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GAMMA#905 Lohmus v Defoe PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dulles Bush (ranked 1998 p4p, 1690 weight class) and Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 200 p4p, 173 weight class). Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Dulles Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Bush.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Bush.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Bush's ribcage but misses.
Bush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bush misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Bush should have avoided that one.
Bush plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bush scores with a head kick.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Bush's shoulder, as Bush tries to avoid the shot.
Bush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush 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.
Bush throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Bush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Bush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Bush's leg. Bush is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bush misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bush gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dulles Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Bush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Bush appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Bush.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Bush moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Bush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush moves out of range of the strikes.
Bush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Bush throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Bush.
Bush throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
Bush gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bush throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bush throws a big shot that misses.
Bush looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Bush tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bush throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bush throws out the jab.
Bush throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bush throws a leg kick that misses.
Bush gets caught flat footed, as Sitsongrit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bush is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit is pushing down on Bush's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bush is fighting to maintain full guard but Sitsongrit has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit is continuing to stall.
Bush won't allow Sitsongrit to pass to mount.
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 Dulles Bush 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.
Bush takes one to the side of the head.
Bush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Bush.
Sitsongrit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Bush cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dulles Bush is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bush lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bush stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Bush.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Bush ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush thows a body kick. Sitsongrit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bush misses the target.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Bush's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bush moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Bush misses the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Bush connects with a solid leg kick.
Bush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bush defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit has Bush up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Bush is trying to push Sitsongrit away but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bush stalks Sitsongrit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sitsongrit's face. Sitsongrit staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush scores with a body shot.
Bush missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bush.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Bush scoring well with a low kick there.
Bush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Bush misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Bush.
Bush misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Bush keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bush moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Bush throws a lazy head kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Bush ducked under it nicely.
Bush connects with a solid leg kick.
Bush misses with a head kick.
Bush's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bush duly obliges.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Bush throws a lazy head kick
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Bush throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Bush's shoulder, as Bush tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Bush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bush misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Bush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Dulles Bush will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bush is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit lunges at Bush with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bush's hand.
 It looks like Dulles Bush has been cut.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit works Bush's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Bush's head but Bush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bush!
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bush lands a nice shot to the body.
Bush throws a series of strikes that have Sitsongrit backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bush lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Bush is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Bush.
Bush throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bush has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bush moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Bush lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Bush sees coming a mile off.
Dulles Bush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bush.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Bush steps away.
Bush with a nice calf kick.
Bush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Bush swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Bush avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bush.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bush lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bush throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bush's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bush misses the target.
Bush throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Bush moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Bush, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bush.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Bush throws a series of strikes that have Sitsongrit backpedaling.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Bush lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Bush counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bush.
Bush lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bush was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Bush appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit thumps Bush with a low kick.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Bush moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Bush's knee but Bush avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Bush.
Bush loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Dulles Bush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bush thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Bush scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bush pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Bush settles back down.
Bush lands an overhand right.
Bush is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dulles Bush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bush, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dulles Bush!
Dulles Bush gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cory McDonnell (ranked 1083 p4p, 555 weight class) and Glenn Greenwald (ranked 162 p4p, 87 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McDonnell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra. Glenn Greenwald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Greenwald!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenwald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Greenwald misses with an uppercut.
McDonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greenwald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Greenwald moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
Greenwald throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
Greenwald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greenwald. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenwald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonnell slips a straight right by Greenwald.
Greenwald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonnell's hands.
McDonnell misses with a hook.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonnell lands with a slapping head kick.
Greenwald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Greenwald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonnell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenwald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greenwald misses with a hook
and McDonnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenwald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenwald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwald misses with an uppercut.
McDonnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greenwald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenwald moves away.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonnell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDonnell wants to slow Greenwald down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonnell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Greenwald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greenwald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greenwald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenwald scores with a nice right hand.
Greenwald tries to land a front kick but McDonnell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greenwald throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Greenwald misses
and McDonnell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonnell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonnell blocks a head kick by Greenwald.
McDonnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greenwald, pushing him back against the cage.
Greenwald has McDonnell pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lands with a right to the head.
Greenwald breaks from the clinch.
Greenwald looks to land a body kick but McDonnell moved away.
A jab from Greenwald misses.
Greenwald takes one to the chin there.
Greenwald misses with a shot to the body
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Greenwald ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Greenwald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glenn Greenwald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Greenwald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greenwald lands with a slapping head kick.
Greenwald tries to score with a low kick but McDonnell moves his leg out of the way.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Greenwald.
McDonnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Greenwald throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
McDonnell connects with a right hand. Greenwald shakes it off.
McDonnell misses with a looping right.
Greenwald avoids the body shot from McDonnell.
It looks like McDonnell has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Greenwald throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Greenwald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Greenwald scores with a head kick. McDonnell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Greenwald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy body kick from Greenwald
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greenwald blocks a jab.
Greenwald misses with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonnell checks a leg kick.
McDonnell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greenwald to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonnell checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonnell cracks Greenwald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonnell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from McDonnell tenderised Greenwald's leg. Greenwald is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
McDonnell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDonnell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greenwalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Greenwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Greenwald throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenwald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell avoids a kick to the body.
McDonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Greenwald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greenwald slips a straight right by McDonnell.
Greenwald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greenwald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenwald.
Greenwald scores with a decent looking hook.
Greenwald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenwald throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell is looking to slow Greenwald down with leg kicks.
McDonnell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greenwald on the side of the head.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenwald.
Nice cross by McDonnell.
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 Cory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Greenwald defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Greenwald tests McDonnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonnell moves away from the strike by Greenwald.
McDonnell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Greenwald misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot by McDonnell.
An inside leg kick from Greenwald misses.
McDonnell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McDonnell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Greenwald - the referee stops the clock and McDonnell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Greenwald. McDonnell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Greenwald cracks a nice hook into McDonnell's ribs.
Greenwald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greenwald throws a sloppy head kick and McDonnell moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Greenwald.
Greenwald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greenwald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greenwald thows a leg kick but McDonnell checks it
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
Greenwald wants to land a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range.
Greenwald throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greenwald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greenwald throws a solid leg kick but McDonnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Greenwald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greenwald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut. Greenwald saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Greenwald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenwald manages to avoid it.
Greenwald moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greenwald.
An inside leg kick from Greenwald misses.
McDonnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greenwald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonnell misses with a low kick as Greenwald jumps back.
Glenn Greenwald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greenwald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Greenwald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Greenwald.
Greenwald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenwald moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greenwald.
Greenwald lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McDonnell darts in and clinches Greenwald up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McDonnell missing with knees to the body.
McDonnell tries to work over Greenwald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greenwald tries to break the clinch but McDonnell is controlling the position.
Greenwald blocks an elbow strike from McDonnell.
McDonnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Greenwald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonnell or not.
McDonnell pushes Greenwald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Greenwald trying to control the position but instead, McDonnell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greenwald into the cage.
Greenwald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Greenwald throws a leg kick but McDonnell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greenwald.
Greenwald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Greenwald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonnell can pounce on him.
Greenwald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Greenwald scrambles back to his feet.
Greenwald missing with a left hand there. McDonnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greenwald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonnell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Greenwald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range.
Greenwald is looking to land body kicks.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenwald moves away.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Greenwald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greenwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
Greenwald scores with the left hand. McDonnell knows he should have avoided that one.
Greenwald throws out a powerful jab.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Greenwald.
McDonnell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Greenwald.
Greenwald loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald looks to land a body kick but McDonnell moved away.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
A left lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body. Greenwald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonnell throwing a counter right hand but Greenwald manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Greenwald slams his shin into McDonnell's torso.
McDonnell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greenwald to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
Greenwald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Greenwald's corner calls for a 1-2. Greenwald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Greenwald misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Greenwald.
Greenwald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
Greenwald connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenwald scores with a jab. McDonnell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Greenwald staying out of range there.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Greenwald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Greenwald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Greenwald misses with a hook.
Greenwald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greenwald throws a sloppy head kick and McDonnell moves out of range easily.
Greenwald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greenwald there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonnell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greenwald throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greenwald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell misses with a body shot
and Greenwald counters with a slapping leg kick.
Greenwald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greenwald.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenwald manages to avoid it.
Greenwald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
Greenwald lands a really nice looking cross but McDonnell seems unphased.
Greenwald with a jab.
Greenwald misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from McDonnell misses its target.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Greenwald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greenwald in his tracks.
Greenwald misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
Greenwald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenwald thows a leg kick but McDonnell checks it
and McDonnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Greenwald misses
and McDonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell has managed to clinch.
Greenwald cracks McDonnell with a nice body shot.
McDonnell missing with knees to the body.
Greenwald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greenwald blocking some punches.
Greenwald tries to work over McDonnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
McDonnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greenwald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greenwald has had enough of the clinch but McDonnell keeps him there for the moment.
McDonnell lands a 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.
Greenwald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonnell throws an elbow that misses.
McDonnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell lands with a light punch inside.
Greenwald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greenwald stalling in the clinch but McDonnell improves position.
Greenwald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Greenwald stalling in the clinch but McDonnell improves position.
Greenwald is trying to break the clinch but McDonnell has him pressed against the cage.
McDonnell is working Greenwald over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Greenwald fails to land.
Greenwald wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greenwald's elbow.
Greenwald blocks an uppercut.
McDonnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Greenwald.
Greenwald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonnell jabs Greenwald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenwald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenwald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Greenwald throws a head kick that misses.
Greenwald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from McDonnell lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Greenwald. That's going to slow McDonnell down.
Good work by McDonnell as he checks the leg kick.
Greenwald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Greenwald swings widly with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Greenwald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Greenwald.
Greenwald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
Greenwald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Greenwald misses its intended target.
Greenwald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
Greenwald misses with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald throws an off balance right hand
and McDonnell counters with a low kick, right behind Greenwald 's knee.
Greenwald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Greenwald catches McDonnell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDonnell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Greenwald ducks right into an uppercut from McDonnell.
A clash of legs there as McDonnell blocks the low kick.
McDonnell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Greenwald avoids the body shot from McDonnell.
Greenwald throws a leg kick but McDonnell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick by Greenwald misses
and McDonnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenwald misses with a low kick.
McDonnell connects with a nice looking jab.
Greenwald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greenwald misses with a leg kick
and McDonnell counters with a low kick, right behind Greenwald 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory McDonnell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonnell 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory McDonnell!
Cory McDonnell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taine Raharuhi (ranked 756 p4p, 799 weight class) and Gustavo Fring (ranked 98 p4p, 106 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
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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 33 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustavo Fring!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fring avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Fring moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
Fring was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fring checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fring doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fring misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Fring.
Fring avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Fring tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fring! But no joy.
Fring looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Fring.
Raharuhi throws a series of punches but Fring avoids them all with ease.
Fring is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a glancing blow to the side of Fring's head.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fring.
Fring doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
Fring thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fring looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've been informed that Fring 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.
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!
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Fring's front leg but catches the back leg as Fring tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fring.
Fring unleashes a big counter combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fring misses the jab.
Fring throws a shot from downtown. Raharuhi moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the body.
Fring fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fring manages to avoid it.
Fring blocks a head kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Fring slips the punch.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Fring releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fring throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fring misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Fring's leg but Fring calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Raharuhi lands.
Fring lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi lands a glancing blow to the side of Fring's head.
Fring tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves away
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Raharuhi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fring throws out a counter right but Raharuhi avoids it with no problem.
Fring misses the jab.
Raharuhi is looking to wear down Fring with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Fring avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fring misses the target.
Fring checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Fring lands the left hand.
Fring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fring throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
It looked like Raharuhi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fring.
Fring scores with a punch to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Fring. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fring.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot
and Fring counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi tried to counter with a leg kick but Fring avoided it.
Raharuhi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fring checks the leg kick.
Fring feints a counter leg kick.
Fring swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Fring's leg. Fring is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring flicks out a counter leg kick but Raharuhi steps away.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raharuhi forces Fring back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fring.
Fring throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Fring on the inside.
Fring is working Raharuhi over against the cage.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Fring tries a knee to the head but Raharuhi blocks it.
Fring misses with an elbow over the top.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fring cracks Raharuhi with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Fring fails to land.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fring is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
Raharuhi throws a nice looking combination but Fring bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
Fring drops his hands momentarily and Raharuhi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Fring checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Raharuhi.
Fring connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Fring ducked under it nicely.
Fring jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
Fring is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Fring slips the punch.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Fring cracks a nice hook into Raharuhi's ribs.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi defending well as Fring loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
Fring throws a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fring on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustavo Fring 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.
Fring throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fring checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Fring moves out of range easily.
Fring jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raharuhi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fring lands a nice hook to Raharuhi's body. Raharuhi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Fring misses.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Fring bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raharuhi's head backwards.
Fring is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Fring. That snapped Raharuhi's head back.
Raharuhi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fring rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fring tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Fring's legs.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fring.
Fring avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Fring stuns Raharuhi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fring scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fring throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fring.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fring lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raharuhi circles away quickly and effectively.
Fring scores with a hook.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fring takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Fring's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fring down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fring. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fring misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Fring connects with a right hand. Raharuhi shakes it off.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fring.
Fring lands with a hook. Raharuhi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fring misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Fring's head but Fring sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fring throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Fring throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raharuhi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Fring misses the target.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fring blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Fring.
Raharuhi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raharuhi throws a head kick but Fring moves out of range.
Fring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring tries to bum rush Raharuhi with a series of wild strikes but Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gustavo Fring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Fring scores with a body shot.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Fring's leg but Fring calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fring.
Raharuhi lands a head shot.
Fring swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fring uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fring on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Fring's leg. Fring is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Fring.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi drops his hands momentarily and Fring takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Fring.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Fring moved away.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fring's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Fring moves out of range.
Fring counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fring has Raharuhi up against the cage in a clinch.
Fring lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raharuhi is working Fring over against the cage.
Raharuhi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raharuhi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fring looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fring tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Fring back against the cage.
Raharuhi is working Fring over against the cage.
Fring with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Fring's head.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Fring misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fring struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fring.
Gustavo Fring seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fring has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fring blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fring or not.
Fring pushes off an throws an elbow but Raharuhi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Fring 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fring keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raharuhi stuns Fring with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Fring misses.
Fring lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
Fring takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fring looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Good work by Fring as he checks the leg kick.
Fring lands with an overhand left.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fring tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raharuhi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fring just manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring needs to keep his hands up - Raharuhi had a free shot at his head there.
Fring tries to clinch up.
Raharuhi gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Fring throws an elbow but misses.
Raharuhi pushes Fring back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi blocks the elbow strike.
Fring throws an elbow but it misses.
Fring prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Fring wants to stall.
Raharuhi lands a shot to the body.
Fring takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raharuhi.
A hook to the body from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fring blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Fring manages to break the clinch.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Fring moves his leg out of the way.
Raharuhi throws a push kick but Fring slaps the foot to one side.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fring checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fring goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raharuhi works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fring loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Fring finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raharuhi tries to work over Fring's front leg with a kick but Fring checks it.
Fring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Raharuhi tried to score with a low kick but Fring checks it.
Fring swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Fring moves out of range.
Fring misses with a straight right.
Fring throws a sloppy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a thumping low kick.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Fring was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi has Fring up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fring just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raharuhi's brow.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi is leaning against Fring and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fring taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Fring misses with an elbow over the top.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Fring avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frings head.
Raharuhi blocks the elbow strike.
Fring throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raharuhi blocks it with crossed arms.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Fring's head.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raharuhi blocks an elbow strike.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi throws an elbow that misses.
Raharuhi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Fring looking to throw knees to the head but Raharuhi is blocking nicely.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Fring's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fring misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raharuhi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fring.
Raharuhi blocks an elbow strike.
Fring wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fring has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fring wants to stall.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Fring's head.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Fring blocks it.
Fring cracks Raharuhi with a nice body shot.
Raharuhi dodges an elbow strike from Fring.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Fring.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fring misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fring blocking some punches.
Fring lands an uppercut.
Fring stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fring has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carey Mahoney (ranked 977 p4p, 707 weight class) and Afeef Isa Baba (ranked 151 p4p, 107 weight class). Baba comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nation Arabic Orchestra kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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31 - 18 - 2 |
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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 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afeef Isa Baba!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney gets a clinch.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney working Baba over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baba.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Baba.
A short right from Mahoney on the inside.
Baba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Baba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Baba.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahoney.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahoney throws an elbow but misses.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahoney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney stalling in the clinch but Baba improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baba throws a big shot that misses.
Mahoney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Baba.
Mahoney lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Afeef Isa Baba has been cut.
Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
Baba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
Baba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Baba fails to land.
Baba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mahoney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Baba can turn it around.
Mahoney lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baba.
Baba is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahoney has double underhooks.
Mahoney throws an elbow that misses.
Mahoney tries to stall but Baba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mahoney stalling against the cage.
Baba blocks an elbow strike from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
Baba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahoney tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba blocks an uppercut.
Baba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahoney darts in trying to clinch
and Baba counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Baba throws a hook but Mahoney avoids it easily.
Baba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahoney moves into the clinch.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Mahoney has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mahoney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body.
Baba tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney lands a nice knee to the body.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney digs a right hand underneath Baba's ribcage. Baba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahoney stalling.
Mahoney wants to stall.
Mahoney is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Mahoney on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Baba is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahoney has double underhooks.
Baba gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Baba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Baba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahoney lands with a left to the head.
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahoney closes the distance but Baba moves to the side
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Baba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Carey Mahoney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Afeef Isa Baba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looks like Carey Mahoney has been cut.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but Baba keeps it at a distance.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Baba is having none of it.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baba swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but Baba pushes him off.
Mahoney sizes up Baba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahoney's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Mahoney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahoney scores with a jab to the head.
Mahoney falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahoney.
Mahoney is looking to clinch but Baba is avoiding it.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Mahoney jabs Baba right on the nose. Baba blinks but takes it well.
Mahoney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Mahoney.
Mahoney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baba momentarily.
Baba misses with a looping right.
Mahoney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baba lands with a short shot to the head.
Baba tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Baba back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baba as Mahoney tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba breaks from the clinch.
Mahoney scores with a punch to the head.
That has opened up Afeef Isa Baba's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baba looks for the body kick but Mahoney saw that one coming.
Baba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mahoney. Those never looked like landing.
Baba keeps the fight on the outside.
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baba throws a head kick but Mahoney moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baba. Mahoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahoney rushes Baba and presses him up against the cage.
Mahoney gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Baba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mahoney looks to clinch
and Baba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Baba. Those never looked like landing.
Mahoney tries to clinch up but Baba circles away and keeps his distance.
Baba feints a counter leg kick.
Mahoney darts in and clinches Baba up against the cage.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baba swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba blocks an elbow strike from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba.
Mahoney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baba is defending well for now.
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
Carey Mahoney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahoney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Mahoney.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba manages to break the clinch.
Baba lands a nice looking body kick.
Baba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Baba is just out of range.
A nice side step and Baba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Afeef Isa Baba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baba keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahoney lands with a shot to the body.
Mahoney just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney throws a series of punches but Baba moves out of range.
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahoney at a distance.
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 Carey Mahoney will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Mahoney with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Baba misses.
Baba misses with a body kick.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
A jab from Mahoney misses.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Baba is having none of it.
Mahoney scores with a jab. Baba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahoney tries to clinch up but Baba circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahoney clinches.
Baba misses with a body punch.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Baba.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Baba has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney tries to stall but Baba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baba tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Baba back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahoney throws a chopping leg kick but Baba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Baba responds with a good body kick, but Mahoney manages to step out the way in time.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but Baba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but Baba keeps it at a distance.
Mahoney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahoney thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahoney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Mahoney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahoney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baba can pounce on him.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Baba circles away.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Baba is having none of it.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Baba tries a quick counter leg kick but Mahoney is wise to it.
Afeef Isa Baba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Baba circles away.
Mahoney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baba counters with a stiff right hand.
 Mahoney is rocked!
Baba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahoney tries to clinch
and Baba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Mahoney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahoney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baba breaks the clinch.
Mahoney seems to have got his legs back now.
Good leg kick by Baba.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but Baba keeps it at a distance.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
Mahoney misses with a lunging right hand
and Baba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mahoney's knee momentarily.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Baba moves away
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney has Baba up against the cage in a clinch.
Baba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahoney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Carey Mahoney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baba tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahoney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Mahoney.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but Baba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Baba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Baba is just out of range.
Mahoney wants to clinch.
Carey Mahoney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahoney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahoney clinches with his opponent.
Baba misses with a body punch.
Baba misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba is trying to push Mahoney away but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baba misses with a punch to the body.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Afeef Isa Baba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahoney 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carey Mahoney!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Carey Mahoney waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Dobbins (ranked 745 p4p, 871 weight class) and Corey Smith Jr (ranked 110 p4p, 127 weight class). Dobbins comes into the arena with The Pogues - Dirty Old Town blaring out of the sound system. Smith Jr has chosen You Will Know My Name as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 41 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathan Dobbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Corey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobbins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
Dobbins lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Dobbins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dobbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dobbins defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dobbins.
Smith Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dobbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Smith Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
Dobbins staying out of range there.
Dobbins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dobbins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Dobbins throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but Dobbins moves out of range.
Dobbins is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dobbins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Dobbins. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Smith Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith Jr thows a leg kick but Dobbins checks it
enabling Dobbins to counter with a crisp jab.
Dobbins throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Dobbins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dobbins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dobbins cracks Smith Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dobbins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith Jr scores with a hook.
Dobbins takes one to the side of the head.
Dobbins swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith Jr.
Dobbins throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith Jr as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dobbins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr scores with a leg kick.
Dobbins misses with a left hand
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Dobbins's head.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dobbins throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dobbins lands a head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Dobbins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dobbins throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
Dobbins throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith Jr works the jab nicely.
Dobbins just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Dobbins is just out of range.
Dobbins is looking to counter punch.
Dobbins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dobbins 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.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dobbins throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dobbins misses with a two punch combination.
Smith Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
It looked like Dobbins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith Jr slips a jab and a cross from Dobbins.
Smith Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
A slow jab from Dobbins misses its intended target.
Smith Jr connects with the punch.
Dobbins misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Dobbins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Dobbins.
Dobbins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobbins lands a body shot.
Smith Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dobbins throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Smith Jr tenderised Dobbins's leg. Dobbins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dobbins slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Dobbins throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dobbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dobbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr moves into the clinch.
Smith Jr tries to work over Dobbins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Dobbins blocks it.
Smith Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Dobbins circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobbins misses the shot to the body.
Dobbins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith Jr. That's going to slow Dobbins down.
Smith Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Smith Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dobbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr lands an overhand right.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dobbins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr lands a high kick!
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dobbins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
Dobbins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dobbins.
Smith Jr thuds a left hand into Dobbins's body.
Dobbins throws a combination that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr jabs Dobbins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith Jr cracks Dobbins with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from Dobbins. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
Dobbins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith Jr can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Smith Jr counter with a right hand.
Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dobbins.
Dobbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Dobbins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dobbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dobbins throws a right hand that Smith Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith Jr also avoids with ease.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Dobbins throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith Jr scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab.
Smith Jr throws a series of punches but Dobbins moves out of range.
Dobbins throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Dobbins backing away here, and Smith Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbins misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Dobbins is wise to it.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab.
Smith Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dobbins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Dobbins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dobbins.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr moves in looking to clinch but Dobbins pushes him off.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dobbins scores with a three punch combo!
Dobbins misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dobbins missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jonathan Dobbins has been cut.
Dobbins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Dobbins misses with a straight right.
Dobbins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith Jr scores with a body shot.
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by Dobbins.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Dobbins should have avoided that one.
Smith Jr lands a nice hook to Dobbins's body. Dobbins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr digs a good hook to Dobbins's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Dobbins misses.
Smith Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Smith Jr fails to land.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobbins controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobbins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Smith Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dobbins.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr tries to work over Dobbins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dobbins throws a head punch that misses.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dobbins's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Dobbins scores with a shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Smith Jr lands with a left to the head.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dobbins avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Dobbins tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Dobbins back against the cage.
Dobbins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dobbins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dobbins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dobbins's elbow.
Smith Jr lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Dobbins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dobbins.
Dobbins misses with a looping left.
Smith Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dobbins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Dobbins's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Dobbins. Those never looked like landing.
Smith Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Dobbins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dobbins.
Smith Jr lands with a right hand.
Dobbins throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Dobbins misses.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr slips under a jab.
Dobbins blocks a jab.
Dobbins throws a series of punches but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Dobbins misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbins lands with a cross.
Smith Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but Dobbins moves out of range.
Dobbins looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dobbins.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dobbins was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dobbins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dobbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dobbins jabs at Smith Jr's body.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick which misses Dobbins's front leg but catches the back leg as Dobbins tries to avoid it.
Dobbins swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dobbins.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonathan Dobbins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Smith Jr does it's job there.
Dobbins misses with a jab to the body
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dobbins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dobbins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dobbins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dobbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Dobbins throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dobbins misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith Jr punishes Dobbins's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Dobbins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dobbins avoids the head kick by Smith Jr.
Dobbins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dobbins throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Smith Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dobbins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dobbins swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith Jr.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dobbins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dobbins misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dobbins throws an off balance right hand
letting Smith Jr counter with a right hand.
Smith Jr slips under a jab from Dobbins.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Dobbins is just out of range.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Dobbins.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dobbins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dobbins.
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. Dobbins moves away and avoids it.
Corey Smith Jr 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.
The fighters circling - Dobbins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobbins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by Dobbins.
Dobbins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Dobbins.
Dobbins just misses with a punch to the body.
Dobbins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dobbins.
Dobbins throws a poor cross that misses
and Dobbins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dobbins misses with an uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Dobbins off balance momentarily.
Dobbins throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Smith Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith Jr 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 Richard Clark 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... Corey Smith Jr!
Corey Smith Jr 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Stepanov (ranked 566 p4p, 1146 weight class) and Gorgon Zola (ranked 20 p4p, 37 weight class). Zola is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Stepanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorgon Zola!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola throws a hook but Stepanov avoids it easily.
Stepanov cracks Zola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Stepanov. Those never looked like landing.
Stepanov misses with a hook.
Zola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zola scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stepanov misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
Zola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stepanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stepanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Zola misses.
Zola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanov slips a jab from Zola.
Stepanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanov slips a jab from Zola.
Zola walks into a straight right hand from Stepanov.
Stepanov avoids the head kick by Zola.
Zola misses with a hook
and Stepanov counters with a straight right hand.
Zola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Zola misses the target.
Stepanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Zola counter with a right hand.
A big left from Stepanov misses.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stepanov somewhat.
Zola throws a shot from downtown. Stepanov moves away and avoids it.
Stepanov scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stepanov is looking for a counter combo.
Stepanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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 has his hands on Stepanov's head, controlling the position.
Stepanov won't allow Zola to get back to his feet.
Stepanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stepanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stepanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zola trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zola scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gorgon Zola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zola, as that shot connected.
Stepanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zola counters with a left to the body.
Stepanov throws a right and a left that Zola avoids nicely.
Zola misses with a hook. Stepanov ducked under it nicely.
Zola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
Zola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanov closes the distance and clinches up with Zola, looking for a takedown. Stepanov pushes Zola against the cage but Zola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stepanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov slips a jab from Zola.
Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stepanov gets tackled into the cage by Zola. Zola maintains the clinch.
Zola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Zola.
Stepanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zola after a bit of a struggle.
Stepanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stepanov scores with a shot to the side of Zola's head.
Zola gets through Stepanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zola.
Stepanov can't get the takedown.
Stepanov wants a takedown.
Stepanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stepanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Stepanov stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgon Zola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zola lands a nice hook to Stepanov's body. Stepanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Stepanov misses its intended target.
Zola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Zola.
Stepanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zola avoids it really well and circles away.
Zola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stepanov tries to bum rush Zola with a series of wild strikes but Zola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stepanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Zola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zola enables Stepanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zola manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zola pulls Stepanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Stepanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stepanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola has Stepanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Stepanov 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.
Stepanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stepanov trying to control but Zola is working from the bottom.
Stepanov stays in close to Zola's body and controls the position.
Zola is looking to stand up but Stepanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zola is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stepanov stopping the sweep attempt from Zola.
Stepanov distracts Zola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zola pulls Stepanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Stepanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stepanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Stepanov postures up in Zola's guard and throws a big left but Zola blocks it.
Zola is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stepanov wants to control from the top but Zola keeps moving.
Stepanov throwing strikes from guard but Zola blocks nicely.
Zola uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Stepanov counter with a right hand.
Zola jabs Stepanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stepanov misses with a wild body shot.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zola wants to clinch.
Stepanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stepanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gorgon Zola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zola with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zola misses the target.
Stepanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stepanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zola misses with a low kick.
Zola lands a nice looking body shot.
Zola looks to land a body kick but Stepanov moved away.
Zola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stepanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zola fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zola throws a shot to the body.
Zola walks into a left hand.
Stepanov blocks a jab.
Stepanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zola misses with a hook. Stepanov ducked under it nicely.
Zola slips a straight right by Stepanov.
Zola wants to counter the offense by Stepanov and move into the clinch position.
Stepanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zola stuffs the takedown attempt from Stepanov. Stepanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Stepanov throws a hook but Zola avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zola.
Stepanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zola throws a jab when Stepanov was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanov misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Zola there.
Zola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zola.
Zola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stepanov. Stepanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zola scores with a jab. Stepanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stepanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Stepanov ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola slips a jab from Stepanov.
Stepanov misses with a double jab.
Zola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zola scores with a jab to the body.
Zola throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Stepanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola misses with a hook.
Stepanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stepanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Zola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zola throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zola's guard.
Stepanov postures up in Zola's guard and throws a big left but Zola blocks it.
Zola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stepanov is in close to Zola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zola manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanov misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Zola misses.
A jab lands there for Zola.
Nice uppercut lands for Zola. That snapped Stepanov's head back.
Stepanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zola throws the left hand but Stepanov avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanov misses the target.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Stepanov ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stepanov throws a lazy right hand but Zola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice sprawl there from Zola as Stepanov shoots in.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Stepanov's head but Stepanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanov dodges the punch combination from Zola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Konstantin Stepanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanov.
A jab from Stepanov misses.
Zola looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanov is just out of range.
Stepanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zola moves in looking to clinch but Stepanov pushes him off.
Zola lands with a right hand.
Stepanov looks to land a left hand but Zola moved out of range nicely.
Stepanov missing with a left hand there. Zola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stepanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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.
Zola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stepanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stepanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left lands for Zola.
Stepanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanov cracks Zola with an open hand slap.
Stepanov misses with a looping right.
Stepanov moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Stepanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stepanov misses with a hook
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
Zola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stepanov blocks a jab.
Stepanov throws an overhand right that lands on Zola's shoulder, as Zola tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgon Zola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!
Gorgon Zola decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damagon Enchãrya (ranked 132 p4p, 438 weight class) and Harley King (ranked 26 p4p, 69 weight class). Enchãrya comes to the cage accompanied by Blaxcaliber. This should be a great matchup!
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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 24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damagon Enchãrya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley King!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King misses with a lunging right hand
letting Enchãrya counter with a right hand.
Enchãrya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King misses with a few strikes there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Enchãrya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enchãrya quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
King misses with a hook.
Enchãrya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Enchãrya lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
Enchãrya cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Enchãrya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Enchãrya moves away from the strike by King.
A little feinted left hand from Enchãrya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King takes a swing at Enchãrya's ribcage but misses.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Enchãrya counters with a nice uppercut.
Enchãrya scores with a punch to the head.
Harley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Enchãrya cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King misses with a hook. Enchãrya ducked under it nicely.
Enchãrya is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Enchãrya lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enchãrya thuds his shin into the meat of King's side.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Enchãrya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Enchãrya lands a nice looking body shot.
Enchãrya jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
King moves forwards but Enchãrya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Enchãrya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a jab when Enchãrya was well out of range.
Enchãrya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Enchãrya gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
Enchãrya lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King works on Enchãrya's body with a couple of short punches.
Enchãrya lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
 King is rocked!
Good body shot from Enchãrya.
King looks winded!
Enchãrya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enchãrya is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enchãrya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Enchãrya finish him?
Enchãrya throws a head punch that misses.
Enchãrya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Enchãrya lands a big right hand that drops King! The killer instinct kicks in and Enchãrya finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Enchãrya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damagon Enchãrya!
Damagon Enchãrya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Harley King spoke after the fight, saying '
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Song Turillo (ranked 92 p4p, 221 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 20 p4p, 41 weight class). Zexi has chosen BRADIO-Flyers as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dai Zexi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turillo lands a really nice looking cross but Zexi seems unphased.
Song Turillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turillo avoids the body shot from Zexi.
A punch lands to the side of Zexi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi misses the jab.
Turillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turillo throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Turillo throws an overhand right that lands on Zexi's shoulder, as Zexi tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turillo digs a good body shot into Zexi's ribs.
Turillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Turillo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi moves away from the strike by Turillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Turillo's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turillo can pounce on him.
Turillo misses with a hook
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turillo. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turillo walks into a left hand.
Zexi throws out a powerful jab.
Turillo swinging wildly here.
Zexi cracks Turillo with a good jab.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo taking some punishment here, with Zexi in his half guard.
Zexi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turillo trying to control from the bottom.
Turillo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Turillo trying to hold on to Zexi's head to control him but Zexi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turillo won't allow Zexi to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turillo tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.
Zexi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zexi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turillo trying to control but Zexi postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Turillo loads up on a big right hand but Zexi slips the punch.
Turillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
Turillo missing with a left hand there. Zexi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zexi thuds a left hand into Turillo's body.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Zexi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zexi checks a low kick from Turillo.
Turillo lands a jab.
Turillo throws an off balance right hand
and Zexi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Turillo throws a jab when Zexi was well out of range.
A nice side step and Zexi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turillo misses with a hook
and Turillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dai Zexi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zexi lands with a good body shot.
Zexi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turillo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zexi scrambles back to his feet.
Turillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turillo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turillo.
Zexi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zexi throws a shot to the body.
Turillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zexi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turillo rather than just go for the knockout.
Turillo moves forwards but Zexi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turillo misses with a straight right.
Zexi lands a glancing blow to the side of Turillo's head.
Turillo takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Turillo looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turillo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Zexi to counter with a crisp jab.
Song Turillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo throws a low kick, looking for Zexi's leg but Zexi calmly moves out of range.
Zexi connects with a body shot.
Turillo scores with a jab. Zexi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turillo 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.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turillo can pounce on him.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi moves out of range of the leg kick from Turillo.
Zexi cracks Turillo with a good jab.
Zexi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turillo scores with a leg kick.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Turillo moved out of range.
Turillo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zexi's hands.
Turillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo throws a combination. Zexi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turillo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turillo throws a looping overhand right but Zexi ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Turillo.
Turillo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turillo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turillo looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick from Turillo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo throws a front kick aimed at Zexi's knee but Zexi avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zexi moves out of range as Turillo throws a body kick.
Zexi staying out of range there.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Turillo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zexi really felt that one!
Turillo slips a jab from Zexi.
Turillo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zexi if he has to take too many more of those.
Zexi blocks a jab.
Zexi connects with a jab.
Turillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zexi punishes Turillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Turillo is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo slips under a jab from Zexi.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Zexi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo throws a looping overhand right but Zexi ducks down to avoid it.
Turillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zexi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zexi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turillo with a nice calf kick.
A leg kick checked by Zexi.
Song Turillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Turillo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zexi is out of range and Turillo settles back down.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Turillo avoids it with no problem.
Zexi swings for the body but Turillo moves out of range.
Zexi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Turillo is out of range.
Turillo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zexi avoids it.
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 Song Turillo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Turillo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zexi counters with a left to the body.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Turillo moves away and avoids it.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turillo.
It looked like Turillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Turillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick from Turillo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Turillo throws a right hand that misses
and Zexi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turillo.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
Zexi connects with a crisp jab.
Turillo misses with a body punch
and Zexi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo connects with an inside leg kick.
Zexi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turillo to score with a decent uppercut.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Turillo scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zexi blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Zexi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turillo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turillo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Turillo throws a head kick but Zexi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turillo.
Turillo scores with a hook to the body. Zexi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo punishes Zexi's body with a nice straight punch.
Turillo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turillo throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Zexi does it's job there.
Turillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Zexi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turillo with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Zexi blocks the leg kick.
Turillo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
You can see that Zexi has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Turillo lands a nice hook to Zexi's body. Zexi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turillo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turillo.
Turillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turillo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Turillo.
Zexi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turillo misses with a low kick.
Zexi throws a right hand that Turillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Turillo also avoids with ease.
Zexi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi staying out of range there.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi blocks the body kick.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Turillo's head but Turillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
Zexi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zexi throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
Turillo scores with a hook to the body. Zexi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turillo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zexi just manages to avoid it.
Zexi takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Zexi throws a jab when Turillo was well out of range.
Zexi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Song Turillo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turillo 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Song Turillo!
An out of breath Song Turillo 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban San Pedro (ranked 23 p4p, 194 weight class) and Marcelo Costa De Andrade (ranked 4 p4p, 18 weight class). San Pedro comes to the cage accompanied by Gunman. 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 featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 14 - 4, fighting out of London, Esteban San Pedro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
De Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Andrade drives through and clinches with San Pedro against the cage.
De Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Andrade tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
A short uppercut from De Andrade.
De Andrade tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from San Pedro on the inside.
De Andrade works on San Pedro's body with a couple of short punches.
San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Andrade prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
De Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro.
De Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem.
De Andrade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
San Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
San Pedro looks for the body kick but De Andrade saw that one coming.
Nice cross by San Pedro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
San Pedro scores with a jab to the body.
San Pedro tries a low kick but De Andrade avoids it.
De Andrade cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
San Pedro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
De Andrade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Andrade misses with a hook
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
De Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target.
De Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
San Pedro scores with a jab.
San Pedro misses with a leg kick.
De Andrade tries to counter with a clinch but San Pedro shakes him off and moves away.
De Andrade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade throws a head kick but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro thumps De Andrade with a low kick.
San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Andrade wants to counter the offense by San Pedro and move into the clinch position.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
San Pedro walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from San Pedro finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses.
San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Andrade ducks right into an uppercut from San Pedro.
De Andrade is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for De Andrade. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
De Andrade throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro 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.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Andrade is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him?
De Andrade pushes San Pedro away with a front kick.
De Andrade seems to have recovered his senses.
San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks De Andrade off balance momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
De Andrade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
San Pedro scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro takes the fight into the clinch.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Andrade can do to turn this around?
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but De Andrade avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
De Andrade lands a body punch.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
San Pedro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Andrade.
De Andrade tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Andrade misses with the head strike.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
San Pedro lands a body punch.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by De Andrade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Andrade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade 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!
San Pedro tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Andrade breaks the clinch.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Andrade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
That kick from De Andrade tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
San Pedro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
De Andrade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
San Pedro throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade lands with a good body shot.
San Pedro looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
De Andrade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
San Pedro looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
De Andrade lands a jab-cross combination.
San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro scores with a jab.
San Pedro catches De Andrade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
De Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
San Pedro throws out a leg kick but De Andrade moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits.
De Andrade misses with a left hand
and San Pedro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
San Pedro misses with a hook. De Andrade ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like De Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro misses with a left hand
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from De Andrade.
It looks like San Pedro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
De Andrade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
De Andrade throws a counter combo.
San Pedro lunges at De Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Andrade's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro tries to land a front kick but De Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range.
San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick lands for San Pedro.
De Andrade blocks a leg kick.
San Pedro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from San Pedro.
De Andrade wants to counter the offense by San Pedro and move into the clinch position.
San Pedro misses with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Andrade can pounce on him.
San Pedro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Andrade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but De Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Andrade.
It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
De Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
De Andrade jabs at San Pedro's body.
San Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
San Pedro throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range.
San Pedro scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by San Pedro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from San Pedro. De Andrade shrugs it off though.
San Pedro stuns De Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Andrade throws a predictable looking body shot
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Andrade.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Andrade.
San Pedro punishes De Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick.
San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. De Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
San Pedro slips a straight right by De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Andrade looks to land a combination but San Pedro avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
San Pedro misses with a two punch combination.
San Pedro lands a front kick.
San Pedro swats away the attempt to clinch by De Andrade.
De Andrade slips under a jab.
San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from San Pedro.
De Andrade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Andrade has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro.
A lazy left from De Andrade finds it's target.
San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Andrade tries to counter with a clinch but San Pedro shakes him off and moves away.
San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro misses with a lunging right hand
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San Pedro throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
Jab, jab by San Pedro - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
De Andrade blocks a jab.
San Pedro lands a jab to the nose.
De Andrade checks a leg kick.
De Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from San Pedro.
De Andrade swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but San Pedro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
De Andrade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Andrade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body
and De Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab.
De Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from San Pedro.
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
San Pedro wants to slow De Andrade down by chopping away at his legs.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
De Andrade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro had his way with Marcelo Costa De Andrade in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick by San Pedro misses
and De Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Andrade at a distance.
San Pedro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Andrade throws a body kick that misses
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade slips under a jab.
San Pedro with the inside leg kick.
De Andrade moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
San Pedro misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San Pedro delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target.
San Pedro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Andrade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Andrade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from San Pedro. That one must have hurt.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Andrade thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Andrade.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
San Pedro misses with a right hand
letting De Andrade counter with a right hand.
San Pedro 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.
De Andrade connects with a body shot.
De Andrade instigates a clinch.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro lands a body shot.
De Andrade is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
San Pedro tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
San Pedro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro.
Esteban San Pedro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Andrade moves out of range of the body kick.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro tries to land a front kick but De Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think San Pedro 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro!
Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 34 p4p, 65 weight class) and Hurricane Defoe (ranked 6 p4p, 13 weight class). Lõhmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Defoe misses.
Lõhmus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Defoe.
Defoe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lõhmus's head.
Lõhmus cracks Defoe with a good jab.
Lõhmus misses with a body kick.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Lõhmus motions for Defoe to come forward. Lõhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lõhmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Defoe's sensitive parts.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Defoe.
Lõhmus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus lands a front kick.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Defoe thinking.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lõhmus lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Defoe is predictable there
and Lõhmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe lands with a shot to the body.
Lõhmus blocks a head kick by Defoe.
A counter left hand to the body from Lõhmus misses its target.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Lõhmus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot.
Lõhmus blocks a low kick nicely.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lõhmus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lõhmus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
Defoe lands with a nice body kick.
Lõhmus lands a jab.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Defoe misses the jab.
Lõhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Defoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Defoe throws a low kick but Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for Lõhmus's leg but Lõhmus calmly moves out of range.
It looks like Lõhmus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lõhmus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
Defoe checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
A low kick from Defoe is predictable there
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Lõhmus coming out on top.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Lõhmus finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Lõhmus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Defoe thinking.
Defoe takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Defoe throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Lõhmus there.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Lõhmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lõhmus.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Lõhmus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Defoe walks into a left hand.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Defoe misses with a few strikes there.
Lõhmus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lõhmus scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Lõhmus.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus misses with the body kick
and Defoe counters with a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick that knocks Defoe off balance momentarily.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
A cross from Lõhmus lands.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lõhmus counters with a good, hard body kick but Defoe shrugs it off.
Defoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lõhmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Defoe avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus lands with a nice body kick.
Defoe takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lõhmus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Lõhmus blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe ducks right into an uppercut from Lõhmus.
Defoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lõhmus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well.
Lõhmus sizes up Defoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lõhmus scores with a head kick.
Defoe jabs at Lõhmus's body.
Lõhmus lands with a right hand.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lõhmus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a solid leg kick but Defoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lõhmus.
Defoe tries to work over Lõhmus's front leg with a kick but Lõhmus checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
Defoe swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
Lõhmus wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lõhmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Defoe can do to turn this around?
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from Lõhmus.
Defoe swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lõhmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Defoe's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lõhmus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Lõhmus.
Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick.
Defoe throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe is looking to chop away at Lõhmus's legs.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Lõhmus sees coming a mile off.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lõhmus lunges at Defoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Defoe's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lõhmus finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
Defoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lõhmuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lõhmus jabs Defoe right on the nose. Defoe blinks but takes it well.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Defoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Defoe throws a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
Lõhmus throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well.
Lõhmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Defoe. That did some damage!
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range and Defoe settles back down.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe lands a jab.
Lõhmus works the jab nicely.
Lõhmus lands with a good body shot.
Defoe lands with a slapping head kick.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lõhmus throws a series of punches but Defoe moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lõhmus will feel that in the morning.
Defoe 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Lõhmus misses
and Defoe counters with a left to the body.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Lõhmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Defoe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lõhmus.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Defoe scores with a head kick. Lõhmus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
A combination from Lõhmus does no damage.
Defoe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Defoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lõhmus to score with a decent uppercut.
Lõhmus lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
Defoe looks to throw a body kick
and Lõhmus counters with an outside leg kick.
Defoe swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lõhmus's sensitive parts.
Defoe blocks a jab.
It seemed like Defoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lõhmus checks a low kick from Defoe.
Lõhmus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Defoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lõhmus digs a good hook to Defoe's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lõhmus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lõhmus misses with a double jab.
Defoe needs to keep his hands up - Lõhmus had a free shot at his head there.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lõhmus's sensitive parts.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
Defoe connects with a right hand. Lõhmus shakes it off.
Defoe throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus with a hook.
Lõhmus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Lõhmus coming out on top.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Defoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lõhmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Defoe's head.
Lõhmus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lõhmus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Defoe's head.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Defoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lõhmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lõhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lõhmus scores with a nice strike.
Lõhmus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lõhmus checks a low kick from Defoe.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus digs a good body shot into Defoe's ribs.
Lõhmus lands with an overhand left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lõhmus. Defoe shrugs it off though.
Lõhmus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Lõhmus.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Lõhmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe tried to score with a low kick but Lõhmus checks it.
Defoe moves forwards but Lõhmus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lõhmus on the side of the head.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot that sends Defoe's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus with a nice cross.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe avoids the head kick by Lõhmus.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
Lõhmus scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
Defoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lõhmus works over Defoe's head and body with a nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lõhmus scores with a body shot.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from Lõhmus.
Defoe throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Defoe swinging wildly here.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Defoe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Defoe! But no joy.
Defoe misses with a few strikes there.
Lõhmus thumps Defoe with a low kick.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lõhmus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Defoe is able to avoid easily.
Lõhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe throws a push kick but Lõhmus slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe counters with a body kick.
A jab from Lõhmus finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe misses with a leg kick
and Lõhmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands with a right hand.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Lõhmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus had his way with Hurricane Defoe in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lõhmus scores with a push kick.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Lõhmus's side.
Lõhmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
Lõhmus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
Defoe throws a combination that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a thumping low kick.
Lõhmus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Defoe will feel that in the morning.
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
It seemed like Defoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
A nice side step and Defoe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Lõhmus finds it's target.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
Defoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus throws a good cross that connects.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe scores with the left hand. Lõhmus knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a front kick aimed at Lõhmus's knee but Lõhmus avoids it well.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe clobbers Lõhmus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Lõhmus lands.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice combination there by Defoe.
It looks like Joosep Lõhmus has been cut.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from Lõhmus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lõhmus takes one on the button.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Lõhmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lõhmus - that will leave a mark!
Defoe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus misses with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lõhmus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Defoe's head.
Lõhmus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but Lõhmus moved away.
Lõhmus avoids the head kick by Defoe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus cracks Defoe with a good jab.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Defoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lõhmus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot.
Defoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lõhmus. That one must have hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Lõhmus blocks the leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus moves away and avoids it.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lõhmus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Joosep Lõhmus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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