lõhmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Antoski. That did some damage!
Antoski looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.
Antoski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lõhmus's hands.
Antoski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Antoski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Antoski looks to throw a body kick
and Lõhmus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Antoski throws a body kick.
Lõhmus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Antoski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Antoski.
Antoski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Antoski throws a right hand that Lõhmus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lõhmus also avoids with ease.
Joosep Lõhmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antoski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Antoski avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus 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.
Antoski misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Antoski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Antoski.
Antoski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Antoski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Antoski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Antoski.
Lõhmus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Antoski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries a low kick but Antoski avoids it.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Antoski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
A left lands for Antoski.
Lõhmus digs a good body shot into Antoski's ribs.
Antoski throws a head kick but Lõhmus moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joosep Lõhmus.
Well Antoski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Antoski!
Shawn Antoski is the new light heavyweight champion!
Shawn Antoski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roar Horse (ranked 31 p4p, 167 weight class) and Carlos Ruas (ranked 3 p4p, 9 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roar Horse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Horse. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruas.
Horse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ruas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horse tries to counter by clinching up but Ruas breaks away and moves out of range.
Ruas swings widly with a right hand
and Horse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Horse is looking to clinch.
Horse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruas throws a hook to the side of Horse's head but Horse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horse pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruas is out of range and Horse settles back down.
Horse clinches with his opponent.
Ruas jumps guard.
Ruas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard.
Ruas forces his way into half guard.
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!
Ruas is trying to control the action in half guard but Horse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse pushes Ruas off looking to stand but Ruas dives back in and keeps control.
Ruas is trying to control. Horse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruas wants to pass to mount but Horse is defending the position.
Ruas is still trying to improve position.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
Horse wants to get back to his feet but Ruas drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruas moves into full mount!
Ruas wants to take his opponent's back but Horse doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horse's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ruas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ruas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas controlling his opponent.
Ruas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Horse is now in Ruas's guard. A big mistake from Ruas there, giving up the dominant position!
Horse would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Horse gets to his feet. Ruas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horse moves out of range as Ruas strikes.
Horse misses with a looping right.
Horse tries to clinch there but Ruas circles away.
Ruas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horse lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horse goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Roar Horse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruas moves out of range as Horse throws a body kick.
Ruas with the counter takedown but Horse avoids it easily.
Ruas throws a right hand that misses
and Horse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas throws a big shot that misses.
Horse wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ruas throws a series of punches but Horse avoids them all with ease.
Horse darts in and clinches Ruas up against the cage.
Ruas avoids the elbow strike from Horse, against the cage.
Ruas lands an elbow inside.
Ruas prevents a body shot from Horse.
Ruas working aggressively here.
Ruas manages to pull guard.
Horse wants to get up but he can't break Ruas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet.
Horse wants to stand but Ruas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ruas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ruas lands a jab to Horse's midsection.
A jab from Ruas misses.
Ruas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ruas.
Horse bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruas throws an off balance right hand
and Ruas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruas lands a jab.
Ruas just misses with a punch to the body.
Horse misses with a looping left.
Ruas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horse defends it well.
A jab from Ruas finds it's way through Horse's defenses.
Ruas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ruas misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruas moves away.
Jab, jab by Ruas - just one landing.
Ruas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horse. Horse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruas misses with a looping left.
Ruas connects with a jab.
Ruas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruas showed some decent athleticism there.
Horse kicks Ruas off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horse. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruas scores with a nice strike.
Horse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruas moves away.
Horse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horse looks to throw a body kick
and Ruas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Horse's guard.
Horse keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Horse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruas is controlling him.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving.
Ruas looking to sit in guard and control but Horse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Horse decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horse gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Horse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Horse is keeping the position.
Carlos Ruas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruas trying to control but Horse is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Horse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruas throws a right and a left that Horse avoids nicely.
Ruas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horse.
No joy there for Ruas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ruas thuds his right hand into Horse's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Ruas misses.
Horse walks into a stiff left hand from Ruas.
Horse sizes up Ruas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.
Horse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ruas scores with the left hand. Horse knows he should have avoided that one.
Horse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruas misses with a hook. Horse ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ruas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Horse misses its intended target.
Ruas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horse.
Horse slips under a jab from Ruas.
Horse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruas finds it's way round the side to connect with Horse's head.
Ruas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruas moves out of range of the body kick from Horse.
A telegraphed right hand from Horse misses the target.
Horse moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ruas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horse misses with a body kick.
Ruas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Horse on his heels. He'll look to pass Horse's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Horse is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse pushes Ruas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice straight punches there by Horse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horse.
Horse lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruas off the cage and back into range.
The cut above Carlos Ruas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice cross by Ruas.
Ruas throws a shot from downtown. Horse moves away and avoids it.
Horse tries to land a front kick but Ruas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carlos Ruas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruas.
Ruas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Horse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ruas tries to move to mount but Horse blocks the move with his legs.
Roar Horse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Horse pushes Ruas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ruas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ruas wants to control but Horse is keeping him busy.
Horse is pushing Ruas's head away, looking to escape. Ruas manages to hold on to the position though.
Ruas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Horse!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ruas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Horse is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ruas moves to the back.
Horse wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horse is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Horse wants to get back to his feet.
Ruas is looking for the choke from the back position but Horse is controlling his hands well.
Ruas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Horse trying to get back to his feet but Ruas is in full control for now.
Carlos Ruas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Ruas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Horse looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ruas.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Ruas.
I've got Ruas 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Ruas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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RATING
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