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SMASH: Lacplesis vs McDonnell PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Lo (ranked 2188 p4p, 4019 weight class) and Farren Schoff (ranked 301 p4p, 513 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farren Schoff!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schoff tries to keep at a distance but Lo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schoff jumps guard and drags Lo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lo has managed to get both his arms back between Schoff's legs - danger averted.
Schoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lo defends it easily.
Schoff being controlled here, momentarily.
Lo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schoff working for submissions but it's allowed Lo to get to half guard.
Schoff is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lo is taking a breather. Schoff 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.
Schoff is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall.
Lo passes to full mount!
Schoff is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schoff regains half guard.
Schoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lo pulls his head out easily.
Lo slows the pace down in half guard.
Schoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoff is in trouble now - Lo has advanced to mount!
Lo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Schoff looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Lo! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leandro Lo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darry Curtis (ranked 1767 p4p, 1620 weight class) and Josh Morgan (ranked 219 p4p, 200 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis misses with a looping right.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Curtis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curtis.
Morgan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Curtis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Morgan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morgan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morgan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
Good leg kick by Curtis.
Curtis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a solid leg kick but Morgan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curtis.
Curtis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Curtis throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Curtis.
Curtis thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it
and Morgan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Curtis's guard.
Curtis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morgan on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving.
Curtis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Curtis has wrist control.
Curtis looking for a sweep. Not yet Curtis, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Curtis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan distracts Curtis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Curtis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
Morgan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Curtis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Curtis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Morgan working the body and head with strikes.
Morgan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working the ground and pound.
Morgan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Curtis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Morgan scoring with punches and elbows.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Curtis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morgan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Morgan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Morgan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Curtis is trying to escape and Morgan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Curtis is forced to tap! Nice work there by Morgan! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Morgan!
Josh Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richie Simpson (ranked 1424 p4p, 1868 weight class) and Jargon Gin (ranked 176 p4p, 222 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richie Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jargon Gin!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gin with a hook.
Gin lands a nice shot that snaps Simpson's head back.
Simpson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simpson throws a right hand that misses
and Gin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gin digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
and Gin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gin lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Gin tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Gin back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gin.
Gin presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gin scoring well with a low kick there.
Gin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Gin.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Gin.
Gin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gin defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Gin misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gin throws out the jab.
Gin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 It looks like Jargon Gin has been cut.
Gin moves away from the strike by Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Gin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gin.
Gin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gin throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Gin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simpsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Simpson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Simpson moves out of range as Gin strikes.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Gin manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Gin finds it's target.
Gin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
 Simpson is rocked!
Gin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Gin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gin moves into the clinch successfully.
Gin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Gin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Simpson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Gin.
Gin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gin scores with a hook to the body.
Gin manages to break the clinch.
Gin throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gin lands a big head kick that sends Simpson tumbling to the mat! Gin takes a step backwards and waves Simpson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gin blocks a jab.
Jargon Gin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gin lands a right hook to the body.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
and Gin counters with a big right hand! Oh Simpson is in trouble here! Gin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jargon Gin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krisko Kurtev (ranked 2210 p4p, 874 weight class) and Tom Breedon (ranked 306 p4p, 130 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Breedon's choice of entrance music: Quiet Riot - Come On Feel The Noise. Krisko Kurtev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Breedon!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtev gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Kurtev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kurtev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Breedon is trying to get back to half guard.
Kurtev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Breedon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Breedon is trying to control Kurtev's posture but Kurtev avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breedon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kurtev's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev trying to control the action but Breedon is working from the bottom.
Breedon wants to improve his position but Kurtev is controlling well.
Kurtev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kurtev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kurtev controlling the action here.
Kurtev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kurtev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Breedon wants to improve his position but Kurtev is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kurtev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kurtev lands with a punch from half guard.
Breedon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kurtev throwing strikes from guard but Breedon blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breedon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kurtev manages to get himself to full guard.
Kurtev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Breedon slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kurtev.
Breedon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurtev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breedon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breedon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurtev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kurtev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Breedon trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Kurtev trying to strike off his back.
Kurtev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing Breedon from controlling successfully.
Kurtev scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Kurtev can't keep his opponent in guard - Breedon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Breedon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kurtev is trying to get back to full guard.
Breedon wants to control but Kurtev is keeping him busy.
Kurtev landing small, sideways elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurtev is trying is best to control the position here.
Breedon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kurtev tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Breedon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Breedon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Solis (ranked 1627 p4p, 1577 weight class) and Chief Queef (ranked 219 p4p, 211 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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Solis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Queef!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Solis tries for a takedown but Queef sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Queef misses.
Solis attempts a counter takedown but Queef avoids it well and moves away.
Queef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solis.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Queef.
Solis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Queef but Queef pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Queef fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Solis checks it well.
Queef lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solis is defended easily by Queef.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Solis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queef pushes Solis up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queef breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Queef clinches with his opponent.
Solis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Solis wants a takedown but no success here.
Queef prevents the takedown attempt.
Queef breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Queef sprawls well. Queef wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Solis gets slowly back to his feet.
Solis scores with a takedown into Queef's guard.
Solis drops back looking for a leg! Queef is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Queef manages to kick Solis off! Solis jumps back into Queef's guard.
Queef is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solis defends well.
Queef had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solis defends it easily.
Solis is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Queef has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Solis is looking to defend but Queef has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Solis! Queef pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Solis taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chief Queef!
A relieved looking Chief Queef thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marco Solis spoke after the fight, saying 'All i got to say is lucky...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bessarion Alexius (ranked 2940 p4p, 1195 weight class) and Ernesto Llosa (ranked 391 p4p, 175 weight class). Alexius comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 34 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bessarion Alexius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Llosa!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexius jabs Llosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexius connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexius missing with a left hand there. Llosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexius swings for the body but Llosa moves out of range.
Alexius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexius throws a leg kick which misses Llosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Llosa tries to avoid it.
Llosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Llosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Llosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alexius is trying to control Llosa's posture but Llosa avoids it.
Llosa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Alexius looks calm but he's in trouble here. Llosa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Alexius is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Llosa lets go of the hold and Alexius can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ernesto Llosa!
A less than humble Ernesto Llosa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Bessarion Alexius stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh moth*****r, not again!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 2409 p4p, 454 weight class) and Inspektor Bee (ranked 265 p4p, 63 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Survival of the Fittest. Dexter Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Bee!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan has managed to clinch.
Morgan is leaning against Bee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Morgan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bee told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Morgan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morgan tries to work over Bee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Bee keeps him there for the moment.
Bee struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
Morgan throws a head punch that misses.
Bee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morgan is stalling here.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Bee.
Bee scores a nice knee to the body.
Bee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Bee - that landed with a thud.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bee connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dexter Morgan has been cut.
Bee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bee with a knee to the head.
Bee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morgan takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Bee.
Bee digs a right hand into Morgan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morgan's gas tank.
Morgan takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Bee on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dexter Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Bee lands a right hand.
Bee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bee lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Bee.
Morgan is rocked!
Bee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bee scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bee pushes Morgan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bee lands a nice knee to the body.
Bee lands an elbow that stopped Morgan in his tracks for a moment.
Bee creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Morgan! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Bee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Bee!
Inspektor Bee 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Akharraz (ranked 1133 p4p, 1190 weight class) and Sol Kwon (ranked 154 p4p, 162 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Kwon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Akharraz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akharraz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwon throws out the jab.
We've been told by Akharraz's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Trćningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akharraz clinches up against the cage.
Akharraz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Akharraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akharraz trying to stall but Kwon improves his position.
A short left from Akharraz.
It looks like Sol Kwon has been cut.
Kwon gets through Akharraz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akharraz misses with a body punch.
Akharraz can't find room to land a body shot as Kwon controls the action.
Kwon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akharraz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akharraz misses with a head kick.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akharraz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akharraz thuds his right hand into Kwon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kwon wants to land a leg kick but Akharraz is out of range.
Akharraz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Akharraz tries to clinch but Kwon moves out of range.
Akharraz is looking to clinch but Kwon is avoiding it.
Akharraz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kwon counters with a body kick that stops Akharraz in his tracks momentarily.
Kwon defending well as Akharraz loads up on a big left hand.
Akharraz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kwon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Akharraz - the referee stops the clock and Kwon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Akharraz. Kwon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Akharraz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Akharraz misses.
Kwon scores with a shot to the body.
Akharraz tries to clinch but Kwon is having none of it.
Kwon throws a jab but it's blocked by Akharraz.
Akharraz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kwon counters with a stiff right hand.
Akharraz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kwon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwon avoids the head kick by Akharraz.
Akharraz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwon.
Kwon throws a series of punches but Akharraz avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Akharraz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akharraz avoids the body shot from Kwon.
Akharraz cracks Kwon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akharraz throws a solid leg kick but Kwon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akharraz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz darts in trying to clinch
and Kwon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akharraz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akharraz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwon loads up on a big right hand but Akharraz slips the punch.
Akharraz throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Akharraz backs off Kwon throws a huge counter combo but Akharraz manages to avoid it all.
Kwon misses with a hook
and Akharraz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akharraz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kwon on the side of the head.
Kwon swings for the body but Akharraz moves out of range.
Kwon throws a shot from downtown. Akharraz moves away and avoids it.
Akharraz is looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kwon. That's going to slow Akharraz down.
Kwon misses with a straight right.
Kwon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kwon keeps the fight on the outside.
Kwon throws a jab when Akharraz was well out of range.
Kwon avoids the head kick by Akharraz.
Kwon is looking for the big counter here.
Akharraz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akharraz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akharraz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kwon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akharraz is looking to clinch.
Kwon blocks a head kick by Akharraz.
Akharraz clobbers Kwon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akharraz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kwon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akharraz tried to score with a low kick but Kwon checks it.
Akharraz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kwon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akharraz clinches with his opponent.
Akharraz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akharraz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwon manages to break the clinch.
Akharraz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akharraz walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwon misses with a series of wild punches.
Akharraz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kwon's hands.
Akharraz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akharraz moves to clinch but Kwon breaks away
and Kwon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kwon throws a jab when Akharraz was well out of range.
Akharraz takes a swing at Kwon's ribcage but misses.
Kwon is looking for the big counter here.
Akharraz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kwon's head.
 Kwon is rocked!
Akharraz throws an off balance right hand
and Kwon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akharraz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwon.
Akharraz tries to score with a low kick but Kwon moves his leg out of the way.
Akharraz closes the distance and pushes Kwon back into the cage.
Akharraz throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Akharraz as the two fighters clinch.
Akharraz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akharraz is leaning against Kwon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Osama Akharraz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sol Kwon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kwon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akharraz closes the distance and pushes Kwon back into the cage.
Kwon manages to break the clinch.
Akharraz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akharraz throws a hook but Kwon blocks it.
Akharraz lands a jab to Kwon's midsection.
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kwon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kwon swats away the attempt to clinch by Akharraz.
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kwon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akharraz throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kwon misses.
Akharraz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akharraz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akharraz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kwon can turn it around.
Kwon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards.
Akharraz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sol Kwon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akharraz throws a lazy head kick
and Kwon counters with a stiff right hand.
Akharraz is rocked!
OH! Akharraz has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Kwon smells blood and charges in for the finish! Kwon unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Akharraz sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sol Kwon!
Sol Kwon very nearly forgot to thank Hardcore Sports Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pawlik (ranked 1070 p4p, 499 weight class) and Bart Cubbedge (ranked 135 p4p, 65 weight class). Dick Pawlik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlik misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pawlik, pushing him back against the cage.
Cubbedge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pawlik has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cubbedge regains guard immediately.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pawlik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik stands up over Cubbedge , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pawlik postures up.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pawlik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlik is looking to pass into half guard but Cubbedge pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cubbedge is in guard.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Pawlik keeps moving.
Pawlik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura but Cubbedge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pawlik to get the leverage.
Pawlik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cubbedge defending well though.
Pawlik is just content to waste time from the top position. Cubbedge takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
Pawlik looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik working a defensive guard here.
Pawlik is looking to sweep but instead, Cubbedge has passed into half guard.
Pawlik controlling the position for now.
Pawlik is looking to improve his position.
Pawlik gets full guard.
Pawlik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Pawlik is looking to sweep but instead, Cubbedge has passed into half guard.
Pawlik is trying to get back to full guard.
Pawlik gets full guard.
Pawlik wants to sweep but no luck.
Pawlik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cubbedge is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pawlik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik holds on to Cubbedge 's head and controls the position momentarily.
Pawlik is trying to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Pawlik manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik is looking to improve his position.
Cubbedge is stalling here. Pawlik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cubbedge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pawlik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik dominated that round.
That's time! Pawlik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pawlik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cubbedge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pawlik quickly recovers to half guard.
Pawlik wants to sweep but Cubbedge has passed to side control!
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Pawlik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A control attempt from Pawlik but he's now mounted!
Cubbedge prevents Pawlik from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pawlik to take his back!
Cubbedge avoiding Pawlik 's attempts to control his hands.
Cubbedge has the hooks in. Pawlik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cubbedge controlling well, preventing Pawlik from escaping the position.
Pawlik breaks Cubbedge 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cubbedge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pawlik's guard.
Pawlik looking for a sweep. Not yet Pawlik, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pawlik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pawlik throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cubbedge uses it to pass to side control.
Pawlik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge uses his free foot to push down on Pawlik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pawlik.
Cubbedge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pawlik to take his back!
Cubbedge has the hooks in. Pawlik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pawlik trying to control the hands but Cubbedge won't let him.
Pawlik rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge trying to control the pace.
Pawlik tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pawlik is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pawlik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cubbedge pulls his head out easily.
Pawlik wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pawlik has his hands clasped together around Cubbedge 's back. He's all about the action.
Pawlik wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Pawlik won't allow Cubbedge to pass to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but Pawlik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cubbedge to get the leverage.
Pawlik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Cubbedge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cubbedge moves into the clinch successfully.
Cubbedge is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pawlik is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cubbedge to the mat. Cubbedge regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pawlik is working Cubbedge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pawlik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pawlik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cubbedge looking for a guillotine here but Pawlik defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cubbedge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik is looking to work some ground and pound but Cubbedge has wrist control.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
Pawlik looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Pawlik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubbedge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pawlik looking for a guillotine here but Cubbedge defends easily.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Pawlik is retaining full guard.
Pawlik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it.
Pawlik is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Cubbedge has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pawlik throws a strike but Cubbedge avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pawlik passes into half guard.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cubbedge defends it well.
Pawlik is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cubbedge !
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik landing punches.
Pawlik throwing strikes here but Cubbedge is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pawlik trying to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge regains half guard.
Cubbedge trying to hold on to Pawlik's head to control him but Pawlik postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Pawlik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pawlik 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Pawlik!
An out of breath Dick Pawlik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 76 p4p, 428 weight class) and Cory McDonnell (ranked 11 p4p, 62 weight class). McDonnell has chosen Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Humors Lacplesis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lacplesis.
Nice shot lands for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lacplesis takes one to the chin there.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonnell.
Lacplesis with a jab.
Lacplesis clobbers McDonnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDonnell 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.
Lacplesis swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab, jab by McDonnell - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
Lacplesis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell moves to clinch but Lacplesis breaks away
and Lacplesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lacplesis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lacplesis motions for McDonnell to come forward. Lacplesis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to counter by clinching up but McDonnell breaks away and moves out of range.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonnell. That one must have hurt.
Lacplesis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lacplesis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lacplesis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
Lacplesis thuds a left hand into McDonnell's body.
McDonnell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lacplesis if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonnell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonnell clinches with his opponent.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonnell's elbow.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis tries to pull guard but McDonnell won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from McDonnell.
McDonnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lacplesis jumps guard but McDonnell stands there with Lacplesis around his waist. Lacplesis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lacplesis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonnell walks away with a smile on his face. Lacplesis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humors Lacplesis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonnell checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
McDonnell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lacplesis is able to avoid easily.
McDonnell works Lacplesis's body with a nice hook.
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from McDonnell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacplesis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis is looking to score with low kicks.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell throws a head kick but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis tries to counter by clinching up but McDonnell breaks away and moves out of range.
McDonnell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lacplesis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
Lacplesis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Lacplesis blocks the low kick.
McDonnell scores with a jab. Lacplesis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonnell has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonnell as he connects with a hook.
Lacplesis moves into range and connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonnell checks a leg kick.
Lacplesis has been working on his balance at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McDonnell.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McDonnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lacplesis tests McDonnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacplesis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonnell.
Lacplesis jabs McDonnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacplesis 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.
Lacplesis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonnell misses with a body kick.
Lacplesis throws a quick counter kick to the body but McDonnell avoids it.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonnell.
Lacplesis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell scores with a push kick.
McDonnell throws a nice looking combination but Lacplesis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell tries to clinch there but Lacplesis circles away.
Lacplesis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Humors Lacplesis is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lacplesis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacplesis misses with a two punch combination.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
Lacplesis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a looping left.
McDonnell connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonnell misses with a wild combination.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
McDonnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis misses with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lacplesis's knee momentarily.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body. Lacplesis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis tests McDonnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from McDonnell.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lacplesis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonnell. Lacplesis shrugs it off though.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
McDonnell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonnell throws out a leg kick but Lacplesis moves out of range and McDonnell only half commits.
Lacplesis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lacplesis. Lacplesis obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonnell throws a leg kick which misses Lacplesis's front leg but catches the back leg as Lacplesis tries to avoid it.
Lacplesis connects with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Lacplesis as he connects with a hook.
McDonnell misses with a kick to the body.
McDonnell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lacplesis will feel that in the morning.
Lacplesis swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonnell connects with a jab.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacplesis looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
Lacplesis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McDonnell cracks Lacplesis with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
McDonnell misses with a hook
and Lacplesis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lacplesis connects with a solid leg kick.
Lacplesis misses with a right hand
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
Lacplesis lands a head shot.
McDonnell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lacplesis attempts a counter takedown but McDonnell avoids it well and moves away.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacplesis is just out of range.
No joy there for McDonnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cory McDonnell 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.
McDonnell throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Lacplesis throws out a leg kick but McDonnell moves out of range and Lacplesis only half commits.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacplesis feinted with a counter takedown.
McDonnell walks into a stiff left hand from Lacplesis.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
A little feinted left hand from Lacplesis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Lacplesis tenderised McDonnell's leg. McDonnell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lacplesis scores with a nice right hand.
A cross from Lacplesis lands.
A head kick from McDonnell lands but Lacplesis takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonnell.
Lacplesis connects with a right hand. McDonnell shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis thuds his right hand into McDonnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lacplesis doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lacplesis lands a jab to the head.
Lacplesis misses with a looping right.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lacplesis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonnell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacplesis misses the target.
Lacplesis loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lacplesis is trying to pull guard but McDonnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lacplesis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonnell just stands there and leans against the cage.
McDonnell lands a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonnell or not.
McDonnell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonnell's elbow.
Lacplesis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lacplesis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lacplesis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lacplesis looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonnell is one step ahead there.
McDonnell wants to control from the top but Lacplesis keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis is controlling McDonnell's posture.
McDonnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lacplesis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacplesis trying to control the position here.
Lacplesis wants to sweep here but McDonnell controlling him for the moment.
McDonnell pushing down on Lacplesis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lacplesis trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDonnell wants to take a breather but Lacplesis is having none of it.
Lacplesis is pressing down on McDonnell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lacplesis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that McDonnell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lacplesis controls McDonnell momentarily but McDonnell frees himself.
Lacplesis controlling the position.
Lacplesis trying to keep a closed guard but McDonnell is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonnell is looking to chop away at Lacplesis's legs.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
McDonnell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
McDonnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonnell cracks Lacplesis with a nice body shot.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Humors Lacplesis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell takes a swing at Lacplesis's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacplesis is looking to score with low kicks.
McDonnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell moves out of range as Lacplesis strikes.
McDonnell swings for the body but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lacplesis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis 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.
A swing and a miss from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
Lacplesis throws out a powerful jab.
McDonnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A left lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell moves into the clinch.
McDonnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonnell misses with a knee to the head.
McDonnell trying to land knees to the body.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis tries to pull guard but McDonnell holds him up against the cage and eventually Lacplesis drops back down to his feet.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis jumps guard but McDonnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonnell lands a nice knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McDonnell.
A right hand to the body from McDonnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonnell blocking some punches.
McDonnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Good body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDonnell to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humors Lacplesis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDonnell pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDonnell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lacplesis managing to block the knees to the body from McDonnell.
McDonnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonnell can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McDonnell uses from the top position.
Lacplesis seems keen to control McDonnell's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis trying to keep a closed guard but McDonnell is proving a slippery customer.
Lacplesis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lacplesis looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonnell is one step ahead there.
McDonnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacplesis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McDonnell tries to free his leg and advance position but Lacplesis is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lacplesis is on top in guard.
Lacplesis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lacplesis postures up in McDonnell's guard and throws a big left but McDonnell blocks it.
Lacplesis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lacplesis looking to sit in guard and control but McDonnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lacplesis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDonnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lacplesis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lacplesis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lacplesis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lacplesis controls McDonnell momentarily but McDonnell frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonnell connects with a looping right hand.
McDonnell takes the fight into the clinch.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell misses with an elbow over the top.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
McDonnell lands a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis is trying to pull guard but McDonnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lacplesis jumps guard but McDonnell stands there with Lacplesis around his waist. Lacplesis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Lacplesis jumps guard but McDonnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humors Lacplesis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Lacplesis jumps guard but McDonnell stands there with Lacplesis around his waist. Lacplesis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lacplesis avoids the elbow strike from McDonnell, against the cage.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis avoids the elbow strike from McDonnell, against the cage.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
McDonnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis jumps guard but McDonnell stands there with Lacplesis around his waist. Lacplesis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
McDonnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonnell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Humors Lacplesis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from McDonnell.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonnell is leaning against Lacplesis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonnell tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing McDonnell back against the cage.
A hook to the body from McDonnell.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lacplesis tries to pull guard but McDonnell holds him up against the cage and eventually Lacplesis drops back down to his feet.
McDonnell digs a right hand into Lacplesis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lacplesis's gas tank.
McDonnell lands an elbow just above Lacplesis 's eye.
McDonnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonnell cracks Lacplesis with a nice body shot.
McDonnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDonnell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McDonnell tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from McDonnell.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonnell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lacplesis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonnell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lacplesis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDonnell lands with a light punch inside.
McDonnell landing knees to the head.
Cory McDonnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lacplesis dodges an elbow strike from McDonnell.
Cory McDonnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lacplesis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lacplesis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonnell walks away with a smile on his face. Lacplesis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Lacplesis's ribs.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacplesis misses its target.
McDonnell checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonnell tries to clinch up.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
McDonnell wants to clinch up but Lacplesis keeps it at a distance.
Lacplesis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis motions for McDonnell to come forward. Lacplesis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick which misses McDonnell's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonnell tries to avoid it.
McDonnell lands a head kick. Lacplesis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
Lacplesis misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis jabs at McDonnell's body.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch
and McDonnell counters with a low kick, right behind Lacplesis 's knee.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lacplesis. That's going to slow McDonnell down.
A low kick from Lacplesis is predictable there
and McDonnell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McDonnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonnell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory McDonnell!
Cory McDonnell is the new welterweight champion!
Cory McDonnell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Humors Lacplesis stepped up to the mic, saying '#FREEHUMORS'.
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