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GAMMA#863 Falcone v Merel PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Muuka Laine (ranked 1191 p4p, 1741 weight class) and Tom Thomas (ranked 155 p4p, 202 weight class). Muuka Laine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Muuka Laine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Tom Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laine fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Laine avoids it with no problem.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine misses with a hook.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Laine is looking to clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas slips a straight right by Laine.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Laine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas tries to stall but Laine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Laine.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Laine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laine misses with some punches.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas looking to slow down the pace here.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laine takes a shot to the head.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Laine misses with some punches.
Laine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomas lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Thomas.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laine is keeping busy.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine prevents a body shot from Thomas.
A hook to the body from Laine.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laine presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Laine is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laine working aggressively here.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Laine.
Laine doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
As Laine backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Laine manages to avoid it all.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas misses the jab.
Laine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas clobbers Laine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas with the inside leg kick.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas wants to counter with a clinch but Laine pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Laine swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas catches Laine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laine swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
A leg kick checked by Laine.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine gets a clinch.
Laine lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Thomas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Thomas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Laine. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laine slips under a jab from Thomas.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Thomas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Laine.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Laine is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Laine down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine tries to clinch up.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine throws out a powerful jab.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laine connects with a leg kick.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laine throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas slips a straight right by Laine.
Laine catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laine tries to work over Thomas's front leg with a kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Laine misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Laine tries to clinch up.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Thomas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Laine doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Laine scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laine moves into the clinch successfully.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Laine digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Laine avoids them all with ease.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Thomas lands a head shot.
Laine connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of Laine's side.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Laine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Laine throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Thomas backs away, Laine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Laine tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
A big right from Thomas misses.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
Laine lands a shot to the body.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas lands a right hand.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that second round.
That's time! Laine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Laine looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Laine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas 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.
Laine throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Laine clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thomas has Laine pressed against the cage.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas looking to stall.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laine.
Tom Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Laine.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Laine prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Laine scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Laine takes a shot to the head.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Laine.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas taking a breather.
Laine misses with some punches.
Laine misses with some punches.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laine works the jab nicely.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine throws out a powerful jab.
Laine misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Laine misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Laine.
Laine moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
Laine tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laine moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Laine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laine lands with a cross.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laine 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
A very excited looking Muuka Laine 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 Ken Womack (ranked 979 p4p, 919 weight class) and Timiko Chen Lo (ranked 129 p4p, 124 weight class). Chen Lo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to the Jungle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Womack !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timiko Chen Lo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womack staying out of range there.
Womack attempts a counter takedown but Chen Lo avoids it well and moves away.
Chen Lo 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.
Womack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.
Womack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chen Lo sprawls and moves away.
Timiko Chen Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen Lo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Womack .
Womack feinted with a counter takedown.
Womack moves out of range of the leg kick from Chen Lo.
Womack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chen Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Womack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Womack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Chen Lo misses.
Womack attempts a counter takedown but Chen Lo avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Chen Lo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Womack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chen Lo takes a swing at Womack 's ribcage but misses.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the side of Womack 's head but Womack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen Lo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good work by Womack as he checks the leg kick.
Womack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chen Lo missing with a left hand there. Womack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chen Lo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Womack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chen Lo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Womack attempts a counter takedown but Chen Lo avoids it well and moves away.
Womack staying out of range there.
Womack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chen Lo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but Womack sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but Womack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chen Lo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Womack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chen Lo sprawls and moves away.
Chen Lo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Womack is able to avoid easily.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Womack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Womack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chen Lo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Womack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Womack slips a straight right by Chen Lo.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chen Lo misses with a low kick.
Chen Lo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Chen Lo misses.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Chen Lo.
Chen Lo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chen Lo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Womack steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chen Lo. That one must have hurt.
Chen Lo connects with a body shot.
Chen Lo misses with a looping right.
Chen Lo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Womack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A leg kick checked by Womack .
Womack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chen Lo sprawls and moves away.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chen Lo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack checks a low kick from Chen Lo.
A telegraphed right hand from Chen Lo misses the target.
Womack tries to counter with a takedown but Chen Lo is quick to defend against it.
Chen Lo misses with a looping right.
Womack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Womack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo misses with a series of wild punches.
Womack attempts a counter takedown but Chen Lo avoids it well and moves away.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Womack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chen Lo sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen Lo thumps Womack with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Womack checks a leg kick.
Womack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chen Lo sprawls and moves away.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timiko Chen Lo dominated that round.
That's time! Womack 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chen Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Womack manages to avoid it.
Womack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chen Lo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Chen Lo there.
Chen Lo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Womack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Womack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good leg kick by Chen Lo.
A nice leg kick from Chen Lo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chen Lo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Womack attempts a counter takedown but Chen Lo avoids it well and moves away.
Chen Lo tries to land a front kick but Womack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chen Lo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Womack moves out of range.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chen Lo takes a swing at Womack 's ribcage but misses.
Womack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick from Chen Lo is predictable there
and Womack counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chen Lo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack decides to stand back up.
Chen Lo tries to work over Womack 's front leg with a kick but Womack checks it.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
Womack tries to counter with a takedown but Chen Lo is quick to defend against it.
Womack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Chen Lo connects with a leg kick.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but Womack checks it.
Womack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chen Lo catches Womack with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chen Lo cracks Womack with a good jab.
Womack blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Womack feinted with a counter takedown.
Chen Lo cracks Womack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 It looks like Ken Womack has been cut.
Womack avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
Womack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chen Lo sprawls and moves away.
Womack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Womack slips a straight right by Chen Lo.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Chen Lo.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chen Lo wants to land a leg kick but Womack is out of range.
Chen Lo looks to land a right hand but Womack moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen Lo throws a hook to the side of Womack 's head but Womack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Womack feinted with a counter takedown.
Chen Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Womack was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen Lo.
A low kick from Chen Lo misses
and Womack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chen Lo won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womack decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chen Lo to his feet.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chen Lo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen Lo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Womack feinted with a counter takedown.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ken Womack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chen Lo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chen Lo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Womack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chen Lo sprawls and moves away.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
Womack walks into a stiff left hand from Chen Lo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo with the inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chen Lo tries a low kick but Womack avoids it.
Chen Lo throws a low kick but Womack avoids it.
Womack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chen Lo digs a good body shot into Womack 's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Womack manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo throws a body shot but no joy.
Womack tries to counter with a takedown but Chen Lo is quick to defend against it.
Womack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timiko Chen Lo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Womack 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chen Lo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chen Lo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Womack .
Chen Lo throws a hook to the side of Womack 's head but Womack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Womack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chen Lo tries to land a leg kick but Womack saw it coming and moves away.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chen Lo tries a head kick but it misses.
Chen Lo tries a head kick but it misses.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Chen Lo misses.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Womack .
Womack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chen Lo with a nice calf kick.
Chen Lo throws a hook but Womack avoids it easily.
Timiko Chen Lo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen Lo misses with a low kick.
Chen Lo connects with a body shot.
Chen Lo misses with a leg kick
so Womack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Womack gets to his feet - Chen Lo follows without any prompting.
Chen Lo takes a swing at Womack 's ribcage but misses.
Womack moves out of range as Chen Lo strikes.
Chen Lo throws a low kick but Womack avoids it.
Womack blocks a jab.
Chen Lo misses with a low kick as Womack jumps back.
Timiko Chen Lo 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.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Womack is just out of range.
Chen Lo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Womack is out of range and Chen Lo settles back down.
Womack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chen Lo throws out the jab.
Womack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chen Lo.
Womack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chen Lo misses with a straight left.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Womack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick that misses.
Womack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chen Lo sprawls and moves away.
Chen Lo connects with a body shot that sends Womack 's belly button to the back.
Chen Lo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Womack is out of range.
Womack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but Womack sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Womack manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but Womack moved away.
Womack attempts a counter takedown but Chen Lo avoids it well and moves away.
Chen Lo misses with a low kick.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but Womack moved away.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Womack .
Womack 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.
Womack checks a low kick from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Womack is just out of range.
Chen Lo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chen Lo throws a lazy right hand but Womack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Womack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chen Lo sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo misses with a straight right.
Chen Lo misses the jab.
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Womack feinted with a counter takedown.
Chen Lo missing with a left hand there. Womack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the side of Womack 's head but Womack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Womack tries to counter with a takedown but Chen Lo is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Womack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Womack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chen Lo throws a looping overhand right but Womack ducks down to avoid it.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Womack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chen Lo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Womack tries to counter with a takedown but Chen Lo is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timiko Chen Lo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chen Lo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timiko Chen Lo!
Timiko Chen Lo 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Krampus (ranked 920 p4p, 932 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 131 p4p, 133 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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208
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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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Krampus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Sidious.
It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Krampus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Krampus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sidious.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sidious crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krampus - the referee stops the clock and Sidious gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krampus. Sidious manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Krampus.
Sidious throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krampus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidious sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Sidious was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Krampus misses.
No luck for Krampus with that takedown attempt.
Krampus misses with a left hand
and Krampus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Krampus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Sidious.
Krampus 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidious takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krampus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krampus blocks a head kick by Sidious.
Sidious moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sidious misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krampus lands a body shot.
Krampus throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
Krampus throws a hook but Sidious avoids it easily.
Krampus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krampus throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Krampus misses with a hook
and Sidious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Sidious, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krampus throwing a counter right hand but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sidious 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Krampus.
Krampus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krampus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krampus swings widly with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a right hand to the body.
Krampus avoids the head kick by Sidious.
Krampus throws an overhand right that lands on Sidious's shoulder, as Sidious tries to avoid the shot.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krampus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
 Sidious is rocked!
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sidious looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sidious is still on wobbly legs! Can Krampus finish him?
Krampus scores with a shot to the body.
Sidious gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Krampus gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Krampus!
Dexter Krampus 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 270 p4p, 324 weight class) and Narek Sirakanian (ranked 40 p4p, 48 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narek Sirakanian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomaevaboff throws a nice looking combination but Sirakanian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomaevaboff loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
Magomaevaboff misses with a wild body shot.
Magomaevaboff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sirakanian's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sirakanian duly obliges.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
 It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Magomaevaboff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Sirakanian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomaevaboff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomaevaboff slips a jab and a cross from Sirakanian.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomaevaboff misses the target.
Magomaevaboff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick
and Magomaevaboff counters by moving into the clinch.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Magomaevaboff's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomaevaboff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Magomaevaboff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff looks for the body kick but Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Sirakanian tries to work over Magomaevaboff's front leg with a kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
Sirakanian throws a shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter punch.
Magomaevaboff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff misses with a lunging right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a low kick, right behind Magomaevaboff 's knee.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomaevaboff.
Sirakanian checks the leg kick.
Magomaevaboff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomaevaboff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sirakanian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Magomaevaboff blocks a head kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the leg kick from Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff connects with the punch.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Magomaevaboff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends Magomaevaboff's belly button to the back.
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick that half lands.
Magomaevaboff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magomaevaboff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomaevaboff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomaevaboff thuds a left hand into Sirakanian's body.
Good work by Magomaevaboff as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirakanian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomaevaboff can pounce on him.
Magomaevaboff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magomaevaboff motions for Sirakanian to come forward. Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magomaevaboff rather than just go for the knockout.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff blocks a jab.
Magomaevaboff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian tries to land a front kick but Magomaevaboff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that misses
and Magomaevaboff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Magomaevaboff blocks it.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff scores with the left hand. Sirakanian knows he should have avoided that one.
Magomaevaboff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sirakanian is able to avoid easily.
Magomaevaboff avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomaevaboff is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff connects with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff drops his hands momentarily and Sirakanian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomaevaboff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the head.
Magomaevaboff scores with a nice body kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That has opened up Narek Sirakanian's cut even more.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Sirakanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sirakanian.
Sirakanian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomaevaboff.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomaevaboff at a distance.
Magomaevaboff drops his hands momentarily and Sirakanian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick lands for Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomaevaboff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomaevaboff blocks a head kick by Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff walks into a left hand.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch up
and Sirakanian counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Magomaevaboff is predictable there
and Sirakanian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Magomaevaboff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomaevaboff defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Sirakanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomaevaboff.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Sirakanian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomaevaboff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff thuds his right hand into Sirakanian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian misses with the combination.
Magomaevaboff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Magomaevaboff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomaevaboff lands the left hand.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses.
Magomaevaboff misses with a head kick.
Magomaevaboff throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomaevaboff swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. Magomaevaboff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Narek Sirakanian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Magomaevaboff gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sirakanian thumps Magomaevaboff with a low kick.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Sirakanian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magomaevaboff moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sirakanian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff tries to break the clinch but Sirakanian is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomaevaboff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff misses with some punches.
Magomaevaboff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomaevaboff throws a lazy body kick
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Magomaevaboff avoids it easily.
Sirakanian fakes the leg kick and cracks Magomaevaboff in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomaevaboff has closed the distance and engaged Sirakanian in a clinch.
Sirakanian digs a right hand into Magomaevaboff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomaevaboff's gas tank.
Magomaevaboff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Magomaevaboff.
Sirakanian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomaevaboff tries to pull guard but Sirakanian won't allow it.
Magomaevaboff tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.
Magomaevaboff lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sirakanian lands a right hand.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomaevaboff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomaevaboff.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomaevaboff pushes Sirakanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff pushes Sirakanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magomaevaboff blocking some punches.
Magomaevaboff lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomaevaboff.
A short right from Magomaevaboff on the inside.
Magomaevaboff working aggressively here.
Magomaevaboff throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomaevaboff.
A short left from Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sirakanian gets through Magomaevaboff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
Magomaevaboff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sirakanian smiles and moves away.
Sirakanian thumps Magomaevaboff with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomaevaboff blocks the leg kick.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick from Magomaevaboff.
Husein Magomaevaboff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomaevaboff scores with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff stuns Sirakanian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sirakanian lands an overhand right.
Magomaevaboff throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Sirakanian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab.
Nice shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomaevaboff off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Magomaevaboff is out of range.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Magomaevaboff down.
Sirakanian jabs Magomaevaboff right on the nose. Magomaevaboff blinks but takes it well.
Magomaevaboff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Sirakanian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magomaevaboff defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Magomaevaboff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Narek Sirakanian.
I've got Sirakanian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narek Sirakanian!
Narek Sirakanian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bunt Jernit (ranked 302 p4p, 194 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 38 p4p, 27 weight class). Jernit comes to the cage accompanied by Sail - Awolnation. Shamrock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nick Shamrock enters the cage!
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46 - 10 - 0 |
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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 46 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bunt Jernit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Jernit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Jernit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jernit to score with a decent uppercut.
Jernit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock swinging wildly here.
Jab from Jernit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jernit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jernit.
A head kick from Shamrock lands but Jernit takes it in his stride.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jernit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jernit instigates a clinch.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jernit throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Jernit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses
and Jernit moves into the clinch.
Jernit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shamrock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jernit.
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Jernit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jernit tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
Jernit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamrock blocks it with crossed arms.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Shamrock.
Jernit lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jernit throws an elbow but misses.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShamrock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jernit checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Jernit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shamrock.
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock jabs at Jernit's body.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock tries to land a leg kick but Jernit saw it coming and moves away.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jernit to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Jernit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock connects with a right hand. Jernit shakes it off.
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Jernit tries to counter by clinching up but Shamrock breaks away and moves out of range.
Jernit connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
Jernit throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock scores with a hook.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 Jernit is rocked!
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Oh Jernit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jernit tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Jernit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock gets tackled into the cage by Jernit. Jernit maintains the clinch.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit seems to have got his legs back now.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
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 Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shamrock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jernit darts in trying to clinch
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Jernit moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Jernit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jernit 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.
Jernit scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamrock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jernit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shamrock can turn it around.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Shamrock dodges an elbow strike from Jernit.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jernit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jernit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Jernit on the inside.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock blocks an elbow strike.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
Jernit misses with a knee strike.
Jernit lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Jernit's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jernit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Jernit.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jernit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Jernit.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Jernit misses with an elbow over the top.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jernit scores with a sloppy right hand. Shamrock should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Jernit lands a nice shot that snaps Shamrock's head back.
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Jernit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jernit tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the body
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit lands a nice looking body shot.
Jernit moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
A big left from Jernit misses.
Jernit slips under a jab.
Jernit is looking to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Jernit off balance momentarily.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Shamrock misses.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
Jernit pushes Shamrock up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Jernit.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Jernit.
Jernit checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Jernit closes the distance but Shamrock moves to the side
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
Jernit connects with a right hand. Shamrock shakes it off.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Jernit lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jernit throws a nice head kick!
Shamrock lands with a right that hurts Jernit. Jernit looks to clinch but Shamrock throws a short knee that drops Jernit. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Nick Shamrock!
A very excited looking Nick Shamrock 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 239 p4p, 565 weight class) and Michael Cole (ranked 36 p4p, 84 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MacArthur Jnr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to barbarian pipe band. Cole has chosen I Won't Back Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, 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!
MacArthur Jnr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Sloppy strikes from MacArthur Jnr. Those never looked like landing.
And Cole tries to counter it with a takedown but MacArthur Jnr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a good cross that connects.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr sets himself, and Cole steps forward looking for the clinch! MacArthur Jnr avoids it this time.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole throws a series of punches but MacArthur Jnr avoids them all with ease.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacArthur Jnr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a powerful jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a right hand. Cole shakes it off.
MacArthur Jnr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Cole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cole's sensitive parts.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
A punch combination from Cole misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr connects with a high kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole fails with the takedown.
MacArthur Jnr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole feints the counter takedown.
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Jnr sets himself, and Cole steps forward looking for the clinch! MacArthur Jnr avoids it this time.
Cole defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
Cole tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
Cole feints the counter takedown.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Cole tries to counter it with a takedown but MacArthur Jnr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole postures up in MacArthur Jnr's guard and throws a big left but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Cole works over MacArthur Jnr with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole with a nice head shot there.
MacArthur Jnr wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur Jnr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole landing some decent shots from guard.
Cole trying to control but MacArthur Jnr is working from the bottom.
MacArthur Jnr wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
MacArthur Jnr cracks Cole with an open hand slap.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacArthur Jnr throws a push kick but Cole slaps the foot to one side.
Cole is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MacArthur Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr thumps Cole with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cole defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
That kick from MacArthur Jnr tenderised Cole's leg. Cole is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacArthur Jnr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Jnr!
Donk. MacArthur Jnr catches Cole right on the button with a cross.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to score with low kicks.
Cole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole wants to counter the offense by MacArthur Jnr and move into the clinch position.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole 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.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole shoots for a double leg takedown but MacArthur Jnr sprawls well. He's pushed Cole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to the head.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cole feints the counter takedown.
Cole fails to land the takedown.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cole. That did some damage!
Cole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in MacArthur Jnr's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr trying to control but Cole postures up.
Cole trying to control the action but MacArthur Jnr is working from the bottom.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacArthur Jnr wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
MacArthur Jnr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cole.
MacArthur Jnr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cole distracts MacArthur Jnr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacArthur Jnr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacArthur Jnr seems keen to control Cole's posture.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Cole cracks MacArthur Jnr with a solid left hand.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur Jnr managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
MacArthur Jnr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacArthur Jnr clinches up against the cage.
Cole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacArthur Jnr tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur Jnr.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cole is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cole is trying to stall.
MacArthur Jnr slows down the pace here.
Cole cracks MacArthur Jnr with a nice body shot.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Jnr controls his hands.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a right to the head.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacArthur Jnr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Jnr.
Cole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacArthur Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole with the counter takedown but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.
MacArthur Jnr lands a front kick.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Cole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacArthur Jnr.
We've been informed that Cole has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
MacArthur Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cole.
MacArthur Jnr thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacArthur Jnr to score with a decent uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole wants to counter the offense by MacArthur Jnr and move into the clinch position.
Cole fails with the takedown
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good work by MacArthur Jnr as he checks the leg kick.
Cole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacArthur Jnr stuffs the takedown attempt from Cole. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole walks into a stiff left hand from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Cole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cole slips a straight right by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Cole with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.
Cole looking to score a takedown here. MacArthur Jnr is defending well but Cole drives through and ends up in MacArthur Jnr's guard.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacArthur Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but MacArthur Jnr is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr pulls Cole in close to his closed guard and prevents Cole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cole postures up and lands a big shot to MacArthur Jnr's brow.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacArthur Jnr wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Cole landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Jnr working a defensive guard here.
Cole cracks MacArthur Jnr with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacArthur Jnr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr!
After winning the bout, Robert MacArthur Jnr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dragomir Savic (ranked 387 p4p, 504 weight class) and Welter Weight (ranked 57 p4p, 72 weight class). Savic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Good Day. Weight has chosen They say that I'm Crazy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragomir Savic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Welter Weight!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, 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!
That kick from Savic tenderised Weight's leg. Weight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weight clinches.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
Savic lands a shot to the body.
Weight blocks a body shot from Savic.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
Savic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weight working aggressively here.
Savic working aggressively here.
Savic blocks an uppercut.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Savic.
Savic blocking some punches.
Weight's coach down at Save America! TRUMP 2.0 !!! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
Savic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weight or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic misses with the head strike.
Savic swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savic misses with the head strike.
Savic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Savic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good body shot from Savic.
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Savic.
Savic works on Weight's body with a couple of short punches.
Savic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Savic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weight or not.
Weight looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Savic.
Savic tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savic lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Savic controls the action.
Savic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Savic.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savic.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Savic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savic.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savic misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savic.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savic's elbow.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savic's elbow.
Savic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Savic.
Weight throws a head punch that misses.
Savic presses Weight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savic blocking some punches.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
Savic throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Weight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight blocks a body shot from Savic.
Savic lands a left hand.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savics head.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savic's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Savic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savic swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Savic controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Savic.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
A hook to the body from Savic.
Weight tries to work over Savic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
Savic blocks a body shot from Weight.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Weight.
Savic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Savic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savic is working Weight over against the cage.
Savic lands a right hand.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Savic.
Savic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Savic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight throws a head punch that misses.
Savic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savic has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savic blocks an uppercut.
Savic lands a nice shot to the body.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Savic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Savic with a nice calf kick.
Savic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Weight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weight is rocked!
Weight avoids the head kick by Savic.
Weight misses with a straight right.
Weight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savic. Savic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Weight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savic lands with an uppercut that bounces Weight off the cage and back into range.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Savic finish him?
Savic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savic punishes Weight's body with a nice straight punch.
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savic moves away.
Weight throws a hook but Savic avoids it easily.
Weight scores with the left hand. Savic knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weight seems to have recovered his senses.
Savic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savic sets himself, and Weight steps forward looking for the clinch! Savic avoids it this time.
Weight throws a lazy uppercut
and Savic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Weight avoids a kick to the body.
Weight swings widly with a right hand
and Savic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheers as Weight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savic doesn't seem phased though.
Weight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savic manages to avoid it.
Savic throwing a counter right hand but Weight manages to avoid it.
Savic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weight can do to turn this around?
Savic tries to keep at a distance but Weight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savic blocks a body shot from Weight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Savic avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Savic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weights head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savic backwards.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Savic tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savic misses with the head strike.
Savic blocking some punches.
Weight working aggressively here.
Savic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savic pushes Weight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Savic.
Weight is breathing heavily.
Savic tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savic lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Savic - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Savic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Savic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic throws an elbow but it misses.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
Dragomir Savic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weight prevents a body shot from Savic.
Savic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Savic throws a head punch that misses.
Savic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savic pushes Weight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savic blocks a body shot from Weight.
Savic blocks an uppercut.
Savic lands with a short shot to the head.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Savic.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savic working aggressively here.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Savic controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Savic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savic.
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Savic on the inside.
Savic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savic blocks an uppercut.
Savic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Savic.
Weight blocks a body shot from Savic.
A shot in the inside from Savic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savic.
Savic misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savic lands with a light punch inside.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savic backwards.
Savic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Savic blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Savic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Weight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Weight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weight misses with a hook
and Savic counters with a right hand to the body.
Weight takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savic.
Savic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weight at a distance.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weight.
As Weight backs away, Savic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Welter Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savic is looking to wear down Weight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Weight misses with a hook to the body
and Savic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savic misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Savic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weight misses with a hook to the body
and Savic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Weight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Savic misses.
Weight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savic is looking to counter punch.
Weight lands with a cross.
Savic cracks Weight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Savic feints and then cracks Weight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weight down.
Weight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weight missing with a left hand there. Savic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic avoids the body shot from Weight.
Savic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Savic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weight throws out the jab.
Savic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weight will feel that in the morning.
Savic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savic slips under a jab from Weight.
Good standup being displayed there by Savic as he connects with a hook.
Savic drops his hands momentarily and Weight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weight misses with a right hand
and Savic scores with a counter punch that sends Weight to the canvas! Savic smells blood - he's punishing Weight with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Weight has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragomir Savic!
Dragomir Savic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santino Lombardo (ranked 14 p4p, 292 weight class) and Tyler Wrexham (ranked 2 p4p, 46 weight class). Lombardo comes to the cage accompanied by Illusions. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Wrexham !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo throws a wild body kick that Wrexham sees coming a mile off.
Wrexham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombardo.
Wrexham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lombardo misses with a two punch combination.
Wrexham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lombardo throws a hook but Wrexham avoids it easily.
Wrexham throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lombardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Lombardo.
Lombardo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Wrexham misses
and Lombardo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wrexham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
Lombardo scores with a decent looking hook.
Wrexham cracks Lombardo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Wrexham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
Wrexham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lombardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Lombardo coming out on top.
Lombardo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses the shot to the body.
Wrexham misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo throws out a leg kick but Wrexham moves out of range and Lombardo only half commits.
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrexham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lombardo checks it well.
We've been informed that Wrexham has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wrexham checks a low kick from Lombardo.
Lombardo takes a swing at Wrexham 's ribcage but misses.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrexham swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range.
Wrexham scores with a body shot.
Wrexham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lombardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lombardo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lombardo tries to land a leg kick but Wrexham saw it coming and moves away.
Wrexham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wrexham clinches.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Wrexham avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
Wrexham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lombardo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wrexham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wrexham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wrexham breaks from the clinch.
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!
A combination from Lombardo does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
As Wrexham backs away, Lombardo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lombardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrexham .
Wrexham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lombardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Lombardo moved out of range.
Wrexham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wrexham slips under a jab.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Wrexham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wrexham is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lombardo rather than just go for the knockout.
Wrexham throws a good cross that connects.
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
Wrexham throws a combination that misses
and Lombardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wrexham looks for the body kick but Lombardo saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wrexham .
Lombardo throws a hook but Wrexham avoids it easily.
Lombardo throws a jab when Wrexham was well out of range.
Lombardo lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo is looking to chop away at Wrexham 's legs.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Wrexham .
Lombardo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lombardo.
Wrexham looks to land a body kick but Lombardo moved away.
Lombardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wrexham unleashes a big counter combination but Lombardo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wrexham throws a hook but Lombardo avoids it easily.
Wrexham checks a leg kick.
Wrexham throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wrexham misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lombardo slips a jab from Wrexham .
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Wrexham .
Wrexham delivers a nice body kick.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Wrexham 's shoulder, as Wrexham tries to avoid the shot.
Wrexham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lombardo misses with a kick to the body.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Wrexham can't break the clinch.
Wrexham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo lands with a light punch inside.
Lombardo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wrexham or not.
Wrexham avoiding damage as Lombardo throws knees to the body.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrexham controls his hands.
Wrexham tries a body shot but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo tries to stall but Wrexham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wrexham cracks Lombardo with a nice body shot.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham breaks from the clinch.
Lombardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donk. Wrexham catches Lombardo right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lombardo is looking to counter punch.
Lombardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Lombardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombardo cracks a nice hook into Wrexham 's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
Wrexham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lombardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lombardo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wrexham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrexham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wrexham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lombardo's head backwards.
Lombardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wrexham lands a glancing blow to the side of Lombardo's head.
Wrexham scores with a hook to the body. Lombardo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wrexham is looking to clinch.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Wrexham blocks the body kick.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wrexham .
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrexham throws the left hand but Lombardo avoids the punch easily.
Lombardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wrexham misses with a hook. Lombardo ducked under it nicely.
Lombardo catches Wrexham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lombardo throws a front kick aimed at Wrexham 's knee but Wrexham avoids it well.
Wrexham throws a shot to the body.
Wrexham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lombardo throws a front kick that sends Wrexham stumbling back into the cage.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo walks into a left hand.
Wrexham swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range.
Wrexham lands a head shot.
Lombardo connects with a single shot there.
Wrexham scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo lands with a cross.
Wrexham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Wrexham throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lombardo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wrexham under the eye.
Wrexham clinches up with Lombardo and pushes him back against the cage.
Wrexham digs a right hand underneath Lombardo's ribcage. Lombardo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrexham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombardo.
Lombardo works on Wrexham 's body with a couple of short punches.
Wrexham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wrexham . That's going to slow Lombardo down.
Lombardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrexham throws out the jab.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrexham .
Wrexham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombardo. Lombardo obviously looking to wear him down.
Wrexham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
Wrexham takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wrexham tries to land a body kick
and Lombardo counters with an outside leg kick.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Wrexham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wrexham lands a head shot.
Wrexham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombardo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombardo slips under a jab from Wrexham .
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrexham replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lombardo blocks it well.
Wrexham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wrexham !
Wrexham 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wrexham duly obliges.
The crowd cheers as Wrexham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lombardo doesn't seem phased though.
Wrexham sizes up Lombardo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lombardo throws a low kick but Wrexham avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wrexham momentarily.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo lands a leg kick that knocks Wrexham off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lombardo.
Wrexham connects with a jab.
Wrexham with a nice calf kick.
Wrexham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A leg kick checked by Wrexham .
Wrexham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lombardo on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Lombardo misses.
Wrexham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lombardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrexham .
Lombardo misses with an uppercut. Wrexham saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lombardo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lombardo 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 Wrexham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wrexham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lombardo slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Lombardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Lombardo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wrexham throws a leg kick that misses.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo misses with a shot to the body
and Wrexham counters with a good, hard body kick but Lombardo shrugs it off.
Wrexham takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Wrexham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wrexham .
Lombardo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Wrexham checks it.
Wrexham takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lombardo is looking to chop away at Wrexham 's legs.
A lazy left from Wrexham finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham lands a nice hook to Lombardo's body. Lombardo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wrexham 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wrexham catches Lombardo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lombardo throws a front kick aimed at Wrexham 's knee but Wrexham avoids it well.
Wrexham doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Wrexham scores with a nice right hand.
Lombardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrexham moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Lombardo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wrexham doesn't seem phased though.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo lands a head shot.
Lombardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Lombardo moves out of range of the body kick from Wrexham .
Wrexham scores with a hook to the body. Lombardo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lombardo counters with a left to the body.
Lombardo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lombardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrexham throws a hook but Lombardo avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wrexham !
Lombardo throws a jab when Wrexham was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham misses with a hook. Lombardo ducked under it nicely.
Lombardo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wrexham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wrexham misses with a low kick as Lombardo jumps back.
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrexham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo lands a leg kick that knocks Wrexham off balance momentarily.
Wrexham throws a leg kick that misses.
Wrexham ducks right into an uppercut from Lombardo.
A big right from Wrexham misses.
Lombardo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lombardo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wrexham will feel that in the morning.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Lombardo moved out of range.
Wrexham scores with a shot to the body.
Wrexham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lombardo's head.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombardo lands a nice hook to Wrexham 's body. Wrexham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wrexham tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lombardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham throws a body shot but no joy.
Lombardo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lombardo misses with a combination
and Wrexham counters with a series of strikes. Lombardo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wrexham doesn't manage to clinch there - Lombardo circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Lombardo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lombardo dodges the punch combination from Wrexham .
Wrexham throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot.
Wrexham throws the left hand but Lombardo avoids the punch easily.
Lombardo punishes Wrexham 's body with a nice straight punch.
Lombardo scores with a jab.
Wrexham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
Lombardo pushes Wrexham away with a front kick.
Wrexham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrexham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lombardo is looking to slow Wrexham down with leg kicks.
Wrexham has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo looks to throw the jab but Wrexham is out of range.
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!
Wrexham swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lombardo.
Lombardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Wrexham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wrexham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lombardo thumps Wrexham with a low kick.
Wrexham lands an overhand right.
Lombardo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wrexham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wrexham thumps Lombardo with a low kick.
Lombardo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrexham misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Santino Lombardo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombardo. Wrexham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wrexham throws a big shot that misses.
Wrexham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
Wrexham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lombardo.
A big right from Wrexham misses.
Lombardo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wrexham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrexham checks a leg kick.
Wrexham slips under a jab from Lombardo.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham throws a jab when Lombardo was well out of range.
Wrexham throws a lazy body kick
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lombardo is out of range and Wrexham settles back down.
Lombardo tries to land a leg kick but Wrexham saw it coming and moves away.
Lombardo lands a leg kick that knocks Wrexham off balance momentarily.
Wrexham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lombardo counters with a nice leg kick.
Wrexham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo throws a body kick that misses.
Lombardo thuds a left hand into Wrexham 's body.
Wrexham throws a nice looking combination but Lombardo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wrexham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lombardo throws a chopping leg kick but Wrexham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo lands a body shot.
Wrexham stuns Lombardo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Lombardo misses.
Wrexham throws out a counter right but Lombardo avoids it with no problem.
Wrexham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lombardo lands a slapping body shot.
Wrexham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wrexham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lombardo.
Wrexham jabs at Lombardo's body.
Lombardo throws a chopping leg kick but Wrexham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Wrexham 's shoulder, as Wrexham tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Lombardo. That snapped Wrexham 's head back.
Lombardo blocks a jab.
Wrexham throws a push kick but Lombardo slaps the foot to one side.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Lombardo 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.
Lombardo misses with a head kick.
Wrexham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lombardo tries to work over Wrexham 's front leg with a kick but Wrexham checks it.
Lombardo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wrexham jabs Lombardo right on the nose. Lombardo blinks but takes it well.
Wrexham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a glancing blow to the side of Lombardo's head.
Wrexham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lombardo slips a straight right by Wrexham .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham lands an overhand right.
Wrexham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lombardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wrexham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lombardo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Lombardo moved out of range.
Lombardo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wrexham tries to clinch up but Lombardo circles away and keeps his distance.
Wrexham misses with a few strikes there.
Wrexham misses the jab.
Lombardo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Wrexham 's shoulder, as Wrexham tries to avoid the shot.
Wrexham misses with a low kick.
Wrexham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lombardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrexham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wrexham misses with a hook
letting Lombardo counter with a right hand.
Wrexham defending well as Lombardo loads up on a big left hand.
Lombardo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lombardo throws a hook but Wrexham blocks it.
Good shot there by Lombardo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrexham throws a looping overhand right but Lombardo ducks down to avoid it.
Lombardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wrexham just manages to avoid it.
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lombardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrexham . That did some damage!
Lombardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombardo is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wrexham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but Wrexham moved out of range.
Lombardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wrexham throws a right hand that Lombardo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lombardo also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo had his way with Tyler Wrexham in that round.
That's time! Lombardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lombardo.
Lombardo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wrexham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lombardo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lombardo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wrexham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wrexham delivers a nice body kick.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wrexham throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Lombardo misses.
Wrexham tries to bum rush Lombardo with a series of wild strikes but Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo looks for the body kick but Wrexham saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrexham closes the distance and clinches.
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo tries a body shot but Wrexham blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Lombardo.
Wrexham is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lombardo gets through Wrexham 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lombardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lombardo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wrexham fails to land.
A short right from Lombardo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Lombardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombardo lands with a short shot to the head.
Lombardo lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardo lands a left hand.
Lombardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Lombardo.
Lombardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombardo. Wrexham does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Lombardo tenderised Wrexham 's leg. Wrexham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lombardo throws a push kick but Wrexham slaps the foot to one side.
Lombardo slips under a jab from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Lombardo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrexham throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot.
Lombardo throws the left hand but Wrexham avoids the punch easily.
Lombardo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wrexham throws the left hand but Lombardo avoids the punch easily.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Lombardo misses.
A big left from Lombardo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo throwing a counter right hand but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Lombardo connects with a looping right hand.
Wrexham throws a hook but Lombardo avoids it easily.
Wrexham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lombardo tries to land a body kick
letting Wrexham counter with a right hand.
Lombardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wrexham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wrexham takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wrexham cracks a nice hook into Lombardo's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Wrexham .
Lombardo takes a swing at Wrexham 's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo looks for the body kick but Wrexham saw that one coming.
Wrexham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrexham takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham throws a leg kick
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wrexham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrexham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombardo throws out the jab.
Wrexham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lombardo.
Lombardo connects with a body shot that sends Wrexham 's belly button to the back.
Wrexham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lombardo thuds his shin into the meat of Wrexham 's side.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrexham .
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombardo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wrexham is looking to chop away at Lombardo's legs.
Lombardo lands with a nice body punch.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but Lombardo moves out of range.
Lombardo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santino Lombardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lombardo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Santino Lombardo!
Santino Lombardo retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Santino Lombardo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 45 p4p, 170 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 9 p4p, 23 weight class). Lõhmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. The crowd seem to be enjoying Zexi's choice of entrance music: BRADIO-Flyers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
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!
Zexi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lõhmus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zexi scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Lõhmus's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lõhmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zexi on the side of the head.
Zexi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Zexi.
Lõhmus with a hook.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lõhmus lands a body shot.
Lõhmus thows a body kick. Zexi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lõhmus doesn't seem bothered though.
Lõhmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zexi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lõhmus defends it nicely.
Zexi lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Lõhmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Zexi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zexi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi ducks right into an uppercut from Lõhmus.
Zexi tries to clinch up.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus fakes the leg kick and cracks Zexi in the body.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zexi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lõhmus in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zexi checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus throws a wild body kick that Zexi sees coming a mile off.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Zexi.
A lazy left from Lõhmus finds it's target.
Zexi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lõhmus. Lõhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lõhmus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zexi slips under a jab.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lõhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lõhmus tests Zexi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi moves out of range of the body kick from Lõhmus.
Zexi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zexi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zexi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zexi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zexi working aggressively here.
Zexi misses with a body punch.
Lõhmus tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Zexi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zexi.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi scores with a hook.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi needs to keep his hands up - Lõhmus had a free shot at his head there.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Zexi.
Lõhmus lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot that sends Zexi's belly button to the back.
Lõhmus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zexi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus fakes the leg kick and cracks Zexi in the body.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Zexi's shoulder, as Zexi tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi cracks Lõhmus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zexi checks the leg kick.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lõhmus scores with a spinning back kick!
Lõhmus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lõhmus lunges at Zexi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zexi's hand.
Lõhmus cracks Zexi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lõhmus under the eye.
Lõhmus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lõhmus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lõhmus cracks Zexi with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that misses.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Zexi moves forwards but Lõhmus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lõhmus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zexi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lõhmus cracks Zexi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lõhmus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zexi's head.
Zexi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Lõhmus jabs at Zexi's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zexi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lõhmus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zexi just manages to avoid it.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi blocks a head kick by Lõhmus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Zexi misses with a body shot
and Lõhmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lõhmus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lõhmus fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?
Zexi swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that misses.
Lõhmus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Zexi to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus staying out of range there.
Lõhmus cracks Zexi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Lõhmus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zexi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lõhmus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Zexi's body.
Lõhmus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zexi jabs at Lõhmus's body.
Lõhmus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zexi.
Zexi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lõhmus misses its intended target.
Zexi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lõhmus.
A big left from Zexi misses.
Zexi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zexi takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus tries to work over Zexi's front leg with a kick but Zexi checks it.
Lõhmus connects with a single shot there.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Zexi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lõhmus defends well and Zexi ends up having to push Lõhmus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joosep Lõhmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Zexi.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
Zexi throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking body kick.
Lõhmus slips under a jab.
Lõhmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lõhmus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zexi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lõhmus scrambles back to his feet.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that Zexi ducks under and follows up with a left that Zexi also avoids with ease.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Zexi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lõhmus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zexi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zexi lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that second round.
That's time! Lõhmus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.
Lõhmus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lõhmus works the jab nicely.
Lõhmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zexi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zexi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Zexi swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus cracks Zexi with an open hand slap.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus slips under a jab.
Lõhmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lõhmus slips under a jab from Zexi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Zexi as he checks the leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking body shot.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Zexi walks into a stiff left hand from Lõhmus.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands with a straight right. Zexi didn't see that one coming.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lõhmus can pounce on him.
Zexi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joosep Lõhmus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zexi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi lands a head shot.
Zexi moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
Zexi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zexi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lõhmus cracks Zexi with an open hand slap.
Zexi throws a jab when Lõhmus was well out of range.
Donk. Lõhmus catches Zexi right on the button with a cross.
Zexi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus thumps Zexi with a low kick.
Lõhmus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zexi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lõhmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Zexi's head.
Zexi is looking to clinch.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lõhmus.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick
letting Zexi counter with a right hand.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lõhmus connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Zexi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zexi.
Lõhmus lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zexi connects with a body shot.
Zexi moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus lands a head shot.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Lõhmus counters with a straight right hand.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Zexi's head but Zexi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zexi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice straight punches there by Lõhmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lõhmus.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zexi throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zexi takes a step back to recover.
Lõhmus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lõhmus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lõhmus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
After winning the bout, Joosep Lõhmus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Falcone (ranked 58 p4p, 187 weight class) and Mark Merel (ranked 9 p4p, 27 weight class). Falcone comes to the cage accompanied by Goodfellas - long take restaurant scene. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Falcone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Merel in his tracks.
It looks like Mark Merel has been cut.
Good work by Merel as he checks the leg kick.
Merel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falcone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merel walks into a straight right hand from Falcone.
Merel needs to keep his hands up - Falcone had a free shot at his head there.
Falcone is looking to land body kicks.
Falcone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Merel lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone throws out a leg kick but Merel moves out of range and Falcone only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Merel.
Merel looks to land a combination but Falcone avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone tries to work over Merel's front leg with a kick but Merel checks it.
Merel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Merel tests Falcone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Falcone.
Falcone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Merel will feel that in the morning.
Falcone scores with the left hand. Merel knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falcone throws a low kick, looking for Merel's leg but Merel calmly moves out of range.
Merel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Falcone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Merel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Falcone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Falcone.
Falcone drops Merel with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Merel! Falcone dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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