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GAMMA#896 Papa v Newton PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Cobb (ranked 1249 p4p, 1534 weight class) and Gorgon Zola (ranked 56 p4p, 67 weight class). Zola is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyson Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorgon Zola!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Zola works the jab nicely.
Zola displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.
Zola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb thumps Zola with a low kick.
Cobb scores with a hook.
Cobb lands a jab to the nose.
Zola swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb is looking to counter the offense by Zola and move into the clinch.
Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Zola had a free shot at his head there.
Zola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zola checks a leg kick.
Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Cobb misses
and Zola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Zola counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Zola lands a nice shot to the body.
Zola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobb is keeping busy.
Zola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Zola flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobb steps away.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
Zola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zola tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Cobb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Cobb is predictable there
and Zola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zola is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobb tries to work over Zola's front leg with a kick but Zola checks it.
Cobb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cobb tests Zola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cobb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb throws the left hand but Zola avoids the punch easily.
Zola moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Zola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zola tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Zola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zola connects with a single shot there.
Zola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cobb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola misses with a few strikes there.
Zola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zola at a distance.
Zola dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Cobb misses the body punch
and Zola counters with a straight right hand.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Cobb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zola just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a double jab.
Zola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zola takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb misses with a body shot
and Zola counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
Zola moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Cobb.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Zola moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Zola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Zola throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Zola throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola scores with a jab.
Zola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zola moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gorgon Zola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Cobb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Zola cracks Cobb with a good jab.
Zola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Gorgon Zola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zola lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Zola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cobb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Zola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Zola. Those never looked like landing.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Zola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Zola counters with a nice body shot.
Zola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cobb's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola scores with a three punch combo!
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Zola's head back.
Zola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobb on the side of the head.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Zola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zola lands a head shot.
Zola misses with a wild body shot.
Zola lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target.
Zola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Zola's shoulder, as Zola tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb wants to slow Zola down by chopping away at his legs.
A left lands for Zola.
Zola moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb slips under a jab.
A low kick lands for Cobb.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zola, as that shot connected.
Zola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Zola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Zola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
Zola misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobb.
Cobb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Cobb seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola closes the distance and clinches.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cobb working hard to break the clinch.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Zola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
You can see that Zola has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zola misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zola slips under a jab from Cobb.
Zola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cobb throws a hook but Zola blocks it.
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!
Zola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobb.
Cobb is looking to chop away at Zola's legs.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zola checks it well.
A cross from Cobb lands.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zola misses with an uppercut.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgon Zola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyson Cobb's cut.
That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zola throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Zola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zola misses with a looping right.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Zola throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zola misses with a straight left.
Zola misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Zola.
Zola scores with a kick to the body.
Cobb throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobb takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Zola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola misses with a few strikes there.
Zola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Zola moved away.
Zola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Zola lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zola.
Cobb tries to counter by clinching up but Zola breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
Cobb throws a shot to the body.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Zola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cobb with a hook.
Zola lands a jab to the nose.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zola manages to avoid it.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zola moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb slips a jab from Zola.
Zola moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Zola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zola shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cobb eats them both and turns towards Zola to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cobb swings for the body but Zola moves out of range.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Zola counters with a nice uppercut.
Zola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zola misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb slips a jab from Zola.
Zola misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobb.
The crowd cheers as Zola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zola tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Zola.
Cobb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Zola.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobb.
Gorgon Zola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zola!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Zola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zola.
Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobb tries to move into range but Zola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Zola fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb tries to bum rush Zola with a series of wild strikes but Zola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyson Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola slips a straight right by Cobb.
Zola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Zola moved away.
Cobb throws out a leg kick but Zola moves out of range and Cobb only half commits.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgon Zola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zola 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!
A less than humble Gorgon Zola misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jarred Reich (ranked 998 p4p, 626 weight class) and Patrick River (ranked 149 p4p, 96 weight class). River comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pantera - Walk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarred Reich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River throws a head kick that misses.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reich loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Reich.
River connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from River.
Reich avoids the head kick by River.
Sloppy strikes from Reich. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from River does no damage.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Reich.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Reich.
River throws a body punch but Reich moves out of range.
We've been told by Reich's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Reich does a little dance to reset his feet.
River misses with an uppercut. Reich saw that one coming.
River lands with a right hand.
River misses the body punch
enabling Reich to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River misses with a few strikes there.
River lands a head shot.
It looks like Jarred Reich has been cut.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reich at a distance.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reich throws an off balance right hand
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River lands a big head kick that sends Reich tumbling to the mat! River takes a step backwards and waves Reich back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Reich is rocked!
River lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oh Reich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reich is breathing heavily.
Reich avoids the head kick by River.
Reich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by River.
Reich seems to have got his legs back now.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River drops Reich with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Reich looks back up at him and smiles so River waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Reich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reich leaves his chin hanging out and River seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Reich crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick River!
Our winner, Patrick River, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Parker (ranked 1042 p4p, 1103 weight class) and Trond Asmundsen (ranked 156 p4p, 167 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Parker scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Asmundsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parker tries to clinch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Asmundsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asmundsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asmundsen tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Asmundsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asmundsen is looking to land body kicks.
Asmundsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parker slips a jab from Asmundsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Asmundsen moves away and avoids it.
Parker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Asmundsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a nice body kick.
Asmundsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Asmundsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen throws a good cross that connects.
Parker throws a poor cross that misses
and Asmundsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Parker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asmundsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Asmundsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Asmundsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Asmundsen drops an elbow to the side of Parker's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well.
Asmundsen is trying to control. Parker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Asmundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Asmundsen there.
Asmundsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen is taking a breather. Parker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Asmundsen seems to be working for a kimura but Parker defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asmundsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Asmundsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parker defending well though.
Asmundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Asmundsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Asmundsen is taking a breather. Parker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Parker is a slippery customer.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Asmundsen is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen working over Parker with some ground and pound. Parker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Parker tries to kick Asmundsen off but Asmundsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Parker is looking to improve his position.
Asmundsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parker is trying to stand back up but Asmundsen is controlling him
Parker gets full guard.
Asmundsen won't allow Parker to get back to his feet.
Asmundsen preventing the sweep.
Asmundsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Asmundsen is working Parker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen'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.
Parker throws a leg kick but Asmundsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asmundsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Parker's head.
Asmundsen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Parker did well to prevent Asmundsen getting side control.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmundsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Parker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Asmundsen is on him like a limpet, forcing Parker back against the cage.
Asmundsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Asmundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Asmundsen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker tries to stall but Asmundsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
Asmundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Asmundsen stalling.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen effectively controlling the action here.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parker to keep the fight standing.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asmundsen presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen working aggressively here.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alex Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Asmundsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asmundsen cracks Parker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asmundsen shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asmundsen misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asmundsen staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
And Asmundsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Parker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asmundsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asmundsen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parker will feel that in the morning.
Good leg kick by Parker.
Asmundsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asmundsen lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen blocks a jab.
Asmundsen misses the body punch
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Asmundsen throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker swings widly with a right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a low kick, right behind Parker 's knee.
Asmundsen scores with a jab to the body.
Asmundsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Parker was covering up waiting for the punch and Asmundsen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard.
Asmundsen cracks Parker with a solid left hand.
Asmundsen pushing down on Parker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Asmundsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Parker pushes Asmundsen off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker throws a jab when Asmundsen was well out of range.
A jab from Parker misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Asmundsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asmundsen gets a takedown into half guard.
Parker is trying to stand.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Parker is a slippery customer.
Parker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Asmundsen is looking for a kimura but Parker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asmundsen to get the leverage.
Parker is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Asmundsen is thwarting Parker's attempts to control the position.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parker has hold of Asmundsen's hands but Asmundsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Asmundsen stalling.
Asmundsen working Parker over with strikes.
Parker is looking to escape.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working.
Parker kicks off Asmundsen and gets to his feet.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asmundsen.
Parker wants to clinch.
Parker punishes Asmundsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Alex Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Parker is a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Asmundsen has control of the leg.
Asmundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker pushes Asmundsen off looking to stand but Asmundsen dives back in and keeps control.
Asmundsen blocks the strikes from Parker.
Asmundsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asmundsen.
Trond Asmundsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen prevents Parker from standing back up.
Asmundsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker's head.
Asmundsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Parker is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asmundsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asmundsen!
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Asmundsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker throws a combination. Asmundsen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice leg kick from Asmundsen, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Asmundsen connects with a leg kick.
Asmundsen lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
Parker misses with a jab to the body
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asmundsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left lands for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen tries to land a front kick but Parker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trond Asmundsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Asmundsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asmundsen slips under a jab.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asmundsen cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parker throws a leg kick but Asmundsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asmundsen with the counter takedown but Parker avoids it easily.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asmundsen 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Boma (ranked 484 p4p, 650 weight class) and Gustavo Fring (ranked 59 p4p, 81 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustavo Fring!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fring jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fring uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Fring throws a jab but it's blocked by Boma.
Boma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boma jabs Fring to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Boma misses its intended target.
Fring looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boma scores with a leg kick.
Boma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fring has time to react.
Boma connects with a solid leg kick.
Gustavo Fring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma is looking to chop away at Fring's legs.
Boma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fring avoids the body shot from Boma.
Boma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fring throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fring checks a low kick from Boma.
Fring clinches up with Boma and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Fring creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fring lands an elbow just above Boma 's eye.
Boma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring misses with a leg kick.
Boma checks a low kick from Fring.
Boma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fring moves away from the strike by Boma.
A bone on bone clash there as Boma blocks the leg kick.
Fring misses with a body shot.
Fring keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
Boma thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Fring misses.
Fring throws a hook to the side of Boma's head but Boma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Fring tenderised Boma's leg. Boma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fring steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Fring swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Boma.
Fring scores with a nice right hand.
Fring thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boma lands a jab to Fring's midsection.
Fring checks a low kick from Boma.
Boma throws a leg kick which misses Fring's front leg but catches the back leg as Fring tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fring to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Fring blocks the low kick.
Fring looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fring is out of range.
Boma avoids the body shot from Fring.
Fring is looking to land body kicks.
Boma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fring swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boma motions for Fring to come forward. Boma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fring misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fring has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fring misses with an elbow over the top.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Fring controls his hands.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Fring.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fring backwards.
Boma gets through Fring's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fring misses with the head strike.
Fring misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
I was talking to Boma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boma breaks the clinch.
Fring misses with a looping left.
Boma jabs Fring right on the nose. Fring blinks but takes it well.
Fring throws a head kick but Boma moves out of range.
Fring walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick from Fring misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boma.
Fring blocks a jab.
Fring misses with a body shot.
Boma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fring connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boma. Boma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Boma misses the jab.
Boma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Fring misses the target.
Fring throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boma throws a low kick but Fring avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Boma.
Fring checks the leg kick.
Fring only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Fring saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boma looks to score with a jab to the body but Fring is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fring.
Fring fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Boma is looking to chop away at Fring's legs.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Fring.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Fring moves away and avoids it.
Boma lunges at Fring with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fring's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma takes a swing at Fring's ribcage but misses.
Fring chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boma can pounce on him.
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 Mark Boma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fring's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boma under the eye.
Fring lands a lovely overhand right.
Mark Boma is winning the standup battle so far.
Fring misses with a head kick.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Fring responds with a good body kick, but Boma manages to step out the way in time.
Fring on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boma. Boma obviously looking to wear him down.
Fring swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Fring tries to clinch up.
Fring attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boma looks to land a left hand but Fring moved out of range nicely.
Boma has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fring throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boma.
Boma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring thumps Boma with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Boma.
Fring's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fring throws a right and a left that Boma avoids nicely.
A lazy left from Boma finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boma's head backwards.
Good work by Fring as he checks the leg kick.
Fring checks the leg kick.
Boma slips under a jab from Fring.
A clash of legs there as Fring blocks the low kick.
Boma blocks a jab.
Boma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Fring.
Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
Boma checks the leg kick.
A jab from Boma finds it's way through Fring's defenses.
A lazy body kick from Fring
and Boma counters with a good low kick that Fring was not able to check.
Fring scores with a hook to the body. Boma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fring.
Fring is looking to chop away at Boma's legs.
Boma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fring.
Fring lands with a nice body punch.
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boma scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fring checks a low kick from Boma.
Boma feints and then cracks Fring's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fring down.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fring.
Fring ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Fring.
Fring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fring connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boma scrambles back to his feet.
Boma wants to slow Fring down by chopping away at his legs.
Boma throws a solid leg kick but Fring takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boma.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fring.
A low kick lands for Boma.
Boma misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Fring was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fring tries a head kick but it misses.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Fring moves away and avoids it.
Fring tried to score with a low kick but Boma checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma lands a head kick. Fring smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A clash of legs there as Fring blocks the low kick.
Boma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fring lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boma takes a step back to recover.
Boma throws out a leg kick but Fring moves out of range and Boma only half commits.
Fring is looking to clinch but Boma is avoiding it.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fring takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Fring catches Boma right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Fring catches Boma right on the button with a cross.
Fring lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Fring, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fring connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Fring.
Fring throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Boma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fring. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a nice head kick!
Boma slips under a jab from Fring.
Boma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fring pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boma is out of range and Fring settles back down.
Fring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boma throws an overhand right that lands on Fring's shoulder, as Fring tries to avoid the shot.
Fring lands a nice hook to Boma's body. Boma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boma throws a leg kick but Fring sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boma lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Fring throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boma misses with a hook.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Fring wants to clinch up but Boma keeps it at a distance.
Boma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boma scores with a leg kick.
Boma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Fring sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gustavo Fring will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fring misses with a body punch
and Boma counters with an inside leg kick.
Boma throws a leg kick but Fring moved away.
Fring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Fring takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Boma thuds his right hand into Fring's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boma lands a nice hook to Fring's body. Fring takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boma lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma lands a head shot.
Fring wants to land a leg kick but Boma is out of range.
Boma throws a hook but Fring avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fring! But no joy.
Boma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fring bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fring walks into a stiff left hand from Boma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fring avoids the head kick by Boma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fring staying out of range there.
Boma throws a low kick but Fring moves out of range easily.
Fring lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boma backs up against the cage.
Fring tries to clinch but Boma is having none of it.
Boma looks to score with a jab to the body but Fring is just out of range.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fring.
Boma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fring can pounce on him.
Boma takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Boma does it's job there.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Fring.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
Fring throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fring drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fring misses with a leg kick
and Boma counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fring fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fring throws the kick towards the body but Boma avoids it.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fring throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boma.
Boma misses with a leg kick.
Fring tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Boma.
Boma checks the leg kick.
Boma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fring has closed the distance and engaged Boma in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma.
Fring creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boma's defenses.
Fring tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fring.
Fring has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fring can turn it around.
Boma blocks the elbow strike.
Boma blocks an elbow strike.
Fring throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boma avoids the elbow strike from Fring, against the cage.
Boma avoids a wild elbow strike from Fring.
Fring breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring 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.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boma lands with a good body shot.
Fring jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
Fring avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fring checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fring looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fring slips under a jab.
Fring checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boma looks to throw the jab but Fring is out of range.
Fring fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boma on the side of the head.
Fring cracks Boma with an open hand slap.
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Boma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fring just manages to avoid it.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fring moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma catches Fring with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma tried to score with a low kick but Fring checks it.
Fring looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fring misses with a right hand
and Boma counters with an outside leg kick.
Fring shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fring scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fring lands a nice shot to the body.
Fring walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Fring misses the target.
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fring throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fring catches Boma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Fring walks into a stiff left hand from Boma.
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 Mark Boma.
I think Boma 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Boma!
After winning the bout, Mark Boma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 152 p4p, 497 weight class) and Cory McDonnell (ranked 23 p4p, 73 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Magomaevaboff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shaolin of Dagestan. McDonnell has chosen Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra as his entrance music. Cory McDonnell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell throws out a powerful jab.
McDonnell misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
Magomaevaboff throwing a counter right hand but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A leg kick checked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff 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.
Magomaevaboff cracks McDonnell with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick from Magomaevaboff misses.
Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magomaevaboff shoots in for a takedown but McDonnell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell gets a clinch.
Magomaevaboff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell won't allow Magomaevaboff to sweep him here.
Magomaevaboff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomaevaboff is looking to sweep but instead, McDonnell has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell not doing much here.
Magomaevaboff wants to sweep but McDonnell has passed to side control!
Magomaevaboff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomaevaboff can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomaevaboff is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomaevaboff is working hard here to advance position.
McDonnell working away.
Magomaevaboff is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonnell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magomaevaboff is letting McDonnell control him for a moment.
Magomaevaboff tries to buck McDonnell off but McDonnell is having none of it.
Magomaevaboff can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomaevaboff tries to buck McDonnell off but McDonnell is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff struggling a bit here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
Magomaevaboff staying out of range there.
Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonnell scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomaevaboff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomaevaboff avoids the body shot from McDonnell.
Magomaevaboff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomaevaboff fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDonnell just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magomaevaboff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonnell 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.
McDonnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff thows a leg kick but McDonnell checks it
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell drives through and clinches with Magomaevaboff against the cage.
McDonnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomaevaboff backwards.
McDonnell avoiding damage as Magomaevaboff throws knees to the body.
Magomaevaboff prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
Magomaevaboff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomaevaboff lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
McDonnell blocks a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomaevaboff is trying to pull guard but McDonnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff tries to pull guard but McDonnell won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Husein Magomaevaboff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
McDonnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McDonnell lands a jab to Magomaevaboff's midsection.
Cory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomaevaboff pushes McDonnell away with a front kick.
McDonnell has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonnell.
Magomaevaboff controlling the action here for a moment.
McDonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonnell controls his hands.
McDonnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell sizes up Magomaevaboff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomaevaboff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomaevaboff throws a front kick aimed at McDonnell's knee but McDonnell avoids it well.
Magomaevaboff tries to keep at a distance but McDonnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Magomaevaboff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomaevaboff tries to pull guard but McDonnell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
Magomaevaboff lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff successfully pulls guard.
Magomaevaboff has an active guard here but McDonnell has managed to pass into half guard.
Magomaevaboff holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Magomaevaboff is trying to control but McDonnell manages to pass to mount!
McDonnell prevents Magomaevaboff from getting the reversal.
McDonnell controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff tries to lock up and control but McDonnell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magomaevaboff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonnell avoids the attempt from Magomaevaboff to control.
Magomaevaboff tries to reverse the position but McDonnell maintains control.
Magomaevaboff regains half guard.
Magomaevaboff keeping hold of McDonnell's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomaevaboff gets back to full guard.
Magomaevaboff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonnell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Magomaevaboff is tightening it up a little... McDonnell has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McDonnell reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McDonnell taps out! Nice BJJ there by Magomaevaboff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Husein Magomaevaboff!
Husein Magomaevaboff thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harley King (ranked 542 p4p, 309 weight class) and Ezekiel Marley (ranked 88 p4p, 51 weight class). Marley has chosen EMOTIONALLY SCARRED as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezekiel Marley!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a body shot.
A jab from Marley does it's job there.
King throws a hook to the side of Marley's head but Marley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Marley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marley scores with a decent looking hook.
Marley lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Marley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marley rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley blocking some punches.
Marley prevents a body shot from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
King tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
King tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
A short uppercut from Marley.
Marley prevents a body shot from King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Marley as he connects with a hook.
Marley throws a jab when King was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marley.
King connects with a crisp jab.
King looks to throw the jab but Marley is out of range.
Marley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Marley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King is rocked!
King gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ezekiel Marley!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Marley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Harley King stepped up to the mic, saying '
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Costa De Andrade (ranked 138 p4p, 311 weight class) and Klay Dee (ranked 15 p4p, 36 weight class). Dee has chosen Tyler, The Creator - Who Dat Boy as his entrance music. Marcelo Costa De Andrade is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dee slips a jab and a cross from De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Andrade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Andrade. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dee cracks De Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dee.
De Andrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
De Andrade tries to clinch but Dee is having none of it.
Dee misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Andrade.
De Andrade connects with a high kick.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Dee avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
De Andrade moves in looking to clinch but Dee pushes him off.
Dee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Andrade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade scores with a nice right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Andrade!
Dee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
Dee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some bone on bone action there as De Andrade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
De Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
Dee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
De Andrade needs to keep his hands up - Dee had a free shot at his head there.
De Andrade misses with a looping right.
De Andrade tries to clinch but Dee is having none of it.
Dee tries to land a front kick but De Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Andrade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dee takes a swing at De Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Dee checks a leg kick.
Dee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dee lunges at De Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Andrade's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
De Andrade slips a straight right by Dee.
Dee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dee slips a jab from De Andrade.
A swing and a miss from Dee.
Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Dee moves out of range easily.
Dee swats away the attempt to clinch by De Andrade.
Nice shot lands for Dee.
De Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Andrade takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dee.
De Andrade staying out of range there.
Dee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Dee moves out of range easily.
De Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Dee's shoulder, as Dee tries to avoid the shot.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade slips a jab from Dee.
De Andrade thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Andrade throws a hook but Dee blocks it.
De Andrade has closed the distance and engaged Dee in a clinch.
Dee breaks from the clinch.
Dee lands a really nice looking cross but De Andrade seems unphased.
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dee throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dee.
De Andrade drives through and clinches with Dee against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dee or not.
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
Dee motions for De Andrade to come forward. Dee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Andrade at a distance.
De Andrade blocks a low kick nicely.
Dee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
Dee throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Dee misses the target.
A big right from Dee misses.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade moves out of range of the body kick from Dee.
Dee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade slips a jab from Dee.
A combination from De Andrade does no damage.
Jab by Dee.
De Andrade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dee lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from De Andrade does no damage.
Dee lands with a cross.
Dee throws a right and a left that De Andrade avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klay Dee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Andrade is looking to land body kicks.
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee.
De Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
De Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dee was well out of range. Poor timing from De Andrade.
De Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dee misses with a leg kick.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade staying out of range there.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dee scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Andrade in his tracks.
De Andrade lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dee lands with an overhand left.
De Andrade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.
Dee looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
Some wild striking there from De Andrade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee moves out of range of the strikes.
De Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dee misses with a looping left.
Dee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Dee finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses.
A jab from De Andrade finds it's way through Dee's defenses.
De Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
De Andrade misses with a hook.
Dee throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
De Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dee.
Dee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Dee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Andrade tries to score with a low kick but Dee moves his leg out of the way.
Dee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Dee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Dee misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by De Andrade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Dee saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as De Andrade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No joy there for De Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dee.
Dee connects with a jab.
De Andrade takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
De Andrade slips under a jab from Dee.
Dee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Dee saw that one coming.
De Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dee throws out the jab.
De Andrade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
De Andrade slips a straight right by Dee.
Dee connects with a nice looking jab.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Dee throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klay Dee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dee throws a head kick that misses.
De Andrade cracks Dee with an open hand slap.
De Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee connects with a nice looking jab.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
A combination from Dee does no damage.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Andrade.
De Andrade tries to counter by clinching up but Dee breaks away and moves out of range.
De Andrade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dee to score with a decent uppercut.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Andrade.
De Andrade dodges the punch combination from Dee.
De Andrade takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Andrade throws a series of punches but Dee moves out of range.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Dee scores with a head kick. De Andrade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Andrade checks a leg kick.
De Andrade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dee.
Dee lands with a kick to the temple. De Andrade shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Dee throws a solid leg kick but De Andrade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
Dee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade swinging wildly here.
De Andrade throws a front kick aimed at Dee's knee but Dee avoids it well.
Dee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice combination there by Dee.
Dee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from De Andrade.
Dee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Andrade slips a jab from Dee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee gets tackled into the cage by De Andrade. De Andrade maintains the clinch.
Dee lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dee.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Klay Dee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dee dips to his left and cracks De Andrade with an uppercut!
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Dee.
De Andrade cracks Dee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Andrade moves away from the strike by Dee.
Dee lands a body shot.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
Dee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Andrade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Andrade has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dee swings wildly with an uppercut but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Andrade lunges at Dee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dee's hand.
Dee slips a straight right by De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Andrade scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade lands a jab.
De Andrade tries to bum rush Dee with a series of wild strikes but Dee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dee.
Dee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Andrade moves into the clinch.
De Andrade misses with the head strike.
Dee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Dee off balance momentarily.
A big right from Dee misses.
Dee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for De Andrade.
De Andrade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dee misses the jab.
De Andrade misses with a body kick.
De Andrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
Dee throws a punch but it's blocked by De Andrade.
Dee lands a shoulder strike.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dee.
A head punch on the inside from Dee fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Dee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Andrade is rocked!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dee breaks from the clinch.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
De Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dee swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
Dee misses with a looping left.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Andrade.
Dee throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Dee.
De Andrade tries to clinch there but Dee circles away.
De Andrade clinches up against the cage.
De Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Dee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
De Andrade misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade prevents a body shot from Dee.
De Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade lands with a left to the head.
Dee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dee fails to land.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dee can't find room to land a body shot as De Andrade controls the action.
Dee tries to throw a body punch but De Andrade avoids it by throwing Dee back against the cage.
Klay Dee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good body shot from Dee.
Dee throws a punch but it's blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
De Andrade is trying to push Dee away but Dee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Andrade lands an uppercut.
Dee throws a head punch that misses.
Dee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Dee.
De Andrade throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dee with a hook.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of De Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Andrade gets a clinch.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dee misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Dee scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dee misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Dee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dee looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
Dee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Dee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dee 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Santino Lombardo (ranked 24 p4p, 105 weight class) and Dougal McCraken (ranked 3 p4p, 14 weight class). Lombardo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Illusions. McCraken has chosen Bulgine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCraken lands a jab to the head.
Lombardo lands a slapping body shot.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Lombardo's head.
Lombardo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lombardo thows a leg kick but McCraken checks it
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lombardo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Lombardo off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo cracks McCraken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Lombardo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken connects with a body shot that sends Lombardo's belly button to the back.
Lombardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Lombardo misses.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Good exchange - Lombardo coming out on top.
McCraken throws a hook but Lombardo avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
Lombardo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lombardo avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Lombardo sees coming a mile off.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lombardo.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
Lombardo scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken unleashes a big counter combination but Lombardo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
Lombardo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lombardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Lombardo slips the punch.
Lombardo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Lombardo's leg. Lombardo is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lombardo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCraken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCraken slips under a jab from Lombardo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lombardo lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lombardo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lombardo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken lands with a cross.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Lombardo.
McCraken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCraken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lombardo misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken lands a nice looking body kick.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo throws a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
Lombardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Lombardo misses with a hook.
Lombardo throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken lands a head shot.
McCraken thows a body kick. Lombardo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Lombardo saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
That kick from Lombardo tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lombardo swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken tries a quick counter leg kick but Lombardo is wise to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lombardo.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Lombardo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCraken tried to score with a low kick but Lombardo checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken lands a head kick. Lombardo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lombardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and McCraken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lombardo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lombardo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lombardo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Lombardo off balance momentarily.
McCraken cracks Lombardo with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Lombardo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by Lombardo. Beautiful body shot.
McCraken thows a leg kick but Lombardo checks it
and Lombardo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lombardo checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab lands there for Lombardo.
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 Lombardo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lombardo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lombardo motions for McCraken to come forward. Lombardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Lombardo's legs.
Lombardo half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCraken moves out of range as Lombardo strikes.
McCraken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. Lombardo should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Lombardo's leg but Lombardo calmly moves out of range.
Lombardo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken moves out of range as Lombardo strikes.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombardo.
Lombardo backing away here, and McCraken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken throws a jab when Lombardo was well out of range.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Lombardo slips under a jab.
McCraken throws a sloppy body shot
and Lombardo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombardo throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lombardo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and 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.
Lombardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken slips a straight right by Lombardo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lombardo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lombardo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCraken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lombardo blocks the body kick.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Lombardo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombardo with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lombardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken thumps Lombardo with a low kick.
Lombardo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lombardo scrambles back to his feet.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lombardo slips under a jab.
McCraken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCraken slips under a jab from Lombardo.
Lombardo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Lombardo throws a quick counter kick to the body but McCraken avoids it.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCraken!
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
A jab from McCraken misses.
Lombardo fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCraken just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardo delivers a nice body kick.
Lombardo throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses
and Lombardo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken slips a straight right by Lombardo.
McCraken scores with a kick to the body.
Lombardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lombardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCraken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lombardo.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
McCraken lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lombardo will feel that in the morning.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken scores with a kick to the body.
Lombardo lands with a nice body punch.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Santino Lombardo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lombardo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
Lombardo pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Lombardo settles back down.
Lombardo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lombardo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Lombardo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
Lombardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lombardo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lombardo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCraken on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lombardo's head backwards.
Lombardo throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Lombardo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lombardo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lombardo lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lombardo. That one must have hurt.
Lombardo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCraken.
Lombardo is looking to slow McCraken down with leg kicks.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
Lombardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken misses the jab.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lombardo's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
Lombardo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Lombardo seems unphased.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Lombardo saw that one coming.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the head.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Lombardo, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken throws a jab when Lombardo was well out of range.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
Lombardo's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCraken under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Lombardo punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Lombardo misses the target.
Lombardo misses with a body punch
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Lombardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo slips a straight right by McCraken.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lombardo throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lombardo rushes McCraken and presses him up against the cage.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lombardo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken misses with a head kick.
Lombardo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombardo misses the target.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken throws a low kick but Lombardo avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombardo misses the target.
McCraken takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo moves out of range of the body kick.
Lombardo looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but Lombardo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
Lombardo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lombardo scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken thuds his shin into the meat of Lombardo's side.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Lombardo ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken defending well as Lombardo loads up on a big left hand.
Lombardo with a hook.
Lombardo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Lombardo off balance momentarily.
McCraken lands with a hook. Lombardo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo 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.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombardo.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
A good leg kick by Lombardo.
Lombardo staying out of range there.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Lombardo's body.
Lombardo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lombardo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCraken if he has to take too many more of those.
McCraken lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombardo. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
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.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCraken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lombardo lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo moves into range and clinches up with McCraken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Lombardo.
Lombardo lands a right hand.
Lombardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
McCraken lands a right hand.
Lombardo works on McCraken's body with a couple of short punches.
Lombardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombardo blocks a body shot from McCraken.
Lombardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath McCraken's ribcage. McCraken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCraken is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
Lombardo blocks a body shot from McCraken.
Lombardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo lands with a right to the head.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo lands a nice uppercut.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
McCraken misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Lombardo.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
Lombardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
Lombardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCraken.
Lombardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lombardo.
Santino Lombardo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lombardo lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lombardo just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCraken's brow.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lombardo lands with a right to the head.
Lombardo prevents a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Lombardo.
A right hand to the body from Lombardo.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
Lombardo presses McCraken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lombardo misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
A short body shot lands from Lombardo as the two fighters clinch.
Lombardo lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo had his way with Dougal McCraken in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Good leg kick by Lombardo.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a sloppy body shot
and McCraken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lombardo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lombardo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Lombardo with a nice cross.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
Lombardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It appears Lombardo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lombardo throws a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Lombardo counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Lombardo throws a body kick that misses.
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lombardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lombardo swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
Lombardo instigates a clinch.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from McCraken.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lombardo working aggressively here.
Lombardo takes a shot to the head.
McCraken misses with some punches.
Lombardo is working McCraken over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo blocks a body shot from McCraken.
Lombardo managing to block the knees to the body from McCraken.
McCraken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Lombardo controls the action.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Lombardo avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McCraken.
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lombardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombardo.
McCraken manages to break the clinch.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Lombardo throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lombardo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and 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.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid body kick from McCraken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Lombardo punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
Lombardo throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
Lombardo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lombardo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lombardo scores with a leg kick.
Lombardo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo throws a body kick that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lombardo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lombardo checks a leg kick nicely.
Lombardo slips a straight right by McCraken.
A lazy body kick from McCraken
and Lombardo counters with a solid body kick.
Lombardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lombardo throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombardo.
McCraken misses with a head kick.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken misses with an uppercut
and Lombardo counters with a left to the body.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken is looking to slow Lombardo down with leg kicks.
Lombardo lands with a right hand.
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 Santino Lombardo.
I think Lombardo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Lombardo!
Santino Lombardo retains his welterweight title!
Santino Lombardo 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 Anthony Falcone (ranked 70 p4p, 320 weight class) and Blake Phoenix (ranked 14 p4p, 47 weight class). Falcone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Goodfellas - long take restaurant scene. Anthony Falcone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blake Phoenix's chin.
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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 26 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Falcone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Falcone tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phoenix takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Phoenix slips a jab and a cross from Falcone.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Falcone.
Falcone scores with a leg kick.
Phoenix avoids the head kick by Falcone.
Phoenix misses with a leg kick
and Falcone counters with an outside leg kick.
Phoenix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone throws a push kick but Phoenix slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Phoenix blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Falcone with a nice calf kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falcone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Falcone checks the leg kick.
Falcone moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Falcone wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Falcone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phoenix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcone throws a leg kick which misses Phoenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Phoenix tries to avoid it.
Falcone scores with a spinning back kick!
Falcone motions for Phoenix to come forward. Falcone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Phoenix misses.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falcone.
Falcone throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Falcone counters with a body kick that stops Phoenix in his tracks momentarily.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Falcone throws out a leg kick but Phoenix moves out of range and Falcone only half commits.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been informed that Phoenix has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Falcone scoring well with a low kick there.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Falcone looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Falcone rather than just go for the knockout.
Phoenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Falcone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phoenix.
Falcone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone tries to land a front kick but Phoenix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falcone throws a low kick but Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Phoenix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phoenix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Falcone blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Falcone.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix misses with a low kick as Falcone jumps back.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falcone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Falcone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falcone pushes Phoenix away with a front kick.
Falcone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phoenix will feel that in the morning.
Falcone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phoenix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Falcone.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falcone.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Jab by Phoenix.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Falcone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phoenix takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Falcone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falcone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Falcone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Falcone misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses with a leg kick.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Falcone looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Falcone's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Falcone misses.
Falcone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Falcone.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcone misses with a kick to the body.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
Falcone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Falcone throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Falcone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix 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.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Falcone checks a leg kick.
Falcone is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Falcone avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix checks a leg kick nicely.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix 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.
Falcone swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Falcone throws a good cross that connects.
Falcone wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Falcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Falcone.
Falcone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Phoenix blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Falcone.
Falcone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Falcone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Phoenix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Falcone has got the better of the exchanges.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
A big left from Falcone misses.
Falcone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and Falcone settles back down.
Phoenix tries a quick counter leg kick but Falcone is wise to it.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Falcone checks a low kick from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Falcone
and Falcone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Falcone saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone lands with a shot to the body.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Phoenix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Falcone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Falcone moved out of range.
Falcone tried to counter with a leg kick but Phoenix avoided it.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Falcone slips under a jab.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Falcone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Falcone tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Falcone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Falcone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix tries to move into range but Falcone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Falcone throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Falcone.
Falcone works Phoenix's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone misses with a left hand
and Falcone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone lands a head kick. Phoenix smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Phoenix swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Falcone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Falcone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falcone's corner calls for a 1-2. Falcone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Falcone digs a good hook to Phoenix's body.
Phoenix takes one to the chin there.
Phoenix moves out of range as Falcone throws a body kick.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Falcone!
Some bone on bone action there as Falcone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Falcone.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Falcone counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Falcone misses with a body kick.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Falcone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Falcone.
Falcone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falcone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Falcone saw that one coming.
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone with a hook.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick there by Falcone.
Phoenix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Falcone lands a nice shot that snaps Phoenix's head back.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
Falcone looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Falcone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and Falcone settles back down.
Falcone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone misses with a body kick.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
Falcone lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Falcone slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Falcone tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Phoenix misses.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Falcone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Falcone looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcone. That's going to slow Phoenix down.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Falcone checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falcone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix moves out of range as Falcone throws a body kick.
Falcone blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Falcone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Phoenix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Falcone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Falcone tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Falcone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Falcone wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Falcone throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Falcone connects with a single shot there.
Falcone with a nice calf kick.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Falcone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone throws a nice head kick!
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone blocks a jab.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Falcone.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anthony Falcone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falcone ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Falcone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Falcone 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Falcone!
A very excited looking Anthony Falcone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Moosh Dambullah (ranked 26 p4p, 65 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 4 p4p, 13 weight class). Dambullah's entrance music is Boom Boom. A fine choice. Bill Newton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Moosh Dambullah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 25 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton lands with a straight right. Dambullah didn't see that one coming.
Newton lands a nice hook to Dambullah's body. Dambullah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Newton digs a good hook to Dambullah's body.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dambullah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton scores with a hook to the body. Dambullah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton scores with a shot to the body.
Dambullah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Newton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Newton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dambullah.
Dambullah moves away from the strike by Newton.
Dambullah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dambullah avoids the body shot from Newton.
Newton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
Newton scores with the left hand. Dambullah knows he should have avoided that one.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dambullah moves away.
A big right from Newton misses.
Dambullah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Newton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dambullah's hands.
Newton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dambullah avoids it really well and circles away.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Dambullah misses its target.
A shot to the liver by Dambullah. Beautiful body shot.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
Newton checks a leg kick.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton lunges at Dambullah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dambullah's hand.
Newton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton misses the body punch
and Dambullah counters with a nice leg kick.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Dambullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Dambullah missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton misses the jab.
Newton tries to move into range but Dambullah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dambullah lands a nice shot to the body.
Dambullah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dambullah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newton connects with the punch.
Newton misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newton thuds a left hand into Dambullah's body.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Newton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Newton misses with an uppercut
and Dambullah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dambullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dambullah throwing a counter right hand but Newton manages to avoid it.
Papa Moosh Dambullah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
Dambullah throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Dambullah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dambullah lands a jab to the head.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dambullah lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
Newton has Dambullah up against the cage in a clinch.
Newton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Newton.
Newton misses with a punch to the body.
Newton tries to work over Dambullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dambullah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
Newton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dambullah.
Newton looks winded!
Dambullah lands with a short shot to the head.
Dambullah lands a right hand.
Dambullah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dambullah working aggressively here.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newton's elbow.
Dambullah scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dambullah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dambullah tries to work over Newton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Newton throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dambullah misses the target.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Newton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Newton misses
and Dambullah counters with a nice body kick.
Newton takes a swing at Dambullah's ribcage but misses.
It appears Dambullah was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dambullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Dambullah misses.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newton throws a jab when Dambullah was well out of range.
Newton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dambullah.
Dambullah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dambullah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
Newton thuds his right hand into Dambullah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
As Newton looks to move away, Dambullah throws a big counter combo but Newton just gets out of the way.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dambullah scores with a sloppy right hand. Newton should have avoided that one.
Dambullah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Newton misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah scores with a jab to the head.
Newton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dambullah.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dambullah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Newton is in Dambullah's guard.
Newton being controlled here momentarily.
Dambullah working a defensive guard here.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dambullah is keeping the position for now.
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah looking for a sweep. Not yet Dambullah, not yet.
Dambullah controlling Newton's posture.
Newton passes Dambullah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dambullah wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dambullah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Dambullah trying to control but Newton postures up.
Dambullah won't allow Newton to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Newton prevents Dambullah from improving his position.
Dambullah is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dambullah tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
That's four 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.
Dambullah keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dambullah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newton is working away from the top position though.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dambullah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Dambullah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newton is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dambullah tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Dambullah slips the punch.
Dambullah appears to be looking for a big counter.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dambullah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Newton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dambullah rather than just go for the knockout.
Dambullah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Newton is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot by Newton.
Newton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newton cracks a nice hook into Dambullah's ribs.
Newton throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dambullah counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dambullah doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dambullah scores with a hook to the body. Newton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Newton blocks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Dambullah finds it's target.
Dambullah delivers a nice body kick.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dambullah works the jab nicely.
 Newton is rocked!
Newton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton is still on wobbly legs! Can Dambullah finish him?
Dambullah scores with a nice strike.
Dambullah swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Newton misses with a hook to the body
and Dambullah scores with a counter punch that sends Newton to the canvas! Dambullah smells blood - he's punishing Newton with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Newton has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Papa Moosh Dambullah retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Papa Moosh Dambullah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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