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GAMMA#912 Hiro v Karim PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dag Daghammar (ranked 1906 p4p, 2169 weight class) and Jarred Reich (ranked 273 p4p, 308 weight class). Daghammar comes to the cage accompanied by Just like that - Dregen. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Daghammar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarred Reich!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daghammar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
 It looks like Jarred Reich has been cut.
Reich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Reich feints a counter leg kick.
Daghammar throws a right hand that Reich ducks under and follows up with a left that Reich also avoids with ease.
Daghammar lands a left and a right that sends Reich crashing to the canvas! Daghammar dives into mount looking to finish!
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!
Daghammar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Daghammar looking to ground and pound but Reich is blocking nicely.
Daghammar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reich wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Daghammar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reich working to try and regain half guard.
Reich blocking the ground and pound.
Reich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Daghammar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daghammar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daghammar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Daghammar controlling the position easily from mount.
Reich tries to hold on but Daghammar postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar controlling his opponent.
Daghammar cracks Reich with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Reich is squirming around, avoiding Daghammar's attempts to control the action.
Reich holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Daghammar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Reich tries to hold on but Daghammar postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reich can't escape the position.
Daghammar looking to ground and pound but Reich is blocking nicely.
Daghammar punching from mount but Reich doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Daghammar controlling the position easily from mount.
Daghammar lands a big elbow.
That has opened up Jarred Reich's cut even more.
Daghammar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Reich hang on?
Daghammar unloads with some shots from mount but Reich bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reich tries to hold on but Daghammar pushes him away.
Daghammar controlling the position easily from mount.
Daghammar raining down shots from the mount!
Reich is squirming around, avoiding Daghammar's attempts to control the action.
Daghammar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Daghammar landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Daghammar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarred Reich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Reich's head but Reich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Reich.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daghammar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reich throws out the jab.
Daghammar feinted with a counter takedown.
Daghammar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reich. Reich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daghammar needs to keep his hands up - Reich had a free shot at his head there.
Reich swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reich. Reich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daghammar scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daghammar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Reich.
Daghammar lands with a good body shot.
Daghammar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reich can do to turn this around?
Daghammar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daghammar cracks Reich with an open hand slap.
The cut above Jarred Reich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Reich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daghammar waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Reich. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Reich to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
 Reich is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar connects with a couple of short punches.
Reich is still in real trouble! Can Daghammar finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar tries to free his leg and advance position but Reich is retaining full guard.
Reich seems to have recovered his senses.
Reich being controlled here, momentarily.
Daghammar stands and throws Reich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Daghammar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar slows the pace down.
Reich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Daghammar controls the position.
Daghammar decides to stand back up.
Daghammar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
letting Reich counter with a right hand.
Daghammar lunges at Reich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reich's hand.
Jarred Reich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab from Reich misses.
Daghammar throws a good cross that connects.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jarred Reich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dag Daghammar!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dag Daghammar thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Escorre (ranked 1486 p4p, 2066 weight class) and Elric Wolfsbruder (ranked 45 p4p, 69 weight class). Wolfsbruder has chosen Cradel to the grave as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Claudio Escorre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Claudio Escorre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elric Wolfsbruder!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfsbruder throws a poor cross that misses
and Escorre counters with a one-two to the body.
Wolfsbruder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
Wolfsbruder drops Escorre with a left right combo! Wolfsbruder follows him down to the ground into side control.
 It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escorre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wolfsbruder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escorre keeps working.
Escorre is trying to get back to his feet.
Wolfsbruder misses with the ground and pound.
Wolfsbruder wants to control but Escorre is keeping him busy.
Escorre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escorre looks to move to half guard but instead Wolfsbruder has passed into mount! Damn!
Wolfsbruder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Escorre wants to hold on but Wolfsbruder pushes him away.
Escorre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wolfsbruder content just to control the position here.
Escorre is trying desperately to improve position.
Wolfsbruder sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wolfsbruder throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wolfsbruder sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wolfsbruder controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escorre wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder thowing shots but they're missing.
Escorre avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder controlling his opponent.
Escorre holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wolfsbruder tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wolfsbruder breaks from Escorre's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfsbruder misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Escorre is bucking up trying to escape but Wolfsbruder cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Escorre is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escorre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wolfsbruder controlling Escorre's posture.
Wolfsbruder has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Escorre has passed into side control.
Wolfsbruder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolfsbruder is holding Escorre down, trying to stall.
Escorre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escorre controlling the position.
Escorre gets to mount! Wolfsbruder was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Wolfsbruder tries to hold on but Escorre postures up.
Wolfsbruder is just holding on here. Escorre manages to take his back.
Wolfsbruder is keeping busy.
Wolfsbruder rolls, trying to escape but Escorre keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elric Wolfsbruder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claudio Escorre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wolfsbruder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wolfsbruder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolfsbruder misses with a leg kick.
Wolfsbruder misses with the combination.
Wolfsbruder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolfsbruder throws out a counter right but Escorre avoids it with no problem.
Wolfsbruder lunges at Escorre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escorre's hand.
Wolfsbruder throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Escorre stumbling backwards into the cage! Escorre bounces back off the cage towards Wolfsbruder, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Wolfsbruder lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Wolfsbruder celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elric Wolfsbruder!
Elric Wolfsbruder managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hardcore Alchemy, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Claudio Escorre had this to say: 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Boma (ranked 856 p4p, 693 weight class) and Taine Raharuhi (ranked 121 p4p, 97 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
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 14 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharuhi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Boma's body.
Raharuhi throws a combination. Boma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boma loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Boma's midsection.
Boma is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Boma.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Boma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boma there as he acknowledges the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Boma's leg. Boma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boma rather than just go for the knockout.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Boma's leg. Boma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi sizes up Boma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raharuhi lands a glancing blow to the side of Boma's head.
Boma throws a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Raharuhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boma throws out a leg kick but Raharuhi moves out of range and Boma only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Boma.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boma throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Boma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raharuhi is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.
Raharuhi scores with a hook.
Boma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boma checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raharuhi, as that shot connected.
Raharuhi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boma is looking to counter with head kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Raharuhi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raharuhi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boma misses with a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick.
Boma throws a head kick that misses
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Raharuhi does it's job there.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Raharuhi does it's job there.
Boma dips to his left and cracks Raharuhi with an uppercut!
Boma motions for Raharuhi to come forward. Boma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boma moves out of range of the strikes.
Boma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raharuhi checks it well.
Boma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi is looking to slow Boma down with leg kicks.
Raharuhi connects with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Boma moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Boma cracks Raharuhi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick.
Boma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Boma.
Nice cross by Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Raharuhi coming out on top.
Boma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raharuhi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Boma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boma 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 lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boma slips a jab from Raharuhi.
Boma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Boma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raharuhi jabs at Boma's body.
Raharuhi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Boma avoids it easily.
Boma scores with a body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Boma misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boma tried to counter with a leg kick but Raharuhi avoided it.
Boma misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Raharuhi misses
and Boma counters with a good low kick that Raharuhi was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Boma misses.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Boma's shoulder, as Boma tries to avoid the shot.
Boma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boma scores with a head kick. Raharuhi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Taine Raharuhi has been cut.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boma's hands.
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raharuhi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boma to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raharuhi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raharuhi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Boma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boma down.
Boma cracks Raharuhi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boma misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boma.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Boma's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
A left lands for Boma.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Boma's front leg but catches the back leg as Boma tries to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boma might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi connects with the punch.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the head.
Raharuhi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boma's head.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boma's head.
Boma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raharuhi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boma thows a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boma wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Boma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi looks to land a combination. Boma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a leg kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Raharuhi stuns Boma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick lands for Raharuhi.
Boma misses with a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Boma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Boma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Boma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Boma misses its intended target.
Boma backing away here, and Raharuhi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boma at a distance.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taine Raharuhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taine Raharuhi's cut.
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!
Raharuhi motions for Boma to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Boma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boma has time to react.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi defending well as Boma loads up on a big left hand.
Boma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boma ducks right into an uppercut from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is looking to score with low kicks.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raharuhi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boma scrambles back to his feet.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi with a nice cross.
Raharuhi connects with a jab.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raharuhi connects with a jab.
Raharuhi throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raharuhi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boma 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.
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 defending well as Boma loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Boma tried to score with a low kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Mark Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boma's sensitive parts.
Boma lands a lovely overhand right.
Boma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boma takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi scores with a nice strike.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boma.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raharuhi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bomas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Boma down.
A telegraphed right hand from Boma misses the target.
Boma misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi scores with a jab.
Boma blocks a low kick nicely.
Boma throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Good shot there by Raharuhi.
Boma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi scores with a nice right hand.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boma drops his hands momentarily and Raharuhi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Boma's front leg but catches the back leg as Boma tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick.
Boma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boma.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Boma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boma down.
Boma scores with a decent looking hook.
Raharuhi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boma throws a head kick that misses.
Boma takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma misses with a body shot.
Boma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raharuhi cracks Boma with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raharuhi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bolleke (ranked 954 p4p, 1473 weight class) and Jonathan Dobbins (ranked 135 p4p, 213 weight class). Dobbins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Pogues - Dirty Old Town. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathan Dobbins!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobbins throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke scores with a jab. Dobbins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dobbins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dobbins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
Bolleke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dobbins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Dobbins moves out of range.
Dobbins misses with a left hand
and Bolleke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dobbins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bolleke manages to pass to side control.
Dobbins is looking for a sweep. Bolleke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dobbins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bolleke stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bolleke trying to control the pace.
Dobbins tries to get to full guard but Bolleke has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dobbins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bolleke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbins can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolleke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbins gets full guard.
Bolleke won't allow Dobbins to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobbins pulls Bolleke in close to prevent any damage.
Bolleke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbins working a defensive guard here.
Dobbins wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolleke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolleke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dobbins keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dobbins lands a nice hook to Bolleke's body. Bolleke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dobbins throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jonathan Dobbins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dobbins.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dobbins sprawls and moves away.
Dobbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
Dobbins looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Dobbins misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Dobbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Bolleke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dobbins.
Dobbins jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolleke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dobbins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobbins misses with a looping left.
Dobbins takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Dobbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dobbins looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Dobbins throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Dobbins lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke throws a jab when Dobbins was well out of range.
Bolleke scores with a jab. Dobbins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dobbins.
Bolleke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dobbins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jonathan Dobbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobbins scores with a jab to the head.
Dobbins lands a nice looking body shot.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Dobbins takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Dobbins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Dobbins.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolleke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Dobbins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jonathan Dobbins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dobbins misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dobbins thinking.
Dobbins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dobbins misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Bolleke attempts a counter takedown but Dobbins avoids it well and moves away.
Dobbins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dobbins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Dobbins misses.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dobbins throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bolleke lands with a right hand.
Dobbins connects with the punch.
Dobbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke catches Dobbins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dobbins takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke lands an overhand right.
Dobbins throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolleke counters with a takedown into side control.
Bolleke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bolleke misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bolleke gets to mount! Dobbins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bolleke punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke lands a big shot there that rocks Dobbins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dobbins wants to control but Bolleke is having none of it.
Bolleke 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.
Dobbins regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bolleke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bolleke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dobbins is staying active underneath Bolleke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dobbins wants to get back to full guard.
Bolleke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dobbins!
Bolleke controlling from the full mount.
Dobbins wants to control but Bolleke is having none of it.
Bolleke landing shots from mount.
Bolleke looking to control but Dobbins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bolleke trying to control but Dobbins is having none of it.
BOOM! Bolleke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dobbins is desperately trying to improve his position but Bolleke has a good base and remains in mount.
Bolleke lands a couple of good shots and Dobbins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dobbins is trying to break free.
Bolleke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bolleke keeps control of the position easily here as Dobbins tries to buck him off.
Bolleke landing with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bolleke. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Dobbins is trying to stand back up.
Dobbins covers up after that shot from Bolleke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbins is trapped and Bolleke is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bolleke controlling the positon.
Dobbins breaks Bolleke's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dobbins takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Dobbins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dobbins swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
Dobbins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with Dobbins's head.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dobbins can do to turn this around?
Dobbins throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolleke counters with a straight right hand.
Bolleke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dobbins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Dobbins.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Dobbins manages to avoid it.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Dobbins is just out of range.
Dobbins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Dobbins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolleke slips a straight right by Dobbins.
Dobbins throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbins slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Dobbins throws a right hand that misses
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bolleke lands an overhand right.
Dobbins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolleke to score with a decent uppercut.
Dobbins looks to land a combination but Bolleke avoids it well.
Bolleke lands the left hand.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dobbins was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Bolleke slips under a jab from Dobbins.
Dobbins lands a nice hook to Bolleke's body. Bolleke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dobbins swings widly with a right hand
and Dobbins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dobbins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dobbins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobbins with a jab.
Bolleke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Dobbins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbins swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Dobbins throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Dobbins misses.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dobbins moves away.
Dobbins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Bolleke finds it's way through Dobbins's defenses.
Dobbins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolleke sends Dobbins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bolleke is motioning to the referee to let Dobbins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dobbins is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolleke finish him?
Bolleke knocks out Dobbins with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Bolleke before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Bolleke picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Bolleke!
A relieved looking Thomas Bolleke 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Costa (ranked 345 p4p, 571 weight class) and Blake Phoenix (ranked 42 p4p, 76 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phoenix as he jumps to the side.
Phoenix has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costa moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Costa blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phoenix prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Costa dives in and grabs Phoenix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phoenix pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phoenix throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phoenix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phoenix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Phoenix jabs Costa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phoenix tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Costa moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Costa throws out a powerful jab.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Costa attempts a counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it well and moves away.
Phoenix jabs Costa right on the nose. Costa blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa wants to clinch.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Costa tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix throws a solid leg kick but Costa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Costa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Costa finds it's way through Phoenix's defenses.
Costa connects with a crisp jab.
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Costa avoids it with no problem.
Costa tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phoenix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Costa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Costa lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Costa.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Phoenix thumps Costa with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Costa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Costa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Costa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab lands there for Costa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa misses with a double jab.
Costa thuds his right hand into Phoenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Costa.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costa tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
Costa shoots in and bounces Phoenix off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Phoenix scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Phoenix sprawls well initially but Costa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Costa wants to pass to mount but Phoenix is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Costa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix has his feet on Costa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Costa closes the distance and pushes Phoenix back into the cage.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix works on Costa's body with a couple of short punches.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix pushes Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Costa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa looking for a takedown.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Phoenix manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Costa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Phoenix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Costa or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Costa tries to circle away but Phoenix has him pinned against the cage.
Costa blocks the elbow strike.
Costa wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix is leaning against Costa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Costa is looking to clinch.
Phoenix throws a front kick aimed at Costa's knee but Costa avoids it well.
Costa throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa throws a one two combo.
Phoenix throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costa wants to clinch
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Costa has a takedown stuffed.
Phoenix let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Good exchange - Phoenix coming out on top.
Phoenix lands a jab to Costa's midsection.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Costa.
Phoenix with a jab.
Costa misses with a hook to the body
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Costa is rocked!
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Costa.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix connects with a superb combination that knocks Costa out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Phoenix before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Costa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hurricane Defoe (ranked 265 p4p, 558 weight class) and Corey Smith Jr (ranked 47 p4p, 83 weight class). Smith Jr has chosen You Will Know My Name as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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214
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34
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Excellent boxer
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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Corey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith Jr wants to clinch
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe walks into a left hand.
Defoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Defoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Defoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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 misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Defoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
No joy there for Smith Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Defoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Defoe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Defoe throws a low kick but Smith Jr avoids it.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Defoe moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Defoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr moves into the clinch.
Defoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith Jr pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Defoe is breathing heavily.
Smith Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Defoe is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Defoe is trying to break free.
Smith Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Defoe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr scores with a jab.
Smith Jr cracks Defoe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Defoe to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith Jr thinking.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith Jr tries to clinch but Defoe is having none of it.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Defoe saw it coming and moves away.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr scores with a body shot.
Smith Jr wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe checks a low kick from Smith Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith Jr.
Defoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Defoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jr off balance momentarily.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Smith Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Smith Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith Jr tries to bum rush Defoe with a series of wild strikes but Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith Jr misses with a wild combination.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Defoe.
Defoe throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Defoe throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
A big left from Defoe misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Smith Jr misses
and Defoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Smith Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Defoe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Smith Jr lands a jab to Defoe's midsection.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr misses with a right hand
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr cracks Defoe with an open hand slap.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr lands with an overhand left.
Defoe misses with the combination.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Smith Jr misses
and Defoe counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith Jr shrugs it off.
Defoe throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Defoe avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Defoe defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Smith Jr.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Smith Jr checks it.
Smith Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Smith Jr tries to clinch there but Defoe circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
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 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith Jr will feel that in the morning.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Smith Jr finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Smith Jr moves away and avoids it.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith Jr checks it well.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Smith Jr throws a solid leg kick but Defoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe misses with the body kick
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr motions for Defoe to come forward. Smith Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Defoe was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd cheers as Smith Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
A leg kick checked by Smith Jr.
Defoe throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Smith Jr connects with a body shot that sends Defoe's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Defoe, pushing him back against the cage.
Defoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Defoe.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr 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.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Defoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Smith Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Smith Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Defoe misses
and Smith Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith Jr. That snapped Defoe's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Smith Jr sees coming a mile off.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Defoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Defoe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Defoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Defoe is wise to it.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith Jr pushes Defoe away with a front kick.
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.
Defoe moves forwards but Smith Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith Jr checks it well.
Defoe throws a right hand that Smith Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith Jr also avoids with ease.
Defoe swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr lands with a right hand.
Defoe walks into a left 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
A very excited looking Corey Smith Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 148 p4p, 261 weight class) and Roland Weudke (ranked 15 p4p, 30 weight class). Magomaevaboff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shaolin of Dagestan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomaevaboff checks the leg kick.
Magomaevaboff looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magomaevaboff scores with a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Magomaevaboff throws an overhand right that lands on Weudke's shoulder, as Weudke tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weudke.
Weudke connects with a body shot that sends Magomaevaboff's belly button to the back.
Weudke throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Magomaevaboff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weudke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomaevaboff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weudke staying out of range there.
Weudke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magomaevaboff dodges the punch combination from Weudke.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the body kick from Weudke.
Weudke jabs at Magomaevaboff's body.
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weudke.
Weudke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Magomaevaboff.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomaevaboff lands a jab to Weudke's midsection.
Weudke misses with an uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Magomaevaboff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke blocks a jab.
Weudke lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Weudke.
Magomaevaboff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomaevaboff throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Magomaevaboff throws a body shot but no joy.
Weudke tries to land a front kick but Magomaevaboff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magomaevaboff half committed to a counter leg kick.
Weudke moves out of range as Magomaevaboff strikes.
Magomaevaboff scores with a push kick.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomaevaboff takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
Magomaevaboff just misses with a punch to the body.
Weudke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomaevaboff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping left.
Magomaevaboff lands with a straight right. Weudke didn't see that one coming.
Magomaevaboff takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
Weudke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Magomaevaboff will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weudke misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Magomaevaboff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomaevaboff walks forward, straight into a front kick from Weudke.
Weudke throws a push kick but Magomaevaboff slaps the foot to one side.
Weudke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice hook to Weudke's body. Weudke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
Weudke slips under a jab.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff fires out a quick counter leg kick but Weudke just manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Weudke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magomaevaboff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weudke thinks about the counter body kick.
Magomaevaboff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomaevaboff has a takedown stuffed.
A nice combination there by Weudke.
Magomaevaboff walks into a stiff left hand from Weudke.
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magomaevaboff rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomaevaboff throws a front kick that sends Weudke stumbling back into the cage.
Magomaevaboff throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
Weudke keeps Magomaevaboff at a distance using the push kick.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a leg kick but Weudke saw it coming and moves away.
Weudke walks into a jab.
Magomaevaboff misses with a straight right.
Weudke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Weudke blocks it.
Magomaevaboff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomaevaboff avoids the head kick by Weudke.
Weudke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Weudke blocks a leg kick.
Weudke sizes up Magomaevaboff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomaevaboff blocks the body kick.
Weudke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomaevaboff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magomaevaboff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Weudke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff connects with a nice looking jab.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Magomaevaboff gets a clinch.
Weudke trying to land knees to the body.
Weudke lands with a light punch inside.
Weudke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomaevaboff swings wildly with an uppercut but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff pulls guard.
Magomaevaboff working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roland Weudke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Magomaevaboff throws an overhand right that lands on Weudke's shoulder, as Weudke tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow Magomaevaboff down.
A head kick misses from Weudke.
Weudke walks into a straight right hand from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Magomaevaboff. Beautiful body shot.
Weudke blocks a jab.
Magomaevaboff lands a really nice looking cross but Weudke seems unphased.
Weudke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magomaevaboff throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weudke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomaevaboff seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomaevaboff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Magomaevaboff will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke lands with a nice body kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a right hand that Weudke ducks under and follows up with a left that Weudke also avoids with ease.
Weudke counters with a body kick.
Weudke throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice low kick that buckles Weudke's knee momentarily.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke scores with a punch to the head.
Weudke throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Weudke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Magomaevaboff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weudke.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomaevaboff looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Weudke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomaevaboff on the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Weudke checks it well.
Weudke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomaevaboff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weudke swings for the body but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Weudke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomaevaboff is out of range and Weudke settles back down.
Magomaevaboff blocks a head kick by Weudke.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weudke checks a leg kick.
Weudke lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weudke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomaevaboff. Magomaevaboff obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomaevaboff throws the kick towards the body but Weudke avoids it.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick
and Weudke counters with a one-two to the body.
Weudke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomaevaboff doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomaevaboff blocks the body kick.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weudke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomaevaboff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weudke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomaevaboff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weudke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weudke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Weudke misses.
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magomaevaboff misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Magomaevaboff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomaevaboff quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Magomaevaboff throws a lazy right hand but Weudke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab to Weudke's midsection.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Weudke's front leg with a kick but Weudke checks it.
Weudke misses with a body kick.
Weudke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weudke avoids the head kick by Magomaevaboff.
Weudke is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd cheers as Magomaevaboff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weudke doesn't seem phased though.
Weudke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Magomaevaboff misses its target.
Weudke moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomaevaboff misses the shot to the body.
Weudke throws a combination. Magomaevaboff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Weudke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomaevaboff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weudke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomaevaboff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Magomaevaboff does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Weudke!
Weudke throws a body kick that misses.
Magomaevaboff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Weudke scores with a jab. Magomaevaboff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab from Weudke.
Weudke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Weudke checks the leg kick.
Magomaevaboff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Weudke.
Weudke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking body shot.
Weudke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomaevaboff scoring well with a low kick there.
Weudke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomaevaboff.
Some wild striking there from Weudke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Weudke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weudke.
Magomaevaboff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomaevaboff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomaevaboff was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Weudke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magomaevaboff avoids a kick to the body.
Magomaevaboff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weudke lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magomaevaboff has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magomaevaboff and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke throws the kick towards the body but Magomaevaboff avoids it.
Magomaevaboff throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff wants to land a leg kick but Weudke is out of range.
Weudke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Weudke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff drops his hands momentarily and Weudke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weudke keeps Magomaevaboff at a distance using the push kick.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking body shot.
Weudke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
As Weudke backs away, Magomaevaboff returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Magomaevaboff connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Weudke. Those never looked like landing.
Magomaevaboff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Weudke lands a nice shot to the body.
Weudke is looking to slow Magomaevaboff down with leg kicks.
Weudke throws a low kick, looking for Magomaevaboff's leg but Magomaevaboff calmly moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
Magomaevaboff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magomaevaboff is looking to clinch but Weudke is avoiding it.
Magomaevaboff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Weudke throws the kick towards the body but Magomaevaboff avoids it.
Weudke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weudke scores with the left hand. Magomaevaboff knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomaevaboff checks a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking kick to the body. Weudke takes a step back to recover.
Magomaevaboff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Weudke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomaevaboff.
It looked like Magomaevaboff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weudke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Husein Magomaevaboff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomaevaboff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weudke in his tracks.
Weudke throws a head kick but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Weudke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Magomaevaboff throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Magomaevaboff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weudke keeps Magomaevaboff at a distance using the push kick.
Magomaevaboff throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke throws a leg kick
and Weudke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomaevaboff is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Weudke connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff blocks the body kick.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomaevaboff is looking to chop away at Weudke's legs.
Weudke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magomaevaboff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Weudke lands a head kick. Magomaevaboff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff misses with a straight right.
Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomaevaboff takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
And Weudke responds with a good body kick, but Magomaevaboff manages to step out the way in time.
Weudke throws a head kick but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weudke.
Weudke thuds his right hand into Magomaevaboff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomaevaboff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomaevaboff sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomaevaboff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
Magomaevaboff throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke misses with a looping right.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weudke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Magomaevaboff will feel that in the morning.
Magomaevaboff misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magomaevaboff crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Weudke - the referee stops the clock and Magomaevaboff gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Weudke. Magomaevaboff manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but Weudke moves out of range easily.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magomaevaboff just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Weudke blocks it.
Magomaevaboff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weudke can pounce on him.
Weudke scores with a body shot.
Weudke delivers a nice body kick.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
Magomaevaboff is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Weudke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weudke 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roland Weudke!
Our winner, Roland Weudke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban San Pedro (ranked 104 p4p, 291 weight class) and Lincoln Storm (ranked 13 p4p, 37 weight class). San Pedro comes to the cage accompanied by Gunman. Lincoln Storm told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 38 - 15 - 4, fighting out of London, Esteban San Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Storm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
San Pedro throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
San Pedro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Storm - that will leave a mark!
San Pedro blocks the body kick.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Storm throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm blocks a jab.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Storm checks it.
San Pedro blocks a jab.
Storm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it.
Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Storm scores with a head kick. San Pedro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Storm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
San Pedro lands with a shot to the body.
Storm misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro misses with a straight left.
Storm only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
Storm lands a nice hook to San Pedro's body. San Pedro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Storm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Storm there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
Storm lets loose with a powerful body kick. San Pedro will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Storm!
San Pedro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Storm scores with a hook.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro.
A low kick lands for Storm.
San Pedro misses the jab.
Storm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Storm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Storm defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Storm.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
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.
A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm avoids a kick to the body.
Storm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as San Pedro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Storm doesn't seem phased though.
Storm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
San Pedro connects with the punch.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
San Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Storm swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
San Pedro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
San Pedro motions for Storm to come forward. San Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm misses with a jab to the body
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the body.
Storm misses with a leg kick.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Storm throws a good cross that connects.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
San Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Storm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
San Pedro swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
San Pedro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Storm lands with a shot to the body.
Storm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Storm scores with a head kick. San Pedro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
San Pedro throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Storm checks it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from San Pedro. Storm shrugs it off though.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San Pedro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
San Pedro avoids the head kick by Storm.
A left lands for San Pedro.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Storm misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down San Pedro rather than just go for the knockout.
Storm looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range.
San Pedro misses the jab.
San Pedro moves out of range of the leg kick from Storm.
San Pedro jabs Storm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target.
Storm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from San Pedro.
San Pedro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Storm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San Pedro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Storm counters with a slapping leg kick.
San Pedro rushes Storm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
San Pedro presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm blocks an elbow strike from San Pedro.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro blocks the elbow strike.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
Storm prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards.
San Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Storm dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
Storm cracks San Pedro with a nice body shot.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro takes a shot to the head.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro lands a nice uppercut.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Storm.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San Pedro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Storm misses with a body punch.
Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
San Pedro cracks Storm with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Storm.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Storm misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro lands a left hand.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Storm misses with a body punch.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Storm.
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 Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San Pedro scores with a body shot.
San Pedro misses with a body kick.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm lands a body shot.
San Pedro slips under a jab from Storm.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Storm misses.
Jab by Storm.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
Storm tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Storm is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Storm - just one landing.
San Pedro defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro throws a head kick that misses.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
Storm swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
A good leg kick by Storm.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut
and Storm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
San Pedro misses the jab.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
San Pedro throws a low kick but Storm moves out of range easily.
Storm thows a leg kick but San Pedro checks it
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand.
Storm lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover.
San Pedro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Storm moves forwards but San Pedro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Storm is looking to clinch.
Storm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily.
Storm has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by San Pedro.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
A low kick lands for Storm.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.
An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target.
San Pedro misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as San Pedro blocks the leg kick.
San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
San Pedro throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Storm throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem.
San Pedro checks a low kick from Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses San Pedro's sensitive parts.
Storm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Storm.
A head kick misses from Storm.
San Pedro connects with a body shot.
San Pedro throws a head kick that half lands.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Storm tries to get set, San Pedro tries to push him back and clinch up but Storm manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target.
Storm on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro connects with a right hand. Storm shakes it off.
A leg kick checked by San Pedro.
San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A quick step to the side and San Pedro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm thuds his shin into the meat of San Pedro's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from San Pedro misses.
Storm avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Storm scores with a push kick.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Storm in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick.
San Pedro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheers as San Pedro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Storm doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm tries to work over San Pedro's front leg with a kick but San Pedro checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Storm.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lincoln Storm.
I think Storm 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
An out of breath Lincoln Storm 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dougal McCraken (ranked 31 p4p, 125 weight class) and Edward Conan (ranked 5 p4p, 19 weight class). McCraken comes to the cage accompanied by Bulgine. Edward Conan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
Conan lands the left hand.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conan.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Conan looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Conan.
Conan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Conan misses with a combination
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conan moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Conan.
Conan looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Conan throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken stuns Conan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from McCraken misses
and Conan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Conan lands a slapping body shot.
Conan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCraken tries to avoid it but Conan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCraken to the ground. McCraken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conan connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan misses with the combination.
Conan misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
Conan misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
Conan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Conan's leg but Conan calmly moves out of range.
McCraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Conan lands a body shot.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Conan.
A big left from Conan misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Conan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Conan does no damage.
Conan misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conan to score with a decent uppercut.
McCraken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Conan throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Conan's shoulder, as Conan tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Conan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCraken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Conan's leg. Conan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Conan throws a nice looking combination but McCraken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCraken quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
Conan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken stuns Conan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Conan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Conan throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Edward Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Conan's head.
Conan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Conan moves away and avoids it.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Conan moves away and avoids it.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Conan.
Conan looking to score a takedown here. McCraken is defending well but Conan drives through and ends up in McCraken's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conan won't allow McCraken to sweep him here.
Conan cracks McCraken with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken controls Conan momentarily but Conan frees himself.
McCraken managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCraken is on top in guard.
McCraken has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Conan is proving hard to escape from.
Conan trying to control the position.
Conan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCraken can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Conan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCraken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Conan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Conan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and Conan counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Conan.
Conan misses the body punch
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
Conan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conan connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken sizes up Conan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Conan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Conan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Conan tries to counter it with a takedown but McCraken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCraken throws a jab when Conan was well out of range.
Conan throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Conan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
McCraken moves out of range as Conan strikes.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCraken tests Conan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Conan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Conan lands with a straight right. McCraken didn't see that one coming.
Conan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conan throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Conan misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan lands with a hook. McCraken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan scores with a jab to the body.
Conan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCraken to the mat! McCraken manages to get full guard.
McCraken has Conan pulled in close to control his posture.
Conan looking to pass the guard.
McCraken wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Conan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCraken keeping full guard, as Conan tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken wants to stand up but Conan is controlling him.
McCraken working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Conan.
Conan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Edward Conan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conan.
McCraken throws a sloppy head kick and Conan moves out of range easily.
And Conan tries to counter it with a takedown but McCraken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
Conan misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice low kick that buckles Conan's knee momentarily.
Conan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Conan scores with a jab. McCraken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken tries to sprawl but Conan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Conan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCraken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCraken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCraken.
Conan trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCraken has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edward Conan has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edward Conan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCraken holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Conan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Conan working the head and body with strikes.
Conan landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on McCraken's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Conan tries for a kimura but McCraken is defending well.
Conan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCraken knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken is pushing Conan's head away, looking to escape. Conan manages to hold on to the position though.
Conan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McCraken some visible discomfort.
McCraken can't do much from the bottom here.
McCraken is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Conan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Conan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Conan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McCraken tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Conan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Conan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCraken has escaped the position, nice work there.
Conan working away.
McCraken on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan scores with punches from side control.
McCraken is trying to work for a sweep but Conan has mounted him!
McCraken slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Conan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCraken defending well though.
McCraken wants to get back to full guard but Conan has mounted him!
Conan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Conan is landing with some decent strikes but McCraken is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Conan lands a heavy elbow.
McCraken is rocked!
Conan unloading with bombs!
Oh McCraken is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conan postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have McCraken in real trouble here! The ref calls for McCraken to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Conan!
Edward Conan is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Manowaru (ranked 59 p4p, 44 weight class) and Karim Johnson (ranked 2 p4p, 1 weight class). Manowaru comes to the cage accompanied by Lay Down. Johnson has chosen Don't say nuthin' as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manowaru.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manowaru has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
A head kick by Manowaru misses
and Manowaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Manowaru was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manowaru misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Manowaru digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manowaru thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooh!!! Manowaru has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Manowaru steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manowaru quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Manowaru drops Johnson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Johnson looks back up at him and smiles so Manowaru waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manowaru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manowaru misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Manowaru avoids it with no problem.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Manowaru pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Manowaru avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manowaru.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Manowaru controls the action.
Manowaru scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Manowaru.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Manowaru.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Manowaru's head.
A shot in the inside from Manowaru.
Manowaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manowaru lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Manowaru pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manowaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Manowaru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manowaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manowaru closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Manowaru tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manowaru misses the shot to the body.
Manowaru throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manowaru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manowaru 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.
Johnson throws a body punch but Manowaru moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Manowaru misses the target.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
It appears Manowaru was looking to counter with a kick there.
Manowaru misses with a hook to the body
and Manowaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Manowaru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Manowaru misses.
Manowaru 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.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manowaru.
A quick step to the side and Manowaru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manowaru lands with a good body shot.
Manowaru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some bone on bone action there as Manowaru checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Manowaru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manowaru takes a step back to recover.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manowaru on the side of the head.
Manowaru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manowaru is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Manowaru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manowaru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manowaru has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Manowaru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manowaru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manowaru scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Manowaru gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manowaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manowaru working aggressively here.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Manowaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Manowaru controls the action.
Nice body punch from Manowaru.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Manowaru.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manowaru.
Manowaru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Manowaru.
Manowaru can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manowaru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Manowaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manowaru misses with a body punch.
Johnson tries a body shot but Manowaru blocks it.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manowaru works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Manowaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Manowaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Manowaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Manowaru blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson lands a right hand.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manowaru lands a body punch.
Manowaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manowaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manowaru lands a shoulder strike.
Manowaru lands an uppercut.
Johnson tries a body shot but Manowaru blocks it.
Johnson cracks Manowaru with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manowaru's elbow.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Hiro Manowaru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru misses with some punches.
Manowaru trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manowaru into the cage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manowaru.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Manowaru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Manowaru works the jab nicely.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manowaru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Manowaru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manowaru with a hook.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Manowaru counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson cracks Manowaru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Manowaru's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manowaru tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Hiro Manowaru is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Manowaru is just out of range.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Manowaru throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
Manowaru lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Manowaru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Manowaru.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Manowaru slips under a jab from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manowaru misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manowaru, as that shot connected.
Manowaru tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Manowaru wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manowaru swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manowaru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manowaru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Manowaru off balance momentarily.
Manowaru looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Manowaru looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manowaru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manowaru wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Manowaru.
Johnson tests Manowaru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manowaru misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Manowaru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Manowaru manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Karim Johnson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson slips under a jab from Manowaru.
Manowaru is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Manowaru moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Manowaru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manowaru on the side of the head.
Manowaru throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Manowaru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manowaru throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Manowaru's leg. Manowaru is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manowaru throws out the jab.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manowaru.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manowaru.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Manowaru crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Manowaru gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Manowaru manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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!
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manowaru counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Manowaru misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Manowaru shrugs it off.
Johnson lands with a hook. Manowaru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manowaru lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manowaru closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manowaru's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Manowaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manowaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manowaru misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manowaru.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manowaru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Manowaru controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manowaru tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Manowaru back against the cage.
Manowaru blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manowaru.
Manowaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Manowaru controls his hands.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Manowaru.
Manowaru tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Manowaru back against the cage.
Manowaru tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Manowaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Manowaru controls the action.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Manowaru controls his hands.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manowaru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Johnson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Manowaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Manowaru misses.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manowaru throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Johnson catches Manowaru right on the button with a cross.
Manowaru on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Manowaru's knee but Manowaru avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manowaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manowaru under the eye.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Manowaru.
A bone on bone clash there as Manowaru blocks the leg kick.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Manowaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manowaru misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manowaru looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Manowaru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Manowaru lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manowaru throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manowaru checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Manowaru sees coming a mile off.
Johnson throws a hook but Manowaru blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
That kick from Manowaru tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Manowaru counters with a nice body kick.
Manowaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range as Manowaru strikes.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Manowaru counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook. Manowaru ducked under it nicely.
Manowaru smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manowaru throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manowaru connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with a two punch combination.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Manowaru manages to step out the way in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karim Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Karim Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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