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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Andreev (ranked 1556 p4p, 1304 weight class) and Todd Packer (ranked 237 p4p, 193 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 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Andreev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Packer - that will leave a mark!
We've been hearing reports that Andreev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andreev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andreev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andreev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev shoots for a double leg takedown but Packer sprawls well. He's pushed Andreev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andreev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Andreev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andreev tries to bum rush Packer with a series of wild strikes but Packer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Packer just misses with a punch to the body.
Packer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andreev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Packer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andreev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Packer has time to react.
Packer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andreev misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer forces Andreev back against the cage and clinches.
Packer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Packer pushes Andreev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andreev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andreev prevents a body shot from Packer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Packer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andreev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Packer is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Packer lands a good knee to the midsection. Andreev won't want to take too many of those.
Andreev is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Packer.
Packer lands a right hand.
Packer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Packer lands an elbow just above Andreev 's eye.
Alexey Andreev's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer scores with a hook to the body.
Packer landing knees to the body.
Andreev avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
Andreev dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Andreev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Packer prevents it.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andreev's defenses.
Andreev dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Andreev shrugs off.
Alexey Andreev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andreev misses with the head strike.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Andreev blocks an elbow strike from Packer.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Alexey Andreev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Packer gets underhooks to prevent Andreev's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
 Andreev is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexey Andreev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Todd Packer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Klay Dee (ranked 471 p4p, 502 weight class) and Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 51 p4p, 54 weight class). Dee comes to the cage accompanied by Tyler, The Creator - Who Dat Boy. 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 Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Klay Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee's corner calls for a 1-2. Dee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dee misses the jab.
Dee staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Dee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dee.
Dee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A low kick lands for Dee.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Dee avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Dee.
Dee misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dee working aggressively here.
Dee misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Dee.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee lands a left hand.
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dee blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Dee blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Dee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Dee's ribcage. Dee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dee misses with a body punch.
Dee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dee.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Dee misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Dee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Dee misses.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Dee is wise to it.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dee checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Dee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Dee ducks down to avoid it.
Dee throws a body kick that misses.
Dee throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dee throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dee throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dee can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Dee throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Dee's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Dee strikes.
Dee scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
Dee throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Dee checks the leg kick.
Dee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Dee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Dee walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Dee saw that one coming.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Dee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dee scores with a leg kick.
Dee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good work by Dee as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dee misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Dee.
Dee is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit defending well as Dee loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dee's waist but Dee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sitsongrit off to one side.
Dee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 Klay Dee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Dee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Dee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Dee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Dee's body.
Dee misses the shot to the body.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Dee throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dee misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Dee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Dee's legs.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dee counters with a series of strikes. Sitsongrit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Dee.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Dee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sitsongrit's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Dee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Dee was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a kick to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dee.
Dee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dee throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Dee tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Dee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dee.
Dee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dee throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Dee moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Dee misses.
Dee is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Dee misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dee is looking to break free of the clinch but Sitsongrit has double underhooks.
Sitsongrit has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dee tries to escape the position.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dee wants to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit controlling well, preventing Dee from escaping the position.
Sitsongrit patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sitsongrit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dee is trying to get back to his feet but Sitsongrit has full control of the position and if anything, Dee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sitsongrit's arms.
Dee is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit working for a choke but Dee is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dee is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit looking for the RNC.
Dee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit doesn't have the hooks in and Dee manages to turn into his guard.
Dee tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Dee is looking to stand up but Sitsongrit won't let him.
Sitsongrit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dee stands and steps away. Sitsongrit gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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 Klay Dee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dee.
Dee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Dee moved out of range nicely.
Dee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dee avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Dee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klay Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Dee.
Dee misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dee, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Dee misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Dee knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Dee is out of range.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Dee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Dee.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dee checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dee moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Dee.
Dee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dee misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and Dee counters with a two punch combo.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dee.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dee checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dee connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Dee misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dee thinking.
Dee 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.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Dee is rocked!
Dee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Dee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dee slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dee can pounce on him.
Dee seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Dee moves out of range.
Dee scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Dee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Klay Dee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dee throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dee's elbow.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Dee misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dee prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit successfully pulls guard.
Dee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Dee in close.
Dee stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Klay Dee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Klay Dee!
Klay Dee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 527 p4p, 307 weight class) and Travis Mitchell (ranked 85 p4p, 42 weight class). Travis Mitchell 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Travis Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitchell moves away.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Ekstrovertti.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mitchell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Ekstrovertti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell misses with a looping left.
Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mitchell sprawls and moves away.
Ekstrovertti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mitchell misses with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekstrovertti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekstrovertti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekstrovertti catches Mitchell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mitchell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mitchell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti lands an overhand right.
Mitchell slips under a jab.
Ekstrovertti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
Mitchell keeps Ekstrovertti at a distance using the push kick.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ekstrovertti napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ekstrovertti can't do much from the bottom here.
Mitchell working the ground and pound.
Mitchell controls the position.
Mitchell lands a few punches from side control.
Mitchell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ekstrovertti some visible discomfort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ekstrovertti sneaks back into half guard.
Ekstrovertti moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekstrovertti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekstrovertti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekstrovertti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ekstrovertti working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mitchell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ekstrovertti is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Mitchell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ekstrovertti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it.
And Mitchell tries to counter it with a takedown but Ekstrovertti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Ekstrovertti does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Ekstrovertti catches Mitchell right on the button with a cross.
Mitchell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekstrovertti's head.
Mitchell cracks Ekstrovertti with a good jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy right hand but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell misses with a hook.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitchell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mitchell throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ekstrovertti.
Mitchell keeps Ekstrovertti under control for a moment.
Ekstrovertti taking a break here but Mitchell is having none of it and regains half guard.
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 Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell'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.
Ekstrovertti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekstrovertti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ekstrovertti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mitchell.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Mitchell thows a leg kick but Ekstrovertti checks it
and Ekstrovertti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mitchell!
Ekstrovertti wants to take a breather but Mitchell manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ekstrovertti.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekstrovertti throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchell has control of Ekstrovertti's left arm, preventing Ekstrovertti from doing any damage.
Ekstrovertti trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell pulls Ekstrovertti in close to prevent any damage.
Travis Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ekstrovertti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ekstrovertti wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Mitchell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekstrovertti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Mitchell scores with a jab. Ekstrovertti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekstrovertti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown but Ekstrovertti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitchell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ekstrovertti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mitchell sprawls and moves away.
Ekstrovertti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekstrovertti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
Ekstrovertti lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mitchell. Beautiful body shot.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekstrovertti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti shoots for a takedown but Mitchell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mitchell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekstrovertti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mitchell throws out a counter right but Ekstrovertti avoids it with no problem.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Ekstrovertti moves away and avoids it.
Ekstrovertti takes one to the chin there.
Mitchell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mitchell cracks Ekstrovertti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mitchell scores with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vertti Ekstrovertti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekstrovertti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ekstrovertti looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.
Mitchell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekstrovertti defends it well.
Mitchell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but Mitchell moved away.
Mitchell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti works the jab nicely.
Mitchell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mitchell throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mitchell scores with a nice strike.
Ekstrovertti digs a good hook to Mitchell's body.
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell jabs Ekstrovertti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook to the body
and Mitchell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mitchell takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti shoots in and bounces Mitchell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mitchell misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekstrovertti checks a leg kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Ekstrovertti misses its target.
Mitchell moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekstrovertti.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekstrovertti 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 Mitchell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mitchell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ekstrovertti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekstrovertti.
Mitchell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell tries to land a body kick
so Ekstrovertti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ekstrovertti trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mitchell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ekstrovertti pushes down on Mitchell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control. Mitchell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ekstrovertti trying to control from half guard but Mitchell is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell misses the jab.
Mitchell misses with the body kick
and Ekstrovertti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick.
A big left from Mitchell misses.
Ekstrovertti connects with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ekstrovertti as he connects with a hook.
Mitchell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
Travis Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Ekstrovertti misses with the body kick
and Mitchell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Ekstrovertti's brow.
Ekstrovertti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mitchell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mitchell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekstrovertti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mitchell trying to control but Ekstrovertti is working from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mitchell has passed into half guard!
Mitchell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ekstrovertti wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Mitchell there.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekstrovertti keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ekstrovertti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mitchell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mitchell drops an elbow to the side of Ekstrovertti's head.
Ekstrovertti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Travis Mitchell.
I think Ekstrovertti 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti!
After the fight, Vertti Ekstrovertti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dougal McCraken (ranked 169 p4p, 230 weight class) and Julio Regueiro (ranked 27 p4p, 35 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCraken might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bulgine. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 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 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
Regueiro throws a front kick aimed at McCraken's knee but McCraken avoids it well.
Regueiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Regueiro flicks out a counter leg kick but McCraken steps away.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Regueiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
A combination from McCraken does no damage.
McCraken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Regueiro throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Regueiro misses with a body kick.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Regueiro.
A lazy left from McCraken finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCraken lands a nice looking kick to the body. Regueiro takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCraken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Regueiro can pounce on him.
Regueiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
McCraken fires out a quick counter leg kick but Regueiro just manages to avoid it.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Regueiro with an uppercut!
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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 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 appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Regueiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken works the jab nicely.
Regueiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Regueiro settles back down.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Regueiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Regueiro misses with a combination
and McCraken counters with a solid body kick.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Regueiro 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.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the head.
Regueiro cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Regueiro!
McCraken jabs Regueiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Regueiro 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
A jab from Regueiro finds it's way through McCraken's defenses.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
As Regueiro backs away, McCraken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Regueiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCraken's head.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Regueiro takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken lands a head shot.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Regueiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCraken jabs Regueiro right on the nose. Regueiro blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Regueiro settles back down.
Regueiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
Regueiro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
McCraken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Regueiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Regueiro saw that one coming.
Regueiro 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 is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
McCraken 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.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Regueiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken slips under a jab.
Regueiro misses with a body punch
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken lands a body shot.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCraken slips a straight right by Regueiro.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
McCraken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Regueiro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Regueiro duly obliges.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
McCraken misses the jab.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Regueiro cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Regueiro's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Regueiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Regueiro tries to avoid it.
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Regueiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCraken keeps Regueiro at a distance using the push kick.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Regueiro catches McCraken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Regueiro punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Regueiro in the body.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Regueiro under the eye.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro lands with an uppercut that bounces McCraken off the cage and back into range.
Regueiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
McCraken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab from McCraken.
Sloppy strikes from Regueiro. Those never looked like landing.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro wants to clinch up but McCraken keeps it at a distance.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken cracks Regueiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Regueiro tries a quick counter leg kick but McCraken is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro lands with a nice body kick.
McCraken gets tackled into the cage by Regueiro. Regueiro maintains the clinch.
Regueiro presses McCraken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
McCraken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCraken scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
McCraken tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it.
Regueiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Regueiro looking for subs off his back but McCraken has passed one foot through into half guard.
Regueiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken trying to control the action but Regueiro is working from the bottom.
Regueiro looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken trying to control the pace.
Regueiro is trying to get back to full guard.
McCraken not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Regueiro is able to avoid easily.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
McCraken is looking to counter with head kicks.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCraken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Regueiro throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
Regueiro walks into a left hand.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Regueiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Regueiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
Jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro motions for McCraken to come forward. Regueiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
McCraken lands with a straight right. Regueiro didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Regueiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
McCraken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken connects with a crisp jab.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Regueiro! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of McCraken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken lands the left hand.
A leg kick checked by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken slips a jab from Regueiro.
McCraken is looking for a counter combo.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Regueiro.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Regueiro slips a jab and a cross from McCraken.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Regueiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCraken doesn't seem phased though.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCraken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Regueiro misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCraken throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken connects with a crisp jab.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Regueiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Regueiro.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro tries a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
Regueiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
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.
I think McCraken has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Our winner, Dougal McCraken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 960 p4p, 526 weight class) and Elric Wolfsbruder (ranked 42 p4p, 22 weight class). Wolfsbruder has chosen Cradel to the grave as his entrance music. Elric Wolfsbruder 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elric Wolfsbruder!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfsbruder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Genghis Khan has been cut.
Wolfsbruder thumps Khan with a low kick.
Wolfsbruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wolfsbruder 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.
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan with a jab.
It looks like Elric Wolfsbruder has been cut.
Wolfsbruder lands with a hook. Khan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khan cracks Wolfsbruder with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Khan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wolfsbruder to stand back up!
 Wolfsbruder is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfsbruder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Khan lands a big uppercut and Wolfsbruder crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wolfsbruder looks OK. Khan waves Wolfsbruder back to his feet!
Wolfsbruder is still on wobbly legs! Can Khan finish him?
Khan lands with a good body shot.
Wolfsbruder gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Khan points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Wolfsbruder wakes up just in time to hear Khan thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genghis Khan!
Genghis Khan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blitz Krieg (ranked 459 p4p, 795 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 19 p4p, 20 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Krieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Krieg.
Krieg misses with a wild combination.
Steele throws out a counter right but Krieg avoids it with no problem.
Krieg lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Jason Steele has been cut.
Krieg stalks Steele and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steele's face. Steele staggers backwards, shaken.
Steele looks to land a combination but Krieg avoids it well.
Steele slips a jab and a cross from Krieg.
Krieg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krieg misses with the combination.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krieg manages to avoid it.
Krieg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steele throws a shot to the body.
Steele closes the distance and pushes Krieg back into the cage.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krieg misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut.
Krieg has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Krieg misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krieg backwards.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Steele.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kriegs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krieg.
Steele lands a nice knee to the body.
Krieg is breathing heavily.
Steele lands a good knee to the midsection. Krieg won't want to take too many of those.
Krieg takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short uppercut from Steele.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krieg backwards.
Krieg misses with some punches.
Steele lands a left hand.
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele lands a body shot.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped Krieg in his tracks for a moment.
Blitz Krieg's cut is getting worse.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blitz Krieg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krieg.
A head punch on the inside from Krieg fails to land.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele lands a shot to the body.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Krieg shrugs off.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krieg's defenses.
Jeez, Blitz Krieg's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blitz Krieg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Steele!
In defeat, Blitz Krieg stepped up to the mic, saying 'I might have lost the fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Disco Kid (ranked 208 p4p, 182 weight class) and Esteban San Pedro (ranked 25 p4p, 20 weight class). Kid's entrance music is Wu Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. A fine choice. San Pedro has chosen Gunman as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Disco Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 14 - 4, fighting out of London, Esteban San Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick.
San Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick.
San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Kid's knee but Kid avoids it well.
San Pedro connects with a single shot there.
Kid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
Kid misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by San Pedro as he connects with a hook.
San Pedro defending well as Kid loads up on a big left hand.
Kid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand.
Kid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
San Pedro jabs Kid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Kid misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Kid's head back.
San Pedro tries to keep at a distance but Kid has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Kid.
Kid tries for a takedown but San Pedro manages to get underhooks.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Kid's head.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Kid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kid blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kid misses with a punch to the body.
Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
Kid blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
San Pedro manages to break the clinch.
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Kid avoids it.
Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid cracks San Pedro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kid tries to clinch there but San Pedro circles away.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro.
Good shot there by Kid.
San Pedro scores with a body shot.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Kid ducked under it nicely.
San Pedro pushes Kid away with a front kick.
Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro throws out a counter right but Kid avoids it with no problem.
San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Kid's head but Kid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kid changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by San Pedro.
Kid 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.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kid, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kid.
Kid misses with a body punch
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
San Pedro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kid had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A nice leg kick from San Pedro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Kid's knee but Kid avoids it well.
Kid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
San Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro misses with a straight right.
Kid feinted with a counter takedown.
Kid misses with an uppercut.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Kid sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro misses with a looping right.
Kid staying out of range there.
San Pedro thows a leg kick but Kid checks it
and Kid counters with a single leg into guard. San Pedro didn't expect that.
San Pedro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kid has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.
Kid blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
Kid lands with a short shot to the head.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro is leaning against Kid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Kid's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kid.
Kid has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
Kid tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. San Pedro just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Disco Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round.
That's time! Kid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Some bone on bone action there as Kid checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut there from San Pedro.
Kid closes the distance and clinches.
San Pedro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice left hand lands by San Pedro.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
Kid working aggressively here.
Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
Kid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
San Pedro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kid.
San Pedro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
San Pedro avoids the body shot from Kid.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
San Pedro misses with a straight left.
Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
San Pedro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
San Pedro connects with a crisp jab.
Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
San Pedro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kid.
San Pedro misses with a looping right.
Kid tries to move into range but San Pedro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
San Pedro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kid counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kid.
Kid wants to control from the top but San Pedro keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid throwing strikes but missing.
Kid distracts San Pedro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
San Pedro has Kid pulled in close to control his posture.
Kid looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but San Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San Pedro trying to keep a closed guard but Kid is proving a slippery customer.
Kid postures up in San Pedro's guard and throws a big left but San Pedro blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kid is working San Pedro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
San Pedro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kid manages to get himself to full guard.
Kid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kid keeping moving, preventing San Pedro from controlling successfully.
Kid controls San Pedro momentarily but San Pedro frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. San Pedro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kid.
Disco Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
San Pedro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
San Pedro trying to control the position but Kid is working away.
San Pedro controlling the position.
Kid struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro 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. 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.
San Pedro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from San Pedro finds it's target.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the body
and Kid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in San Pedro's guard.
San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Kid postures up in San Pedro's guard and throws a big left but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kid is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro content to control rather than advance.
Kid is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro prevents Kid from improving his position.
San Pedro is trying to control. Kid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
San Pedro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kid haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
San Pedro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kid!
Kid tries to hold on but San Pedro postures up.
Disco Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
San Pedro trying to control but Kid is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
San Pedro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kid tries to hold on but San Pedro postures up.
San Pedro trying to control but Kid is having none of it.
Kid is looking to get to half guard.
San Pedro controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San Pedro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kid wants to control but San Pedro is having none of it.
San Pedro controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that San Pedro 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
San Pedro looking to control but Kid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kid manages to regain half guard. Good work.
San Pedro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban San Pedro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well San Pedro 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro!
Esteban San Pedro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Stepanov (ranked 625 p4p, 150 weight class) and Joe Clark (ranked 26 p4p, 7 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Stepanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Clark!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Stepanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Stepanov's ribs.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stepanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clark takes a swing at Stepanov's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanov misses the target.
Clark throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Stepanov tumbling to the canvas!
It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark is fighting to break Stepanov's control of his arms but Stepanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stepanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
Clark controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Stepanov'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stepanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stepanov trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stepanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clark misses with a hook
and Stepanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark connects with a right hand. Stepanov shakes it off.
Stepanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clark throws a hook but Stepanov avoids it easily.
Clark waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Stepanov to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Stepanov is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Stepanov is keeping the position.
Oh Stepanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stepanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stepanov seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stepanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stepanov.
Stepanov throwing shots but Clark is blocking nicely.
Stepanov throwing shots but Clark is blocking nicely.
Clark is not content to let Stepanov control the position.
Stepanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stepanov is thwarting Clark's attempts to control the position.
Stepanov with the ground and pound but Clark uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stepanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stepanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stepanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Stepanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Stepanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clark connects with a nice cross there... Stepanov is looking wobbly and Clark recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Stepanov to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Clark jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Clark!
Joe Clark took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Newton (ranked 94 p4p, 197 weight class) and Blake Phoenix (ranked 17 p4p, 25 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 37 - 25 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix throws a solid leg kick but Newton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phoenix.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Newton.
Nice shot by Newton.
Newton looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phoenix defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Phoenix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Phoenix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phoenix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Newton - just one landing.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phoenix as he avoids it easily.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Newton lands a lovely overhand right.
Newton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix works the jab nicely.
Phoenix walks into a stiff left hand from Newton.
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Newton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton with a poor takedown
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Newton lands a head shot.
Newton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Newton.
Phoenix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Newton with a body shot.
Newton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Newton missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Newton defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
Newton misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newton misses with a hook
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Newton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newton is out of range and Phoenix settles back down.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Newton missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Newton lands in his opponent's guard.
Newton preventing the sweep.
Phoenix controlling the position.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Phoenix has Newton pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Phoenix working a defensive guard here.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phoenix controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Phoenix told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newton takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 Bill Newton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Newton misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Newton misses.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
A jab from Newton misses.
Newton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Phoenix looking to control.
Newton passes Phoenix's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Phoenix defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phoenix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Phoenix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phoenix trying to control but Newton postures up.
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phoenix sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix trying to control but Newton postures up.
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Phoenix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.
Phoenix is trying to stand up here but Newton is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
Phoenix is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newton misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Newton finds it's target.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Newton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Newton avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newton throws an off balance right hand
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton thuds a left hand into Phoenix's 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!
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bill Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown but Phoenix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Newton swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Newton misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Phoenix defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newton finds it's way round the side to connect with Phoenix's head.
Phoenix thuds his right hand into Newton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A shot to the body from Newton misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Newton takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Phoenix finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phoenix slips a jab from Newton.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newton is out of range.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix cracks Newton with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newton.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newton misses with a body punch
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton attempts a counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it well and moves away.
Newton lands an overhand right.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Newton.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Newton misses.
Newton takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Newton cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Newton misses the jab.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton scores with a nice right hand.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix 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.
Newton throws a big shot that misses.
Newton lands a head shot.
Newton misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newton needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newton swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix tests Newton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Newton.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Phoenix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Newton misses with a body shot
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Newton swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Bill Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phoenix doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Newton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Newton avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Newton lands a jab to the head.
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 Bill Newton.
Well Newton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Newton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Falcone (ranked 22 p4p, 71 weight class) and Papa Moosh Dambullah (ranked 4 p4p, 14 weight class). Falcone comes to the cage accompanied by Goodfellas - long take restaurant scene. Dambullah has chosen Boom Boom as his entrance music. Papa Moosh Dambullah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Falcone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Moosh Dambullah!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dambullah with a nice calf kick.
Dambullah lands a jab to Falcone's midsection.
Falcone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dambullah tries to clinch up.
Falcone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dambullah throws a lazy uppercut
and Falcone counters with an outside leg kick.
Dambullah has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dambullah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falcone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dambullah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dambullah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dambullah misses with a straight right.
Dambullah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dambullah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dambullah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dambullah cracks Falcone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Dambullah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dambullah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dambullah misses with the body kick
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dambullah misses with a looping left.
Falcone tried to counter with a leg kick but Dambullah avoided it.
Falcone throws a lazy body kick
and Dambullah counters with a leg kick.
Falcone connects with a solid leg kick.
Falcone loads up on a big right hand but Dambullah slips the punch.
Dambullah throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
Dambullah lands an overhand right.
Dambullah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Dambullah checks it.
Falcone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dambullah. That one must have hurt.
Dambullah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Falcone throws a wild body kick that Dambullah sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but Falcone checks it.
Dambullah throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Falcone misses with a looping left.
Dambullah tries to counter with a clinch but Falcone shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Dambullah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Dambullah is looking to clinch.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick.
Dambullah connects with a jab.
Falcone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Dambullah.
Dambullah staying out of range there.
Dambullah throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
Falcone walks into a straight right hand from Dambullah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dambullah throws a head kick that Falcone semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcone.
Dambullah throws a poor cross that misses
and Dambullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dambullah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dambullah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dambullah scores with a nice body kick.
Dambullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dambullah tries to land a front kick but Falcone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dambullah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dambullah misses with a body kick.
Falcone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dambullah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dambullah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Falcone defending well as Dambullah loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
Dambullah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcone throws out the jab.
Dambullah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dambullah.
Dambullah connects with a crisp jab.
Dambullah scores with a decent looking hook.
Dambullah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Falcone at a distance.
Crunch! Dambullah slams his shin into Falcone's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dambullah looks for the body kick but Falcone saw that one coming.
Falcone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dambullah looks to throw a body kick
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dambullah tests Falcone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dambullah.
Falcone 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.
Dambullah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falcone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Falcone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dambullah.
Dambullah looks to throw a body kick
and Falcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dambullah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dambullah misses with a body shot.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dambullah looks to land a body kick but Falcone moved away.
Falcone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah feints and then cracks Falcone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falcone down.
Crunch! Dambullah slams his shin into Falcone's torso.
Dambullah wants to slow Falcone down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcone tried to counter with a leg kick but Dambullah avoided it.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Falcone takes a step back to recover.
Dambullah scores with a body shot.
Dambullah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falcone avoids a kick to the body.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Dambullah ducks down to avoid it.
Dambullah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dambullah stuns Falcone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah digs a good body shot into Falcone's ribs.
Dambullah throws an overhand right that lands on Falcone's shoulder, as Falcone tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Dambullah.
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!
Dambullah delivers a nice body kick.
Falcone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dambullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Falcone might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dambullah with a nice calf kick.
Falcone throws the left hand but Dambullah avoids the punch easily.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Dambullah.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Falcone scores with a nice right hand.
Falcone throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah misses with a body kick.
Dambullah throws a head kick that misses
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falcone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dambullah to score with a decent uppercut.
Falcone throws the kick towards the body but Dambullah avoids it.
Dambullah throws a push kick but Falcone slaps the foot to one side.
Falcone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falcone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Dambullah throws an off balance right hand
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Dambullah lands with a nice body punch.
Falcone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut
and Falcone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dambullah misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Falcone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dambullah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah throws a poor cross that misses
and Falcone counters with a straight 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!
Dambullah throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Falcone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dambullah slips under a jab from Falcone.
Dambullah shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice cross by Dambullah.
Falcone tries to work over Dambullah's front leg with a kick but Dambullah checks it.
Dambullah misses with a wild body shot.
Dambullah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dambullah misses with a kick to the body
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
Dambullah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone misses with a body kick.
Falcone throws a leg kick
and Dambullah counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Moosh Dambullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dambullah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dambullah takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
Dambullah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dambullah misses with a body punch
and Falcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dambullah with the inside leg kick.
Dambullah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falcone's hands.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Dambullah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but Falcone moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah cracks Falcone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dambullah misses with a low kick.
Falcone misses with a hook. Dambullah ducked under it nicely.
Falcone checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Falcone misses.
Dambullah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dambullah throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dambullah missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone misses with a body punch
and Dambullah counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dambullah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dambullah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dambullah connects with a body shot that sends Falcone's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Dambullah - just one landing.
Dambullah throws a low kick, looking for Falcone's leg but Falcone calmly moves out of range.
Dambullah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Dambullah misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone misses the jab.
Dambullah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Falcone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Falcone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dambullah counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dambullah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
A telegraphed right hand from Dambullah misses the target.
Falcone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dambullah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Falcone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dambullah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick.
Dambullah with a nice calf kick.
Falcone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah tries to move into range but Falcone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dambullah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dambullah scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dambullah checks a low kick from Falcone.
Falcone lands a big head kick that sends Dambullah tumbling to the mat! Falcone takes a step backwards and waves Dambullah back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dambullah is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dambullah lands a nice shot that snaps Falcone's head back.
Dambullah is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcone finish him?
Dambullah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falcone takes a swing at Dambullah's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
Dambullah throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah throws a big shot that misses.
Dambullah seems to have recovered his senses.
Dambullah throws a push kick but Falcone slaps the foot to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Falcone misses its target.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Dambullah ducks down to avoid it.
Dambullah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Falcone will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah throws a sloppy head kick
and Falcone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dambullah throws a leg kick
and Falcone counters with a leg kick.
Falcone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good leg kick by Dambullah.
Dambullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Falcone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Falcone throws a body kick that misses
and Dambullah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dambullah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dambullah scores with a nice strike.
Falcone lands a big head kick that sends Dambullah tumbling to the mat! Falcone takes a step backwards and waves Dambullah back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dambullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dambullah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcone throws a hook to the side of Dambullah's head but Dambullah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Papa Moosh Dambullah just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dambullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dambullah lands a nice looking body kick.
Dambullah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Falcone.
A swing and a miss from Falcone.
Dambullah throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcone wants to slow Dambullah down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Dambullah.
Some bone on bone action there as Dambullah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Dambullah with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Dambullah misses.
A quick step to the side and Falcone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Dambullah tries to work over Falcone's front leg with a kick but Falcone checks it.
Dambullah swings widly with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
Dambullah throws a shot from downtown. Falcone moves away and avoids it.
Falcone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falcone 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 Dambullah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dambullah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Falcone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone slips under a jab from Dambullah.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dambullah lands a leg kick that knocks Falcone off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Falcone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Falcone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Falcone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone throws a chopping leg kick but Dambullah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dambullah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Falcone lands with a nice body punch.
Dambullah throws a leg kick
and Falcone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dambullah slips a jab from Falcone.
Dambullah misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Falcone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dambullah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dambullah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dambullah scores with the left hand. Falcone knows he should have avoided that one.
Falcone tests Dambullah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dambullah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah throws a push kick but Falcone slaps the foot to one side.
And Falcone counters with a quick kick to the body but Dambullah blocks it.
Dambullah blocks a head kick by Falcone.
Dambullah thinks about the counter body kick.
Dambullah lands a front kick.
Falcone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dambullah gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Falcone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dambullah misses with a low kick.
It looked like Falcone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands with a nice body punch.
Falcone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dambullah.
Falcone is looking to counter with a body kick.
Falcone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dambullah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone misses with a straight right.
Falcone slips a jab from Dambullah.
It looked like Falcone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dambullah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dambullah thuds his right hand into Falcone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dambullah. That's going to slow Falcone down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcone misses with a looping left.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick.
Falcone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Falcone avoids the head kick by Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Dambullah there.
Dambullah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dambullah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Falcone, as that shot connected.
Dambullah avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Dambullah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Falcone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dambullah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dambullah throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone.
Falcone lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dambullah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dambullah.
Falcone throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dambullah to counter with a crisp jab.
Dambullah throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but Falcone checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah is looking to chop away at Falcone's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Falcone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Dambullah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dambullah thumps Falcone with a low kick.
Dambullah tries to land a body kick
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Dambullah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Falcone.
Falcone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Falcone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dambullah.
Dambullah misses the shot to the body.
Dambullah throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Falcone counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Falcone.
Falcone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Dambullah throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dambullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcone misses with an uppercut
and Dambullah counters with a left to the body.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcone with a jab.
Dambullah misses with a kick to the body.
Falcone swings for the body but Dambullah moves out of range.
Dambullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Falcone lands with a good body shot.
Dambullah is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falcone 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 Dambullah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dambullah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dambullah misses with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a nice uppercut.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Falcone moves out of range of the body kick from Dambullah.
A big right from Dambullah misses.
Dambullah avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Nice shot lands for Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcone tried to counter with a leg kick but Dambullah avoided it.
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.
Dambullah lands with a good body shot.
Dambullah tries to score with a low kick but Falcone moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah with the inside leg kick.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Dambullah slips under a jab.
Dambullah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dambullah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcone is looking to counter punch.
Falcone wants to land a leg kick but Dambullah is out of range.
Dambullah misses the jab.
Falcone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dambullah throws a right hand that misses
and Falcone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Dambullah.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dambullah misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anthony Falcone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Papa Moosh Dambullah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Falcone thuds a left hand into Dambullah's body.
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 Anthony Falcone.
Well Dambullah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Papa Moosh Dambullah is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Papa Moosh Dambullah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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