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GAMMA#877 Joosep v Phoenix PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Bohi (ranked 878 p4p, 1052 weight class) and Long Thai (ranked 101 p4p, 126 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Long Thai was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165
17 - 17 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dakota Bohi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohi drives through and clinches with Thai against the cage.
Bohi tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Bohi back against the cage.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bohi.
Bohi tries to break free but Thai pushes him back against the cage.
Bohi slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Bohi fails to land.
Thai lands a knee to the head.
Bohi managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Bohi avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Bohi in his tracks for a moment.
Bohi is trying to break the clinch but Thai is controlling him.
Thai told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bohi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Bohi avoids the damage to the body.
Bohi misses with some punches.
Bohi tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohi managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Bohi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai.
Bohi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Thai misses.
Bohi tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thai. Bohi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bohi connects with a body shot.
Thai cracks Bohi with an open hand slap.
Thai blocks the body kick.
Bohi avoids a kick to the body.
As Thai looks to move away, Bohi throws a big counter combo but Thai just gets out of the way.
Bohi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thai.
Thai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thai throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bohi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thai throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohi.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
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!
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai lands a damaging elbow.
Bohi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bohi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bohi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bohi cracks Thai with a nice body shot.
Bohi lands with a left to the head.
Bohi breaks from the clinch.
Thai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thai throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Bohi misses the target.
Bohi staying out of range there.
Thai throws a head kick but Bohi moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bohi misses its target.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bohi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick
and Bohi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Thai misses its intended target.
Thai lands a head kick. Bohi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Thai looks to land a left hand but Bohi moved out of range nicely.
Thai misses with a body kick.
Bohi blocks a head kick by Thai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a body kick that misses
and Bohi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thai misses with a head kick.
Bohi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thai.
Bohi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thai.
Bohi is looking for a counter combo.
Bohi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bohi moves away from the strike by Thai.
Bohi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thai misses with a head kick.
Thai scores with a hook to the body. Bohi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Long Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bohi staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good work by Bohi as he checks the leg kick.
Thai lands a high kick!
Dakota Bohi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bohi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bohi tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance.
Thai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bohi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bohi scores with a decent looking hook.
Bohi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohi tries to score with a low kick but Thai moves his leg out of the way.
Thai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Thai.
Nice body punch from Thai.
Thai misses with a body kick.
Bohi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thai manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohi walks into a left hand.
Thai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thai scores with a shot to the body.
Thai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick from Thai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Thai finds it's way through Bohi's defenses.
Thai misses with a looping right.
Thai throws a lazy head kick
and Bohi counters with a nice leg kick.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Bohi moves out of range easily.
And Bohi counters with a quick kick to the body but Thai blocks it.
Bohi throws a sloppy head kick and Thai moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a hook to the side of Bohi's head but Bohi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bohi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thai throws a body shot but no joy.
Bohi takes the fight into the clinch.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice elbow from Thai.
Bohi manages to break the clinch.
Bohi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thai lands with a nice body kick.
Thai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai feints and then cracks Bohi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bohi down.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Bohi blocks the low kick.
Bohi throws a big counter combination but Thai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Bohi.
Thai throws a body punch but Bohi moves out of range.
Thai misses with a body shot.
Bohi is looking to clinch but Thai is avoiding it.
Bohi moves into the clinch successfully.
Bohi managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bohi.
Bohi avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Bohi lands with a light punch inside.
Bohi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohi tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bohi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thai avoids it.
Bohi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bohi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bohi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Thai looks for the body kick but Bohi saw that one coming.
Thai wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Bohi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bohi moves out of range of the strikes.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bohi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bohi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thai throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Bohi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bohi throws a head kick that half lands.
Thai misses with a head kick.
Bohi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bohi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thai.
Thai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bohi to score with a decent uppercut.
Thai jabs at Bohi's body.
Bohi moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohi tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it.
Bohi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Thai.
Bohi tries to clinch there but Thai circles away.
Thai wants to counter the offense by Bohi and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thai throws an overhand right that lands on Bohi's shoulder, as Bohi tries to avoid the shot.
Bohi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bohi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thai.
Thai tries to counter with a clinch but Bohi shakes him off and moves away.
Bohi wants to clinch up but Thai keeps it at a distance.
Bohi is looking to wear down Thai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bohi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Bohi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bohi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bohi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thai just manages to avoid it.
Thai lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thai tries to land a front kick but Bohi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bohi cracks Thai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thai throws a low kick but Bohi avoids it.
Bohi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bohi changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Bohi checks a leg kick.
Bohi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bohi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bohi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dakota Bohi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a body kick that misses.
Long Thai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bohi is able to avoid easily.
Bohi tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bohi.
Bohi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Bohi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thai 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 Bohi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bohi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bohi tries to clinch but Thai moves out of range.
Good shot there by Thai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick
and Bohi counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Thai!
 Thai is rocked!
Thai is not content to let Bohi control the position.
Thai trying to control but Bohi postures up.
Bohi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bohi is trying to control. Thai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bohi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bohi is working away from the top position though.
Thai keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Long Thai.
I've got Thai 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai!
Dakota Bohi was interviewed post fight and said 'My career is over. I would like to thank all of my coaches for everything they have done for me. I would be 9 feet under if it wasn't for them. Thank you to my family for sticking by my side through thick and thin. It's been a great run.
*Takes Gloves off and puts them in the center of the cage*'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 1175 p4p, 459 weight class) and Corey Smith Jr (ranked 161 p4p, 78 weight class). McGuire's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jekyll And Hyde. Smith Jr has chosen You Will Know My Name as his entrance music. 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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20 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Corey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith Jr is able to avoid easily.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith Jr checks it well.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Smith Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for McGuire.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
Good leg kick by Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
McGuire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Smith Jr as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Smith Jr punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Smith Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGuire. Smith Jr shrugs it off though.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
A jab from Smith Jr does it's job there.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Smith Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith Jr tries to avoid it.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Smith Jr counters by clinching up.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
Smith Jr lands a right hand.
Smith Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mike McGuire's cut is getting worse.
Smith Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick lands for Smith Jr.
McGuire swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Smith Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to clinch but Smith Jr slips to the side
and Smith Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Smith Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Smith Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith Jr's sensitive parts.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Smith Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Smith Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr walks into a left hand.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body shot.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith Jr's sensitive parts.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Smith Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Smith Jr is avoiding it.
A head kick by Smith Jr misses
and McGuire counters with a leg kick.
Smith Jr lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Smith Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mike McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Smith Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire wants to clinch
and Smith Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Smith Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire slips a jab from Smith Jr.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith Jr blocks the leg kick.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuire is wise to it.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Smith Jr avoids it well.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith Jr just manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Smith Jr moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Smith Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Smith Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jr off balance momentarily.
Smith Jr gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Smith Jr's head back.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
McGuire connects with the punch.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Jab from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from McGuire.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire tries to move into range but Smith Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Smith Jr connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Smith Jr walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Smith Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
Smith Jr thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Smith Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith Jr tries to avoid it.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGuire.
Smith Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire tries to clinch but Smith Jr moves away
and Smith Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
Smith Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith Jr 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 McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch 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!
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith Jr in his tracks.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Smith Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
Smith Jr swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith Jr takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Smith Jr.
Mike McGuire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike McGuire.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Daughtrey (ranked 593 p4p, 620 weight class) and Dragomir Savic (ranked 81 p4p, 85 weight class). Savic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Good Day. Dragomir Savic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Daughtrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragomir Savic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daughtrey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daughtrey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daughtrey darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daughtrey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daughtrey works Savic's body with a nice hook.
Savic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Daughtrey wants to clinch up but Savic keeps it at a distance.
Daughtrey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savic.
A big left from Savic misses.
Daughtrey clinches with his opponent.
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Daughtrey controls the action.
Savic lands a body shot.
Savic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daughtrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
Savic misses with a punch on the inside.
Savic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Daughtrey controls the action.
Savic prevents a body shot from Daughtrey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Daughtrey as the two fighters clinch.
Savic lands with a right to the head.
Daughtrey works on Savic's body with a couple of short punches.
Savic blocking some punches.
Savic blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daughtrey throws an elbow but misses.
Savic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daughtrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daughtrey misses with a body punch.
Daughtrey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Savic swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey lands an elbow that stopped Savic in his tracks for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Daughtrey.
Daughtrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Savic fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Savic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daughtrey.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Daughtrey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Savic - that landed with a thud.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Savic blocks a body shot from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey has a couple of punches blocked by Savic.
We've been informed that Savic 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.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Savic.
Daughtrey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daughtrey can't find room to land a body shot as Savic controls the action.
Daughtrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daughtrey misses with a body punch.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Savic throws a head punch that misses.
Savic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daughtrey misses with an elbow over the top.
Daughtrey pushes Savic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Savic.
Daughtrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Savic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Daughtrey fails to land.
Savic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Daughtrey on the inside.
Savic has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
Savic misses with a punch on the inside.
Savic manages to break the clinch.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Daughtrey wants to clinch.
Daughtrey moves to clinch but Savic breaks away
and Savic counters with a left to the body.
Daughtrey throws a hook to the side of Savic's head but Savic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Savic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daughtrey moves out of range of the body kick from Savic.
Daughtrey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Savic manages to circle out of the way.
Daughtrey takes the fight into the clinch.
Daughtrey throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daughtrey lands a nice uppercut.
Savic misses with some punches.
Savic presses Daughtrey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daughtrey is looking to control Savic's arms but Savic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daughtrey has his back to the cage.
Daughtrey tries to work over Savic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daughtrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savic tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daughtrey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Savic gets through Daughtrey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Daughtrey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savic.
A short uppercut from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Daughtrey lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Daughtrey will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daughtrey connects with a body shot.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daughtrey closes the distance and clinches.
Daughtrey misses with a body punch.
Savic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kevin Daughtrey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Savic lands a body shot.
Savic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daughtreys head.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Savic blocks it.
Savic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savic throws a punch but it's blocked by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savic tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savic lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Savic.
Savic misses with a punch on the inside.
Daughtrey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daughtrey.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic lands a shot to the body.
Daughtrey misses with the head strike.
Savic swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Daughtrey fails to land.
Savic misses with the head strike.
Daughtrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savic's elbow.
Daughtrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daughtrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
Savic swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey tries to work over Savic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savic swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daughtrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey blocking some punches.
Savic lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savic misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daughtrey.
Savic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Savic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savic.
Savic scores with a shot to the side of Daughtrey's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daughtrey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daughtrey misses with a hook. Savic ducked under it nicely.
Savic throws a wild body kick that Daughtrey sees coming a mile off.
Daughtrey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savic, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Daughtrey - that landed with a thud.
Daughtrey has a couple of punches blocked by Savic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daughtrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savic throws a head punch that misses.
Savic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daughtrey misses with a punch on the inside.
Savic lands with a light punch inside.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Savic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Daughtrey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savic.
Daughtrey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Savic is breathing heavily.
Daughtrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Savic.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Daughtrey tries to throw a body punch but Savic avoids it by throwing Daughtrey back against the cage.
Savic misses with a punch on the inside.
Daughtrey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Dragomir Savic has been cut.
Daughtrey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey misses with some punches.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savic tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savic blocks an elbow strike from Daughtrey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daughtrey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daughtrey blocks an uppercut.
Daughtrey pushes Savic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Daughtrey controls the action.
Daughtrey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daughtrey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daughtrey misses with a punch on the inside.
Daughtrey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Savic lands with a short shot to the head.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Savic breaks from the clinch.
Daughtrey swings for the body but Savic moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Daughtrey.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Daughtrey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dragomir Savic'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. This is the final round!
Daughtrey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daughtrey lands a nice shot to the body.
Daughtrey 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.
Savic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daughtrey checks it well.
Daughtrey moves into the clinch.
Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Savic.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Savic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savic.
Daughtrey tries to work over Savic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daughtrey throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daughtrey throws a head punch that misses.
Savic scores with a hook to the body.
Daughtrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daughtrey throws an elbow but it misses.
Savic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daughtrey manages to pull guard.
Savic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Daughtrey controlling Savic's posture.
Savic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Daughtrey wants to sweep here but Savic controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dragomir Savic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savic trying to control but Daughtrey is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Daughtrey looking for a sweep. Not yet Daughtrey, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Daughtrey misses the shot to the body.
Savic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Daughtrey. Beautiful body shot.
Daughtrey is looking to wear down Savic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daughtrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daughtrey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daughtrey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daughtrey wants to clinch but Savic slips to the side
and Savic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kevin Daughtrey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savic misses the jab.
Daughtrey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Savic counters with a left to the body.
Daughtrey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savic at a distance.
Daughtrey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daughtrey connects with a nice looking jab.
Savic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daughtrey is looking to clinch but Savic is avoiding it.
Donk. Daughtrey catches Savic right on the button with a cross.
Daughtrey cracks Savic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daughtrey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savic can pounce on him.
Daughtrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savic looks to throw a body kick
and Daughtrey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Savic struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Savic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Savic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body.
Savic misses with a body punch.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Savic lands a left hand.
Daughtrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daughtrey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Daughtrey controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dragomir Savic.
I think Daughtrey 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 1082 p4p, 642 weight class) and Todd Packer (ranked 139 p4p, 84 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer misses with a wild combination.
Packer throws a solid leg kick but McStafferson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Packer.
McStafferson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McStafferson fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McStafferson.
McStafferson ducks under a wild hook from Packer.
McStafferson with a poor takedown
and Packer counters with a left and a right that stings McStafferson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz McStafferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStafferson with a poor takedown
and Packer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Packer throws a leg kick which misses McStafferson's front leg but catches the back leg as McStafferson tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Packer.
McStafferson has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Packer.
McStafferson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McStafferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McStafferson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Packer has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McStafferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Packer is retaining full guard.
McStafferson pushing down on Packer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McStafferson seems to be looking for submissions.
McStafferson passes to full mount!
McStafferson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Packer is now in McStafferson's guard. A big mistake from McStafferson there, giving up the dominant position!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer lands a couple of digs.
Packer trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
Packer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McStafferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McStafferson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Packer rolls with it to try and escape but McStafferson cranks on the arm and Packer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaz McStafferson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uesugi Mochinori (ranked 690 p4p, 969 weight class) and Welter Weight (ranked 98 p4p, 138 weight class). Mochinori comes to the cage accompanied by Japanese Battle Music. Weight is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: They say that I'm Crazy. Uesugi Mochinori could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Welter Weight's chin.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uesugi Mochinori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Welter Weight!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mochinori throws a low kick, looking for Weight's leg but Weight calmly moves out of range.
Weight misses with a straight left.
Mochinori throws a body shot but no joy.
As Mochinori backs off Weight throws a huge counter combo but Mochinori manages to avoid it all.
Mochinori misses the body punch
and Weight counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Uesugi Mochinori has been cut.
Mochinori gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weight.
Weight misses with a combination
and Mochinori counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A countering left hand to the body from Weight misses.
Mochinori throws a hook but Weight avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mochinori.
Mochinori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mochinori throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
Mochinori swings widly with a right hand
and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mochinori takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Mochinori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weight.
Mochinori wants to slow Weight down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight throws a series of punches but Mochinori moves out of range.
It looked like Mochinori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mochinori cracks Weight with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Weight.
Mochinori throws a leg kick
and Weight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mochinori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Mochinori.
Mochinori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Mochinori lands with a cross.
Uesugi Mochinori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mochinori.
Mochinori misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Mochinori misses
and Weight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mochinori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Mochinori.
Weight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mochinori with a body shot.
Mochinori looks to score with a jab to the body but Weight is just out of range.
Mochinori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mochinori scores with the left hand. Weight knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Weight looks to score with a jab to the body but Mochinori is just out of range.
Mochinori scoring well with a low kick there.
Mochinori just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Weight cracks Mochinori with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mochinori misses with a hook to the body
and Weight counters 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!
Mochinori will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A countering left hand to the body from Weight misses.
Mochinori connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Uesugi Mochinori will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uesugi Mochinori'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.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Mochinori.
It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Nice cross by Mochinori.
Mochinori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weight is rocked!
Weight steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mochinori. That one must have hurt.
Mochinori misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Weight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Mochinori misses.
A little jabbing left from Weight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochinori drops Weight with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Weight looks back up at him and smiles so Mochinori waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Mochinori finish him?
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!
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mochinori at a distance.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Mochinori.
Weight seems to have recovered his senses.
Mochinori misses with a leg kick
and Weight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight blocks a jab.
Mochinori connects with a right hand. Weight shakes it off.
Mochinori throws a lazy right hand but Weight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mochinori manages to avoid it.
Mochinori takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight defending well as Mochinori loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Mochinori.
Weight with a nice cross.
Mochinori lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mochinori throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mochinori.
Mochinori moves away from the strike by Weight.
Mochinori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mochinori misses the body punch
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mochinori with a hook.
Weight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mochinori.
Weight lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mochinori misses with an uppercut. Weight saw that one coming.
Mochinori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mochinori lands a nice looking body shot.
Mochinori ducks under a wild hook from Weight.
Mochinori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight throws a big shot that misses.
Mochinori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Mochinori.
A shot to the body from Mochinori misses
and Weight counters with a stiff right hand.
Mochinori throws a jab when Weight was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mochinori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uesugi Mochinori dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Weight digs a good hook to Mochinori's body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Weight might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mochinori has got the better of the exchanges.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weight.
Weight lands a body shot.
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mochinori jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mochinori misses.
Weight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weight misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Mochinori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochinori throws a hook but Weight avoids it easily.
Weight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mochinori with a body shot.
Mochinori misses the body punch
and Weight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mochinori looks to score with a jab to the body but Weight is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Weight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Weight.
Mochinori takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mochinori throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mochinori throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mochinori, as that shot connected.
Mochinori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weight can do to turn this around?
Mochinori tries to land a front kick but Weight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mochinori lands a really nice looking cross but Weight seems unphased.
Weight has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mochinori misses the shot to the body.
Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mochinori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mochinori.
Weight lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Weight misses with a straight right.
Mochinori tries to score with a low kick but Weight moves his leg out of the way.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mochinori.
Mochinori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mochinori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mochinori looks to score with a jab to the body but Weight is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Mochinori.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mochinori.
Weight lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mochinori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weight counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mochinori misses with a looping right.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weight throws a looping overhand right but Mochinori ducks down to avoid it.
Mochinori swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mochinori throws a low kick but Weight moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Welter Weight.
Well Mochinori has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uesugi Mochinori!
Uesugi Mochinori decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dougal McCraken (ranked 143 p4p, 258 weight class) and Narek Sirakanian (ranked 14 p4p, 38 weight class). McCraken comes into the arena with Bulgine blaring out of the sound system. 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narek Sirakanian!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirakanian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian scores with a body shot.
Sirakanian feints and then cracks McCraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCraken down.
McCraken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing.
Sirakanian motions for McCraken to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian thows a leg kick but McCraken checks it
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Sirakanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sirakanian.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirakanian counters with an outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sirakanian falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken keeps Sirakanian at a distance using the push kick.
McCraken takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a straight right.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken misses with a hook
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sirakanian throws a wild body kick that McCraken sees coming a mile off.
McCraken misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirakanian momentarily.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCraken throws a push kick but Sirakanian slaps the foot to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McCraken blocks the leg kick.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by McCraken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but McCraken checks it.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Sirakanian with an uppercut!
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian lands with a straight right. McCraken didn't see that one coming.
Sirakanian slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Sirakanian's legs.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Sirakanian moved out of range.
Sirakanian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCraken sizes up Sirakanian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sirakanian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
McCraken checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCraken rather than just go for the knockout.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian scores with a spinning back kick!
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCraken takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken tries to work over Sirakanian's front leg with a kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCraken lunges at Sirakanian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sirakanian's hand.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
McCraken scores with a hook.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Sirakanian was not able to check.
McCraken keeps Sirakanian at a distance using the push kick.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
McCraken dodges the punch combination from Sirakanian.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sirakanian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crunch! McCraken slams his shin into Sirakanian's torso.
McCraken slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian misses with the combination.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but McCraken moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian cracks a nice hook into McCraken's ribs.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
Sirakanian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by McCraken.
A low kick from McCraken misses
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sirakanian misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sirakanian throws a sloppy body shot
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
A jab from McCraken finds it's way through Sirakanian's defenses.
Sirakanian throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Sirakanian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sirakanian is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Sirakanian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken throws a sloppy head kick
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCraken 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.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sirakanian in his tracks.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but McCraken moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sirakanian lands with a shot to the body.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken is looking to slow Sirakanian down with leg kicks.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with an inside leg kick.
Sirakanian lands a lovely overhand right.
McCraken with a nice cross.
A left lands for Sirakanian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by McCraken.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sirakanian lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sirakanian. Sirakanian obviously looking to wear him down.
Sirakanian avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Sirakanian.
McCraken slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken scores with a jab.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Sirakanian walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
Nice body kick there by McCraken.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sirakanian has time to react.
McCraken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Sirakanian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
Sirakanian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from Sirakanian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirakanian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow McCraken down.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCraken has time to react.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sirakanian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCraken's head.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCraken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
Sirakanian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sirakanian.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Sirakanian.
McCraken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McCraken takes one to the side of the head.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sirakanian misses with a double jab.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Sirakanian moved out of range.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirakanian momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken 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 Sirakanian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sirakanian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCraken throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken 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.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
Sirakanian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCraken moves out of range as Sirakanian throws a body kick.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sirakanian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
McCraken jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the body.
McCraken wants to slow Sirakanian down by chopping away at his legs.
Sirakanian with a nice calf kick.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow McCraken down.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dougal McCraken.
Well Sirakanian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narek Sirakanian!
A relieved looking Narek Sirakanian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landon Priester (ranked 50 p4p, 106 weight class) and Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 6 p4p, 15 weight class). Hoppe has chosen Wind of Change as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Landon Priester!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppe scores with a jab to the body.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Hoppe throws an off balance right hand
and Hoppe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Priester is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoppe with the counter takedown but Priester avoids it easily.
Hoppe misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Priester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Priester's head coaches at Guerrilla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoppe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Priester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoppe. That did some damage!
Hoppe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been informed that Hoppe 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.
Priester throws the left hand but Hoppe avoids the punch easily.
Priester shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hoppe eats them both and turns towards Priester to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Priester, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoppe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Priester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoppe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoppe throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Hoppe lands a jab to the head.
Priester moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe checks the leg kick.
Hoppe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hoppe throws a series of punches but Priester avoids them all with ease.
Priester has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Priester there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hans Hermann Hoppe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoppe with a nice cross.
A combination from Priester does no damage.
Priester digs a good hook to Hoppe's body.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoppe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoppe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Priester lands with a hook. Hoppe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab by Hoppe.
Nice defenses there by Hoppe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Hoppe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoppe misses with a looping right.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoppe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Priester doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoppe blocks a low kick nicely.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe throws a series of strikes that have Priester backpedaling.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoppe checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Priester.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Priester avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Hoppe clobbers Priester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Priester tests Hoppe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt - Priester sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Priester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hoppe connects with a jab.
Hoppe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Priester. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe with a nice cross.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Priester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoppe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Priester rather than just go for the knockout.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe throws out a counter right but Priester avoids it with no problem.
Priester throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoppe.
Hoppe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Priester with a body shot.
Hoppe throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Priester scores with a leg kick.
Hoppe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Priester throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoppe misses with a hook to the body
and Priester counters with a left to the body.
Hoppe doesn't manage to clinch there - Priester circles away.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Hoppe moves away from the strike by Priester.
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester misses with a right hand
and Hoppe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Priester!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe is trying to ground and pound but Priester uses the momentary lack of control by Hoppe to regain half guard.
Hoppe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoppe is thwarting Priester's attempts to control the position.
Priester on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Priester is controlling Hoppe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hoppe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Priester is just riding it out for now. Hoppe eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoppe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Landon Priester will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Priester looks to land a left hand but Hoppe moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoppe as he connects with a hook.
Hoppe shoots in but Priester avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Priester lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoppe throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Priester throws a front kick aimed at Hoppe's knee but Hoppe avoids it well.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoppe was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Hoppe throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Priester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoppe circles away quickly and effectively.
Priester misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe checks the leg kick.
Hoppe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Priester clobbers Hoppe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoppe looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Priester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoppe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Priester fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoppe.
Priester misses with a looping left.
Hoppe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoppe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoppe scores with a hook.
Hoppe misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester throws a big shot that misses.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe feints the counter takedown.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoppe.
Hoppe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Priester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hoppe lands a slapping body shot.
Hoppe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priester throws out the jab.
Hoppe lands a nice hook to Priester's body. Priester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester throws a nice looking combination but Hoppe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoppe gets a takedown into half guard.
Priester is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoppe from advancing to side control.
Hoppe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priester keeps working.
Hoppe trying to control from Priester's half guard. Priester has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hoppe postures up and lands a big shot to Priester's brow.
Hoppe sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Priester dives on top into guard.
Hoppe looking for a guillotine here but Priester defends easily.
Hoppe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Priester is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Priester stopping the sweep attempt from Hoppe.
Priester's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Priester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hoppe wants to sweep but no luck.
Priester trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoppe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priester postures up.
Priester wants to pass the guard but Hoppe is keeping the position.
Hoppe looking for subs off his back but Priester has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hoppe gets full guard.
Hoppe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Landon Priester will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Hoppe ducks down to avoid it.
Priester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoppe cracks a nice hook into Priester's ribs.
Priester throws a body punch but Hoppe moves out of range.
A big left from Priester misses.
Hoppe 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.
Hoppe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoppe misses with a double jab
and Priester counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoppe walks into a straight right hand from Priester.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Hoppe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Priester misses with a hook. Hoppe ducked under it nicely.
Priester moves forwards but Hoppe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester looks to land a right hand but Hoppe moved out of range.
Hoppe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Priester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Priester lands a front kick.
Priester scores with a leg kick.
Priester lands a jab.
Hoppe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Priester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hoppe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoppe.
Hoppe misses with a straight left.
Hoppe moves away from the strike by Priester.
Hoppe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoppe throws a lazy uppercut
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut.
Priester throws a hook but Hoppe blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Priester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoppe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hoppe with a poor takedown
and Priester counters with a two punch combo.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Hoppe moves away and avoids it.
Priester throws a front kick aimed at Hoppe's knee but Hoppe avoids it well.
Priester throws a nice looking combination but Hoppe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Priester ducks right into an uppercut from Hoppe.
Priester throws a right and a left that Hoppe avoids nicely.
Hoppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Priester defends it well.
Hoppe throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hoppe. Beautiful body shot.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt
and Priester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Priester works Hoppe's body with a nice hook.
Hoppe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Priester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoppe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoppe moves out of range as Priester throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Hoppe moves away and avoids it.
Hoppe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Priester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Priester misses.
Priester connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoppe scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hoppe.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Priester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoppe.
Priester tries to work over Hoppe's front leg with a kick but Hoppe checks it.
Priester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Priester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoppe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Priester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Priester lands a nice hook to Hoppe's body. Hoppe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Priester scores with a jab. Hoppe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Priester throws a leg kick but Hoppe moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Priester. That's going to slow Hoppe down.
Hoppe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Priester throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoppe.
A left lands for Priester.
Priester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Hoppe.
Hoppe looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoppe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some bone on bone action there as Priester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Hoppe misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Priester clearly takes that round.
That's time! Priester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoppe misses with an uppercut.
Hoppe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe checks a leg kick nicely.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Hoppe flicks out a counter leg kick but Priester steps away.
Hoppe blocks a leg kick.
Hoppe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoppe lands with a hook. Priester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Priester takes one on the button.
Hoppe blocks a jab.
Hoppe moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoppe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoppe lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoppe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoppe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Priester on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hoppe.
Hoppe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoppe lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe thuds a left hand into Priester's body.
Priester's corner calls for a 1-2. Priester obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoppe walks into a stiff left hand from Priester.
Priester defending well as Hoppe loads up on a big left hand.
Priester throws a leg kick but Hoppe checks it.
Hoppe jabs at Priester's body.
Hoppe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Priester lands a two punch combo.
Priester jabs at Hoppe's body.
Hoppe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoppe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoppe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester looks to throw the jab but Hoppe is out of range.
Hoppe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Priester circles away quickly and effectively.
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Priester takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crunch! Priester slams his shin into Hoppe's torso.
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Priester avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Hoppe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Priester.
Hoppe throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoppe circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Priester.
Priester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoppe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Priester scrambles back to his feet.
Hoppe jabs Priester to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Priester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoppe slips under a jab from Priester.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoppe looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
Hoppe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priester misses the jab.
Hoppe lands the left hand.
Priester misses with a wild combination.
Priester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoppe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoppe.
Hoppe feints the counter takedown.
Hoppe lands a nice shot to the body.
Priester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoppes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hoppe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoppe misses with a shot to the body
and Priester counters with a nice body shot.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Priester has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Priester connects with a right hand. Hoppe shakes it off.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Priester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoppe thinking.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe lands with a right hand.
Priester misses with a kick to the body
and Hoppe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Priester!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester gets back to half guard.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoppe misses with a head shot. Priester uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hans Hermann Hoppe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Priester getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Priester.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoppe misses with a few strikes there.
Hoppe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Priester is predictable there
and Hoppe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoppe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoppe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Priester lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hoppe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoppe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoppe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Priester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoppe looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoppe, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoppe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Priester stopping the sweep attempt from Hoppe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Priester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoppe is keeping the position for now.
Hoppe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priester has passed into side control.
Hoppe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priester perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hoppe is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoppe is still trying to improve position.
Priester performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hoppe wants to get back to full guard.
Hoppe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priester is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoppe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Priester slips a jab from Hoppe.
Hoppe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoppe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Priester swinging wildly here.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Hoppe swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Priester.
Hoppe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Priester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Priester tried to counter with a leg kick but Hoppe avoided it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoppe defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Hoppe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Priester doesn't seem phased though.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Priester is just out of range.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Priester there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hans Hermann Hoppe.
I think Priester has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Landon Priester!
Landon Priester retains his lightweight title!
Landon Priester 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Farboleous Ricard (ranked 141 p4p, 111 weight class) and William Spud (ranked 21 p4p, 16 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ricard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Vibe Killer. The crowd seem to be enjoying Spud's choice of entrance music: Havana. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Spud!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Spud swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricard is looking to slow Spud down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Ricard.
Spud throws a head kick that misses.
Ricard checks a leg kick.
Ricard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Spud misses with a double jab
and Ricard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spud cracks Ricard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ricard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Ricard.
Ricard misses with a hook.
Spud counters with a body kick.
Ricard scores with a jab.
Ricard tried to score with a low kick but Spud checks it.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Spud misses.
Ricard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spud throws out a counter right but Ricard avoids it with no problem.
Spud connects with the punch.
Spud throws a series of punches but Ricard moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ricard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ricard takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard drives through with a takedown into Spud's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ricard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Spud wants to stand up but Ricard is controlling him.
Ricard trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom.
Ricard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ricard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ricard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ricard moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
A clash of legs there as Ricard blocks the low kick.
Spud lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spud moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Ricard throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
Ricard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard is looking to counter punch.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Spud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ricard thuds a left hand into Spud's body.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Ricard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Ricard backing away here, and Spud unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spud scores with a leg kick.
Spud scores with a punch to the head.
Ricard throws a head kick that misses.
Spud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard is looking to land body kicks.
Ricard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ricard.
Spud lands a leg kick that knocks Ricard off balance momentarily.
Ricard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Spud misses with a double jab.
Spud slaps away a takedown attempt from Ricard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard tries to score with a low kick but Spud moves his leg out of the way.
Ricard looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Spud blocks the low kick.
Spud lands a body shot.
Ricard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricard is able to avoid easily.
Spud tries to bum rush Ricard with a series of wild strikes but Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricard tried to counter with a leg kick but Spud avoided it.
Spud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Spud does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Ricard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ricard. That did some damage!
Ricard misses with a body shot.
Spud moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ricard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spud throws out a leg kick but Ricard moves out of range and Spud only half commits.
A big left from Spud misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Spud will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spud throws a series of punches but Ricard moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ricard or perhaps it was just good defense by Spud, which made it look bad.
Spud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ricard. Ricard obviously looking to wear him down.
Spud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Spud's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ricard misses with a wild body shot.
Ricard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spud.
Ricard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricard misses the target.
Ricard throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Ricard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ricard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spud works over Ricard's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricard misses with an uppercut.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud avoids a kick to the body.
Spud misses with an uppercut.
Ricard slips under a jab.
Ricard throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Spud misses.
Ricard gets a double leg takedown into Spud's guard.
Spud being controlled here, momentarily.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Spud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricard wants to pass the guard but Spud is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Spud keeps moving.
Ricard won't allow Spud to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
William Spud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ricard passes Spud's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spud is refusing to be controlled, as Ricard sits in half guard.
Ricard wants to pass the guard but Spud is defending well.
Ricard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard wants to take a breather but Spud is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spud 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.
Spud avoids a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spud.
Spud misses with a leg kick
and Ricard counters with a shoot takedown. Spud fights it but they end up in guard.
Ricard trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farboleous Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ricard postures up in Spud's guard and throws a big left but Spud blocks it.
Ricard is stalling in the full guard.
Ricard passes Spud's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ricard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spud defends it well.
Ricard uses his free foot to push down on Spud's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Spud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Spud needs to keep his hands up - Ricard had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Ricard.
A low kick lands for Spud.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Spud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spud tries a head kick but it misses.
Ricard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spud! But no joy.
Spud with a hook.
Spud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricard.
Spud scores with a sloppy right hand. Ricard should have avoided that one.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricard.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricard lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard looks to throw the jab but Spud is out of range.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Ricard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spud sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ricard somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
Spud now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Spud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ricard.
Ricard misses with a body shot.
Spud throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Spud moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Spud sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ricard tries to land a front kick but Spud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ricard throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricard lands with a nice body kick.
Ricard thows a body kick. Spud tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ricard.
Ricard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ricard misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard scores with a one two! Spud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard takes one to the chin there.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Ricard moves out of range of the leg kick from Spud.
Spud with the inside leg kick.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Ricard looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.
Ricard takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Ricard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spud.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Good leg kick by Spud.
Ricard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ricard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ricard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricard shoots in looking for a takedown. Spud tries to sprawl out of it but Ricard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spud tries to avoid it but Ricard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spud to the ground. Spud escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spud moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud misses with an uppercut
and Ricard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spud's knee momentarily.
Spud moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ricard misses with a hook.
Ricard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spud has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ricard.
Spud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spud connects with a jab.
Spud slips under a jab.
A low kick lands for Spud.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Spud misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Ricard.
Spud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ricard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud misses with an uppercut.
Ricard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ricard scores with a hook to the body. Spud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ricard takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spud lands a right hook to the body.
Spud checks a low kick from Ricard.
Ricard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ricard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ricard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Ricard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spud just manages to avoid it.
Spud throws out a loose jab but Ricard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricard tries to work over Spud's front leg with a kick but Spud checks it.
Ricard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Spud tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricard shoots in looking for a takedown. Spud tries to sprawl out of it but Ricard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spud throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
Ricard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spud just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spud on the side of the head.
Spud misses with an uppercut. Ricard saw that one coming.
Ricard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ricard is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Spud.
I think Spud has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!
William Spud 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 Julio Regueiro (ranked 12 p4p, 27 weight class) and Santino Lombardo (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Lombardo has chosen Illusions as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Lombardo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lombardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Regueiro.
Lombardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Regueiro throwing a counter right hand but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Lombardo.
Lombardo 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.
Regueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lombardo throws out a counter right but Regueiro avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Regueiro. Beautiful body shot.
Regueiro moves to clinch but Lombardo breaks away
enabling Lombardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Regueiro lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Lombardo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lombardo smiles and moves away.
Regueiro moves into range and clinches up with Lombardo.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lombardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Regueiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lombardo walks away with a smile on his face. Regueiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Regueiro swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lombardo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lombardo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Regueiro with a body shot.
Lombardo throws the kick towards the body but Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Regueiro connects with a right hand. Lombardo shakes it off.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
Regueiro works the jab nicely.
Regueiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the body
and Lombardo counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lombardo slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lombardo's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
Regueiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Regueiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Regueiro throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
and Lombardo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Regueiro's knee momentarily.
Regueiro moves into range and clinches up with Lombardo.
Lombardo cracks Regueiro with a nice body shot.
Lombardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lombardo.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Regueiro prevents a body shot from Lombardo.
Lombardo stalls.
Lombardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Regueiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lombardo tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
Lombardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Lombardo misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Regueiro blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
Regueiro is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Regueiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lombardo walks away with a smile on his face. Regueiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Regueiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Regueiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Regueiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lombardo misses with a hook.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo misses with a kick to the body.
Regueiro cracks Lombardo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lombardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Regueiro.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro throws a head kick but Lombardo moves out of range.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Lombardo cracks Regueiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lombardo counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Regueiro is looking for a counter combo.
Lombardo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lombardo scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 Regueiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Regueiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Regueiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lombardo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Lombardo lands a really nice looking cross but Regueiro seems unphased.
Lombardo throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro pushes Lombardo up against the cage in a clinch.
Regueiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombardo tries to work over Regueiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lombardo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Regueiro jumps guard but Lombardo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lombardo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Lombardo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Regueiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Regueiro throws a hook but Lombardo avoids it easily.
Lombardo throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick from Lombardo.
Regueiro throws a low kick but Lombardo avoids it.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Regueiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Regueiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Lombardo scores with a jab. Regueiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
Lombardo staying out of range there.
Lombardo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo connects with a nice looking jab.
Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lombardo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lombardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it.
Lombardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo tries to work over Regueiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Regueiro fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regueiro successfully pulls guard.
Lombardo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Regueiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lombardo defends well.
Lombardo won't allow Regueiro to sweep him here.
Lombardo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lombardo trying to control but Regueiro is working from the bottom.
Lombardo is stalling in the full guard.
Regueiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lombardo has passed into half guard!
Lombardo prevents Regueiro from improving his position.
Regueiro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lombardo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lombardo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lombardo trying to control the position but Regueiro is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Regueiro is not content to let Lombardo control the position.
Regueiro is trying to improve his position.
Regueiro can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lombardo wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Regueiro is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Regueiro's face as Lombardo controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lombardo missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lombardo doesn't seem bothered though.
Santino Lombardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Lombardo misses.
Regueiro tries to score with a low kick but Lombardo moves his leg out of the way.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Regueiro lands a leg kick that knocks Lombardo off balance momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lombardo slips a jab and a cross from Regueiro.
Lombardo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lombardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Lombardo lands with an uppercut that bounces Regueiro off the cage and back into range.
Lombardo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Regueiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lombardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Regueiro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Regueiro tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Lombardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Regueiro tries to move into range but Lombardo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Regueiro throws out a leg kick but Lombardo moves out of range and Regueiro only half commits.
Lombardo gets tackled into the cage by Regueiro. Regueiro maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands an uppercut.
Regueiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lombardo uses from the top position.
Lombardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Regueiro has an active guard here but Lombardo has managed to pass into half guard.
Lombardo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Regueiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Regueiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lombardo pulls his head out easily.
Santino Lombardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Regueiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lombardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Regueiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lombardo.
Regueiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Regueiro is in trouble now - Lombardo has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lombardo controlling from mount.
Regueiro is looking to improve his position but Lombardo isn't that keen on the idea.
Lombardo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro wants to control but Lombardo is having none of it.
Regueiro tries to reverse the position but Lombardo maintains control.
Lombardo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Regueiro is looking to escape.
Regueiro is trying to stand.
Regueiro can't escape the position.
Lombardo controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro tries to lock up and control but Lombardo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lombardo controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Lombardo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Regueiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lombardo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Regueiro is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lombardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lombardo throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Regueiro does it's job there.
A slow jab from Lombardo misses its intended target.
Lombardo moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo throws the kick towards the body but Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Regueiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Regueiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lombardo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro throws a body kick that misses.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Lombardo slips the punch.
Lombardo takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro wants to clinch but Lombardo slips to the side
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro is looking to clinch.
Lombardo misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
Lombardo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lombardo blocks a jab.
Lombardo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Regueiro clinches up with Lombardo and pushes him back against the cage.
Lombardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Lombardo.
Lombardo pushes Regueiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lombardo! But no joy.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro misses with a jab to the body
and Lombardo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Regueiro's knee momentarily.
Regueiro moves out of range as Lombardo strikes.
Lombardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo digs a good body shot into Regueiro's ribs.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo scores with a hook.
Lombardo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regueiro checks the leg kick.
Lombardo throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Lombardo.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses
and Lombardo counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Regueiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro throwing a counter right hand but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Regueiro lands with a hook. Lombardo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lombardo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lombardo is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Regueiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lombardo.
Nice uppercut lands for Lombardo. That snapped Regueiro's head back.
Lombardo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Regueiro takes a step back to recover.
Lombardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Regueiro should have avoided that one.
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Lombardo does it's job there.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro slips under a jab from Lombardo.
Regueiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lombardo loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Lombardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombardo lands a nice hook to Regueiro's body. Regueiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Regueiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lombardo! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro tries to land a leg kick but Lombardo saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Lombardo.
Regueiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Lombardo circles away.
Lombardo lands a jab to Regueiro's midsection.
Regueiro tests Lombardo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
Lombardo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Regueiro can pounce on him.
Lombardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Regueiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Regueiro.
Lombardo throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Lombardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lombardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Regueiro moves to clinch but Lombardo breaks away
letting Lombardo counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Regueiro with a nice calf kick.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombardo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Regueiro cracks Lombardo with a good jab.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lombardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Regueiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lombardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro throws an off balance right hand
and Lombardo counters with a leg kick.
Regueiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Regueiro scores with a jab.
Regueiro throws a push kick but Lombardo slaps the foot to one side.
Lombardo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Regueiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lombardo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Lombardo cracks Regueiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Regueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lombardo slips a jab from Regueiro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Lombardo throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
As Lombardo looks to move away, Regueiro throws a big counter combo but Lombardo just gets out of the way.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lombardo as he connects with a hook.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Lombardo does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Regueiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Lombardo in a clinch.
Lombardo takes a shot to the head.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Regueiro tries to work over Lombardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Regueiro.
Lombardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
Lombardo scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lombardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lombardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Regueiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lombardo.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo lands a shot to the body.
Regueiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Lombardo.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Lombardo.
A short left from Lombardo.
Lombardo has Regueiro pressed against the cage, preventing Regueiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Lombardo.
A hook to the body from Lombardo.
Lombardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Lombardo has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lombardo.
Lombardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lombardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Regueiros head.
Regueiro jumps guard but Lombardo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lombardo is trying to maintain a safe position but Regueiro gets an underhook and turns Lombardo into the cage.
Lombardo breaks the clinch.
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Regueiro takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Lombardo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Regueiro.
A little jabbing left from Lombardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lombardo delivers a nice body kick.
Regueiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Regueiro lunges at Lombardo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lombardo's hand.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo tests Regueiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Lombardo moves out of range of the strikes.
Julio Regueiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombardo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Lombardo.
Regueiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lombardo.
Santino Lombardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lombardo stuns Regueiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lombardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo cracks Regueiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lombardo connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santino Lombardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lombardo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Lombardo!
Santino Lombardo is the new welterweight champion!
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 7 p4p, 112 weight class) and Blake Phoenix (ranked 2 p4p, 22 weight class). Lõhmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lõhmus cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a double jab.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus with a nice cross.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phoenix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix cracks Lõhmus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lõhmus connects with a solid leg kick.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Lõhmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Phoenix pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lõhmus back to the cage. Phoenix follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Lõhmus throws a good cross that connects.
Lõhmus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Lõhmus moved away.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phoenix thinking.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lõhmus misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Phoenix takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Lõhmus. That snapped Phoenix's head back.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lõhmus thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Lõhmus tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
Phoenix tries a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Lõhmus misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lõhmus cracks Phoenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lõhmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix digs a good hook to Lõhmus's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lõhmus's head backwards.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lõhmus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Phoenix backs away, Lõhmus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix with a jab.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Phoenix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lõhmus with a body shot.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Phoenix in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix tests Lõhmus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Phoenix blocks a low kick nicely.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Jab from Phoenix.
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!
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Lõhmus sizes up Phoenix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Lõhmus lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Phoenix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lõhmus checks it well.
Lõhmus throws a push kick but Phoenix slaps the foot to one side.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
Lõhmus lands with an uppercut that bounces Phoenix off the cage and back into range.
Phoenix takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the body from Lõhmus misses
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Phoenix feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix throws a jab when Lõhmus was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Lõhmus blocks the low kick.
Crunch! Lõhmus slams his shin into Phoenix's torso.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses Phoenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Phoenix tries to avoid it.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lõhmus.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Phoenix wants to land a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lõhmus doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lõhmus. Lõhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Phoenix throws a hook but Lõhmus avoids it easily.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Phoenix checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
Lõhmus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Lõhmus punishes Phoenix's body with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Phoenix as he checks the leg kick.
Phoenix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phoenix cracks Lõhmus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Lõhmus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phoenix will feel that in the morning.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
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 turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Lõhmus misses
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Phoenix.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix throws a jab when Lõhmus was well out of range.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lõhmus lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Phoenix lands a nice hook to Lõhmus's body. Lõhmus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix misses the jab.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lõhmus. Lõhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Phoenix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheers as Lõhmus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phoenix doesn't seem phased though.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lõhmus throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix blocks a low kick nicely.
Phoenix swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus takes one to the chin there.
Some bone on bone action there as Phoenix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lõhmus throws a front kick that sends Phoenix stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Lõhmus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Phoenix feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Lõhmus's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus throws a front kick aimed at Phoenix's knee but Phoenix avoids it well.
Lõhmus blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a body shot.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Lõhmus shakes it off.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lõhmus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phoenix tries to work over Lõhmus's front leg with a kick but Lõhmus checks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Phoenix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lõhmus has got the better of the exchanges.
Phoenix slips a jab from Lõhmus.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phoenix on the side of the head.
Lõhmus delivers a nice body kick.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix jabs at Lõhmus's body.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws a hook but Lõhmus avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix tries to work over Lõhmus's front leg with a kick but Lõhmus checks it.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands the left hand.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix jabs at Lõhmus's body.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Lõhmus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Lõhmus slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Lõhmus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that misses.
Phoenix misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Lõhmus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lõhmus scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Phoenix moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Lõhmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
Lõhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lõhmus drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lõhmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lõhmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Phoenix's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Lõhmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Lõhmus had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix with a hook.
Lõhmus checks a low kick from Phoenix.
Lõhmus defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
Lõhmus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Lõhmus motions for Phoenix to come forward. Lõhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lõhmus scores with a nice right hand.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix lunges at Lõhmus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lõhmus's hand.
Phoenix jabs Lõhmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Jab by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lõhmus scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Lõhmus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lõhmus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and Lõhmus settles back down.
Lõhmus throws out a leg kick but Phoenix moves out of range and Lõhmus only half commits.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix walks into a stiff left hand from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix walks into a left hand.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix checks the leg kick.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Phoenix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phoenix down.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
As Phoenix backs away, Lõhmus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lõhmus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lõhmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lõhmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phoenix slips a jab from Lõhmus.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lõhmus staying out of range there.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lõhmus. Lõhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Lõhmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Lõhmus.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Phoenix appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lõhmus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lõhmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus dips to his left and cracks Phoenix with an uppercut!
Lõhmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joosep Lõhmus.
Well Lõhmus 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Joosep Lõhmus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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