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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sirus Hughes (ranked 1728 p4p, 1892 weight class) and James Quin (ranked 182 p4p, 205 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hughes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Devil "Shinedown". Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sirus Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Quin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes misses with a takedown
and Quin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Sirus Hughes has been cut.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Quin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hughes showed some decent athleticism there.
Quin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hughes content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Quin has locked up a guillotine! Quin's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hughes is holding on here and Quin must be using up a lot of energy. Hughes has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Quin gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Quin!
James Quin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Twea King (ranked 1108 p4p, 1781 weight class) and Shane O Malley (ranked 126 p4p, 194 weight class). O Malley has chosen Someone Like Me - by: Jon Connor as his entrance music. Twea King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane O Malley's chin.
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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 20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Twea King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane O Malley!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
O Malley can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
O Malley lands a damaging elbow.
O Malley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from O Malley fails to land.
King has a couple of punches blocked by O Malley.
King avoids the elbow strike from O Malley, against the cage.
King lands a right hand.
King avoids the elbow strike from O Malley, against the cage.
King lands with a right to the head.
King breaks from the clinch.
O Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King 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.
O Malley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Malley shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
King throws a body punch but O Malley moves out of range.
O Malley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but O Malley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Malley throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King tries to clinch but O Malley moves out of range.
O Malley lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
Some wild striking there from O Malley.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from O Malley.
A good leg kick by O Malley.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Malley looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
O Malley throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King scores with a nice strike.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Malley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
O Malley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Malley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Malley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Malley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from O Malley is predictable there
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
 O Malley is rocked!
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from O Malley misses.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O Malley.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
O Malley circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from O Malley.
O Malley moves away from the strike by King.
Shane O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Malley slips a jab from King.
King tries to clinch but O Malley is having none of it.
King throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
O Malley lands a jab.
O Malley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Malley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Malley throws an elbow but it misses.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King instigates a clinch.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King wants to clinch up but O Malley keeps it at a distance.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley swinging wildly here.
O Malley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
O Malley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King lands with a hook. O Malley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King cracks O Malley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. King has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning O Malley to stand back up!
O Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley leaves his chin hanging out and King seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! O Malley crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Twea King!
Twea King thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Rosa (ranked 1691 p4p, 733 weight class) and Henri Jospin (ranked 230 p4p, 107 weight class). Jospin has chosen In The Air Tonight as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henrique Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henri Jospin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jospin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jospin misses with a leg kick
and Rosa counters with a body kick that stops Jospin in his tracks momentarily.
Jospin throws an off balance right hand
and Rosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Jospin misses.
Rosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Rosa moves out of range easily.
And Rosa counters with a quick kick to the body but Jospin blocks it.
Jospin tries to clinch but Rosa moves out of range.
Rosa blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Jospin connects with a single shot there.
Jospin throws a lazy right hand but Rosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jospin scores with a jab to the body.
Jospin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jospin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Rosa misses the target.
A jab lands there for Jospin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosa throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Rosa avoids the head kick by Jospin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've been informed that Jospin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jospin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rosa on the side of the head.
Rosa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jospin scoring well with a low kick there.
A right-left combo lands from Rosa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rosa. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rosa.
Good shot there by Rosa.
That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.
Rosa misses with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jospin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Jospin misses.
As Jospin looks to move away, Rosa throws a big counter combo but Jospin just gets out of the way.
Rosa throws a front kick aimed at Jospin's knee but Jospin avoids it well.
Jospin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rosa takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosa misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosa.
Rosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Rosa checks a low kick from Jospin.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosa misses with a body kick.
Jospin instigates a clinch.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rosa avoids it.
Jospin lands a nice uppercut.
Jospin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rosa tries a body shot but Jospin blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jospin.
Jospin trying to control the position but instead, Rosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jospin into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin tries a knee to the head but Rosa blocks it.
Rosa throws a head punch that misses.
Jospin prevents a body shot from Rosa.
A nice left hand lands by Jospin.
Jospin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Rosa.
Rosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Rosa.
Rosa misses with a body punch.
Rosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jospin trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rosa.
Rosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jospin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jospin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosas head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin missing with knees to the body.
Jospin lands an uppercut.
Rosa cracks Jospin with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Rosa.
Jospin looks winded!
Rosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jospin's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jospin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rosa lands an uppercut.
Rosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
Rosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jospin misses with a body punch.
Rosa pushes Jospin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jospin is trying to stall.
Rosa lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Rosa as the two fighters clinch.
Rosa breaks from the clinch.
Jospin misses with a right hand
and Rosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jospin misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jospin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rosa can pounce on him.
Jospin throws a low kick but Rosa moves out of range easily.
And Rosa counters with a quick kick to the body but Jospin blocks it.
Rosa cracks Jospin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Rosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jospin.
Jospin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rosa misses with a two punch combination.
Rosa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jospin scores with a nice right hand.
Rosa tries to keep at a distance but Jospin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henri Jospin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jospin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rosa backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rosa.
Jospin lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Rosa.
Rosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jospin closes the distance but Rosa moves to the side
enabling Rosa to counter with a crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henri Jospin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henrique Rosa!
During a confident post fight interview, Henrique Rosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hurricane Defoe (ranked 951 p4p, 782 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 134 p4p, 116 weight class). McGuire has chosen Jekyll And Hyde as his entrance music. 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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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 17 - 9 - 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 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe misses with a head kick.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Defoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Defoe's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Defoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by McGuire.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDefoe.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Defoe moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
McGuire is trying to counter with his kicks.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Defoe. Beautiful body shot.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Defoe misses.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Defoe on the side of the head.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Defoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Defoe tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Defoe looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Defoe is looking to wear down McGuire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Defoe throws a counter high kick but McGuire was just alert enough to avoid it.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Defoe circles away.
McGuire takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire clinches.
Defoe tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire lands a jab.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
Defoe scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a low kick, right behind McGuire 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Defoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Nice shot by Defoe.
Defoe throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Defoe moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crunch! Defoe slams his shin into McGuire's torso.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Defoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Defoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Defoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Defoe pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
McGuire is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Defoe moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Defoe had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Defoe.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Defoe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Defoe throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice shot lands for Defoe.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Defoe throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Defoe.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Defoe and move into the clinch position.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGuire duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire lands a jab to Defoe's midsection.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Defoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGuire if he has to take too many more of those.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Defoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Defoe tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Defoe throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Defoe only half commits.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot by McGuire.
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Defoe in the body.
Defoe moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Defoe is looking to counter punch.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Defoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Defoe jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire throws a head kick that Defoe semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Defoe down.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Defoe counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Defoe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Defoe.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a good low kick that Defoe was not able to check.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Defoe connects with a crisp jab.
Defoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire clinches up with Defoe and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire gets through Defoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Defoe prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
Defoe working aggressively here.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Defoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe lands a nice uppercut.
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe breaks the clinch.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with an outside leg kick.
A cross from McGuire lands.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Defoe counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Defoe takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Defoe steps away.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Defoe missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Conan (ranked 355 p4p, 484 weight class) and Santino Lombardo (ranked 49 p4p, 68 weight class). Lombardo has chosen Illusions as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent 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 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lombardo misses with an uppercut. Conan saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Conan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lombardo quickly recovers to half guard.
Lombardo is trying to escape back to his feet but Conan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Conan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lombardo is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Conan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Conan moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Conan tries to control but Lombardo wriggling away.
Conan looking to finish with strikes here!
Conan unloads with some shots from mount but Lombardo bucks and avoids them well.
Lombardo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Conan working Lombardo over with strikes here.
Lombardo tries to lock up and control but Conan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Conan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lombardo tries to hold on but Conan postures up.
Conan trying to control but Lombardo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Conan looking to control but Lombardo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Conan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lombardo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan wants to control but Lombardo has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Conan is trying to control. Lombardo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lombardo controlling the position well.
Lombardo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conan is working away from the top position though.
Conan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lombardo wants to control but Conan is keeping busy.
Conan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Conan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Conan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lombardo is staying active underneath Conan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombardo wants to get back to full guard.
Conan wants to pass to mount but Lombardo is defending the position.
Conan is thwarting Lombardo's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Conan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conan is defended easily by Lombardo.
Conan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lombardo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Conan thinking.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Conan checks it.
Conan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Conan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conan misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan misses the body punch
and Lombardo counters with a straight right hand.
Conan lands a jab to Lombardo's midsection.
Conan defending well as Lombardo loads up on a big left hand.
Lombardo throws a lazy uppercut
and Conan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conan throws a combination that misses
letting Lombardo counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo misses with a lunging right hand
and Conan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Conan clobbers Lombardo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Conan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lombardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Conan.
Lombardo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Conan checks a leg kick.
Conan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Conan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Conan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lombardo can do to turn this around?
Lombardo swings for the body but Conan moves out of range.
Conan is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conan, as that shot connected.
Conan throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombardo counters with a nice body shot.
Conan digs a good body shot into Lombardo's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Conan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lombardo.
Conan swings widly with a right hand
and Lombardo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Conan's knee momentarily.
Lombardo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombardo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lombardo lands a head kick. Conan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lombardo swings widly with a right hand
and Conan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lombardo keeping moving, preventing Conan from controlling successfully.
Conan looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan passes Lombardo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Conan wants to pass to mount but Lombardo is defending the position.
Lombardo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Conan wants to control from the top but Lombardo keeps moving.
Lombardo wants to hit a sweep here but Conan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lombardo there!
Conan unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo can't escape the position.
Conan cracks Lombardo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Conan looking to control but Lombardo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lombardo tries to lock up and control but Conan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lombardo is in a horrible position here. Conan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lombardo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardo regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Conan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Conan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lombardo.
Conan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lombardo under the eye.
Lombardo moves forwards but Conan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edward Conan is winning the standup battle so far.
Conan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lombardo's hands.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
Conan is looking for a counter combo.
Conan throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo stuffs the takedown attempt from Conan. Conan gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Conan misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Lombardo tenderised Conan's leg. Conan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Conan scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Lombardo misses.
Conan loads up on a big right hand but Lombardo slips the punch.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conan.
Conan backing away here, and Lombardo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Conan looks to land a right hand but Lombardo moved out of range.
Conan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Conan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombardo. Lombardo obviously looking to wear him down.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
Lombardo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Conan finds it's way round the side to connect with Lombardo's head.
Lombardo looks to land a left hand but Conan moved out of range nicely.
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombardo is just out of range.
Conan misses with a hook
and Lombardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lombardo counters with a straight right hand.
Santino Lombardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombardo misses with a straight left.
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!
Lombardo dodges the punch combination from Conan.
Lombardo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lombardo throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side.
Conan misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Conan as he connects with a hook.
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombardo is just out of range.
Conan throws a nice looking combination but Lombardo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Lombardo misses.
Conan attempts a counter takedown but Lombardo avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conan missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Conan.
Conan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Conan lands a jab to the nose.
Conan works over Lombardo's head and body with a nice combination.
Conan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lombardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conan moves away.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lombardo moves out of range as Conan strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Edward Conan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan staying out of range there.
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!
Conan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Lombardo misses
and Conan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conan throws out a loose jab but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses.
Conan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombardo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lombardo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lombardo misses with a right hand
and Conan counters with a stiff right hand.
Conan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conan feinted with a counter takedown.
Conan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Conan scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Conan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Conan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Conan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Costa De Andrade (ranked 462 p4p, 605 weight class) and Graham Mantle (ranked 55 p4p, 67 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Marcelo Costa De Andrade has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 31 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
De Andrade throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mantle.
Graham Mantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade misses with a right hand
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Mantle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mantle misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Andrade lands with a slapping head kick.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mantle tries to counter with a clinch but De Andrade shakes him off and moves away.
Mantle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Andrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mantle doesn't manage to clinch there - De Andrade circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle tries for a takedown but De Andrade circles away easily
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade walks into a stiff left hand from Mantle.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
De Andrade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for De Andrade.
Mantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
Mantle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Mantle off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
Mantle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mantle lands with a good body shot.
Mantle throws a series of punches but De Andrade avoids them all with ease.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade misses with a body shot
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade misses with a head kick.
Mantle throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range.
Mantle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
De Andrade walks into a left hand.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the body
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade defending well as Mantle loads up on a big left hand.
Mantle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
De Andrade tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Andrade trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle scores with strikes from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at De Andrade as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mantle!
Mantle slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
De Andrade is trying to stand back up.
Well, with Mantle on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before De Andrade is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mantle connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for De Andrade to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
De Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantle.
De Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
De Andrade throws a head kick but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Andrade defends it well.
Mantle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Andrade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mantle lands a right hook to the body.
De Andrade moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
De Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mantle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade works over Mantle's head and body with a nice combination.
Mantle falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Andrade counters with a series of strikes. Mantle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graham Mantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantle scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Mantle moves out of range easily.
Mantle throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
De Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mantle tries to counter by closing the distance.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Mantle finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses.
De Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Mantle. That snapped De Andrade's head back.
De Andrade misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Andrade stuffs the takedown attempt from Mantle. Mantle gets slowly back to his feet.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mantle avoids the head kick by De Andrade.
Mantle cracks De Andrade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantle misses with a looping right.
Mantle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Mantle there.
 De Andrade is rocked!
Mantle missing with a left hand there. De Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
Mantle blocks a head kick by De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a hook.
De Andrade takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mantle blocks a head kick by De Andrade.
A shot to the body from De Andrade misses
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mantle lands a nice shot to the body.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Andrade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mantle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mantle prevents De Andrade from breaking the clinch.
Mantle keeps control of De Andrade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Andrade gets through Mantle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle prevents a body shot from De Andrade.
Mantle is trying to stall.
Mantle tightens his grip and picks De Andrade up, before dumping him to the ground. De Andrade manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Andrade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mantle trying to control but De Andrade is working from the bottom.
De Andrade is wriggling around but Mantle manages to pass to half guard.
Mantle stops De Andrade from getting back to his feet.
Mantle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Graham Mantle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
De Andrade throws a series of punches but Mantle avoids them all with ease.
De Andrade throws a head kick but Mantle moves out of range.
A cross from Mantle lands.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mantle misses with a double jab
and De Andrade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
Mantle connects with a looping right hand.
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade looks for the body kick but Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Andrade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mantle doesn't seem bothered though.
De Andrade misses with a head kick.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
De Andrade sizes up Mantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Andrade digs a good hook to Mantle's body.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle wants to counter the offense by De Andrade and move into the clinch position.
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Mantle moves out of range easily.
Mantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
Mantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Andrade as Mantle tries to tie him up.
De Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Mantle tightens his grip and picks De Andrade up, before dumping him to the ground. De Andrade manages to land in guard.
De Andrade has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mantle has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
De Andrade tries to circle away but Mantle has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, De Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Andrade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for De Andrade.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt.
De Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mantle fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
De Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the body
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantle throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Andrade misses with a left hand
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mantle moves out of range of the body kick.
Mantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.
Mantle with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcelo Costa De Andrade.
Well Mantle 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
A relieved looking Graham Mantle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axel Foley (ranked 326 p4p, 211 weight class) and Carey Mahoney (ranked 45 p4p, 28 weight class). Foley comes to the cage accompanied by Beverly Hills Cop Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Axel Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Mahoney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Foley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Foley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Foley circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Foley misses the target.
Mahoney pushes Foley up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahoney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foleys head.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
Mahoney manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
I was talking to Foley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Foley looking to throw knees to the head but Mahoney is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Foley controls the action.
Foley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
Foley misses with a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Mahoney has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Foley breaks the clinch.
Foley throws a hook but Mahoney avoids it easily.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney throws a jab but it's blocked by Foley.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Mahoney wants to clinch.
Foley swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.
Foley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mahoney finds it's way round the side to connect with Foley's head.
Mahoney defending well as Foley loads up on a big left hand.
Mahoney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mahoney lands a nice shot that snaps Foley's head back.
Mahoney ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney closes the distance and clinches.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Foley is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mahoney's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Foley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney manages to break the clinch.
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but Foley keeps it at a distance.
Foley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahoney has Foley up against the cage in a clinch.
Foley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley manages to break the clinch.
Foley throws the left hand but Mahoney avoids the punch easily.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but Foley keeps it at a distance.
Mahoney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney lands a body shot.
Mahoney instigates a clinch.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Foley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mahoney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mahoney keeps control of Foley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Mahoney on the inside.
Foley lands a left hand.
Foley misses with a knee strike.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Mahoney blocks with his arms.
Foley missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahoney.
Foley misses with a knee strike.
Foley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahoney has closed the distance and engaged Foley in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mahoney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney digs a right hand underneath Foley's ribcage. Foley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Foley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Mahoney.
Mahoney trying to stall but Foley improves his position.
Foley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mahoney blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Foley manages to break the clinch.
Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Foley throwing a counter right hand but Mahoney manages to avoid it.
Mahoney connects with a body shot that sends Foley's belly button to the back.
Mahoney throws a good cross that connects.
Foley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Foley is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Foley misses the target.
Foley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Mahoney dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
Axel Foley is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahoney throws a body punch but Foley moves out of range.
Mahoney throws the left hand but Foley avoids the punch easily.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Foley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney moves out of range as Foley strikes.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Foley connects with a single shot there.
Foley scores with a nice right hand.
Mahoney connects with a nice looking jab.
Foley circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney cracks Foley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahoney scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoney lands with a nice body punch.
Mahoney drives through and clinches with Foley against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley tries a knee to the head but Mahoney blocks it.
Carey Mahoney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Foley misses with a knee to the head.
Mahoney has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Foley lands with a right to the head.
Mahoney stalling against the cage.
Foley looking to throw knees to the head but Mahoney is blocking nicely.
Foley avoids the elbow strike from Mahoney, against the cage.
Mahoney comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Axel Foley has been cut.
Foley takes an elbow to the temple.
Foley can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney is leaning against Foley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Mahoney.
Foley working hard to break the clinch.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mahoney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foley tries to circle away but Mahoney has him pinned against the cage.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Foley blocks it.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Mahoney blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Foley.
Mahoney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahoney clobbers Foley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Foley throws a hook but Mahoney blocks it.
Foley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mahoney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahoney drives through and clinches with Foley against the cage.
Foley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahoney struggles to land a body shot inside as Foley controls his hands.
A short right from Foley on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney tries to clinch up but Foley circles away and keeps his distance.
Foley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Foley throws out a loose jab but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahoney clinches up against the cage.
Mahoney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Foley circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Foley misses its target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahoney momentarily.
Mahoney looks to land a left hand but Foley moved out of range nicely.
Mahoney closes the distance but Foley moves to the side
and Foley counters with a right hand to the body.
Foley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney drops Foley with a beautiful combination! Foley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mahoney is looking for the KO!
Foley is rocked!
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!
Mahoney tries to clinch but Foley moves away
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Foley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahoney has closed the distance and engaged Foley in a clinch.
Foley seems to have got his legs back now.
Foley misses with a knee to the head.
Foley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foley misses with a looping right.
Mahoney is looking for the big counter here.
Foley lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Foley moves out of range.
Foley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mahoney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahoney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foley, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foley breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Mahoney. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Foley misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Mahoney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Axel Foley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mahoney clinches up against the cage.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foley breaks from the clinch.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Mahoney ducks down to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mahoney has Foley pressed against the cage, preventing Foley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mahoney misses with a knee to the head.
Foley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Foley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahoney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahoney darts in and clinches Foley up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Foley is trying to force a seperation but Mahoney has the dominant position.
Mahoney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Foley wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahoney won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahoney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mahoney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Foley connects with a knee to the head.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahoney.
Foley tries a knee to the head but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney breaks the clinch.
Mahoney instigates a clinch.
Mahoney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Foley misses with a body punch.
Foley wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahoney won't allow it.
Foley has Mahoney pressed against the cage.
Foley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foley is trying to push Mahoney away but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mahoney lands an uppercut.
Mahoney lands a nice knee to the body.
Axel Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Mahoney.
Mahoney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foley connects with the punch.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahoney lands a jab to the nose.
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Foley circles away.
Foley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahoney lands with a hook. Foley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mahoney clinches up against the cage.
Mahoney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Mahoney lands an elbow just above Foley 's eye.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahoney avoiding damage as Foley throws knees to the body.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Foley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahoney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but Foley pushes him off.
Foley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahoney.
Mahoney clinches up with Foley and pushes him back against the cage.
Foley takes a shot to the head.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Foley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carey Mahoney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mahoney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Foley throws a hook but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney gets a clinch.
Foley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mahoney lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Foley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mahoney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Foley fails to land.
Foley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Foley misses with some punches.
Foley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahoney as Foley tries to tie him up.
Foley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Mahoney blocks with his arms.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
Foley is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahoney has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carey Mahoney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahoney 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carey Mahoney!
After the big win, Carey Mahoney made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huwan Bagwis (ranked 113 p4p, 389 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 17 p4p, 57 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huwan Bagwis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagwis moves away.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagwis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bagwis looks to land a combination but Lupei avoids it well.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagwis throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei has closed the distance and engaged Bagwis in a clinch.
Bagwis working aggressively here.
Bagwis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bagwis.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagwis's elbow.
Bagwis lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bagwis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Bagwis throws a head punch that misses.
Bagwis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Lupei tries to stall but Bagwis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bagwis misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwis can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Bagwis lands with a right to the head.
Bagwis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagwis.
Bagwis lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Bagwis.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagwis's elbow.
Bagwis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagwis's elbow.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei breaks the clinch.
Bagwis throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lupei! But no joy.
Bagwis lands with a right hand.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bagwis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lupei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Bagwis misses its intended target.
Bagwis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lupei on the side of the head.
Bagwis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Lupei tries a low kick but Bagwis avoids it.
Bagwis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Bagwis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bagwis throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Bagwis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Bagwis with a jab.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei misses with the combination.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Bagwis moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Lupei misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bagwis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bagwis doesn't seem bothered though.
Lupei throws a body punch but Bagwis moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Lupei.
Bagwis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagwis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bagwis misses the shot to the body.
Lupei misses with a right hand
and Bagwis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Bagwis pushes him off.
Lupei throws a body kick that misses.
Bagwis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
A big left from Lupei misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bagwis lands with a nice body punch.
Lupei lands a nice hook to Bagwis's body. Bagwis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lupei jabs Bagwis right on the nose. Bagwis blinks but takes it well.
Bagwis avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Lupei lands.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bagwis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Bagwis moves out of range as Lupei throws a body kick.
Lupei swinging wildly here.
It looked like Bagwis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bagwis counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei misses with a hook to the body
and Bagwis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bagwis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bagwis lands with an uppercut that bounces Lupei off the cage and back into range.
Bagwis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lupei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bagwis thinking.
Bagwis misses the shot to the body.
Lupei missing with a left hand there. Bagwis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bagwis manages to avoid it.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Bagwis's leg. Bagwis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Bagwis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bagwis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Lupei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Huwan Bagwis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagwis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bagwis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bagwis throws the left hand but Lupei avoids the punch easily.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but Bagwis slips the punch.
Bagwis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Bagwis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bagwis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Bagwis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bagwis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lupei has time to react.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bagwis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lupei catches Bagwis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Bagwis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lupei instigates a clinch.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bagwis is keeping busy.
Lupei blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bagwis fails to land.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Bagwis's ribcage. Bagwis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Bagwis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagwis throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bagwis tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei tries a body shot but Bagwis blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Bagwis avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bagwis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bagwis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bagwis pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bagwis misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serafim Lupei 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!
Bagwis throws a shot to the body.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Lupei works Bagwis's body with a nice hook.
Bagwis slips under a jab from Lupei.
Lupei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lupei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bagwis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lupei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Bagwis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bagwis takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Bagwis tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Bagwis throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Bagwis looks for the body kick but Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lupei throws a series of punches but Bagwis avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bagwis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Lupei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bagwis misses with a straight left.
Lupei drops his shoulder and cracks Bagwis with a huge uppercut! Bagwis goes down! Can Lupei finish him?
Bagwis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei wants to pass the guard but Bagwis is keeping the position.
Oh Bagwis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei trying to control but Bagwis is working from the bottom.
Lupei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bagwis is keeping the position for now.
Bagwis seems to have got his legs back now.
Bagwis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lupei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagwis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei wants to control from the top but Bagwis keeps moving.
Bagwis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Huwan Bagwis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lupei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bagwis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lupei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bagwis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lupei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bagwis lands with a hook. Lupei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Bagwis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Bagwis misses with a jab to the body
and Lupei counters with a thumping low kick.
Lupei takes one on the button.
Lupei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lupei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the 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!
Good standup being displayed there by Lupei as he connects with a hook.
Bagwis 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.
Lupei looks to land a body kick but Bagwis moved away.
Lupei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by Lupei.
Bagwis misses with a head kick.
And Lupei responds with a good body kick, but Bagwis 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 Serafim Lupei.
Well Lupei 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aurelius Augustus (ranked 39 p4p, 116 weight class) and Shane Raffington (ranked 5 p4p, 18 weight class). Raffington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Logan Lucky kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aurelius Augustus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Raffington!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raffington only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raffington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raffington slips a jab from Augustus.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Raffington appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington wants to counter the offense by Augustus and move into the clinch position.
Nice cross by Augustus.
Augustus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Aurelius Augustus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus misses with an uppercut
enabling Raffington to counter with a crisp jab.
Augustus throws a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus scores with a nice right hand.
Augustus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raffington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raffington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raffington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raffington walks into a left hand.
Raffington has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Raffington 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.
Augustus looks to land a body kick but Raffington moved away.
Raffington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raffington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Augustus to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus throws a solid leg kick but Raffington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Augustus.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raffington slips a jab from Augustus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustus.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Despite the aggression on Raffington's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Raffington tries to clinch up.
Augustus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Augustus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Augustus throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raffington checks a leg kick.
Augustus misses with a body shot
and Raffington counters with a nice body shot.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington is looking to land body kicks.
Augustus throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Augustus tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Raffington feints a counter leg kick.
Raffington tried to score with a low kick but Augustus checks it.
Raffington blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raffington with a nice cross.
Augustus lands a leg kick that knocks Raffington off balance momentarily.
Augustus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raffington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Augustus's hands.
Augustus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Augustus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raffington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab from Raffington.
Augustus swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Augustus scores with a jab. Raffington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus throws a body kick that misses.
Raffington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raffington tries a quick counter leg kick but Augustus is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus moves out of range of the body kick.
A lazy left from Raffington finds it's target.
Aurelius Augustus's cut is getting worse.
Augustus throws a lazy uppercut
and Raffington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Augustus lands an overhand right.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Raffington throws a leg kick that misses.
A left lands for Augustus.
Augustus is looking to slow Raffington down with leg kicks.
Augustus throws a hook but Raffington blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Augustus.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
That's time! Augustus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Augustus with a hook.
Augustus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Augustus scores with the left hand. Raffington knows he should have avoided that one.
Augustus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Raffington might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Augustus has got the better of the exchanges.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Augustus - that will leave a mark!
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
Augustus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Augustus 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington thumps Augustus with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Aurelius Augustus is winning the standup battle so far.
Augustus misses with a hook
and Raffington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Raffington checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Augustus.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
Augustus misses with a kick to the body.
Raffington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Augustus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augustus throws a lazy right hand but Raffington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augustus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raffington checks a low kick from Augustus.
Augustus misses the body punch
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Augustus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Raffington.
Augustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raffington can do to turn this around?
A big right from Raffington misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus scores with a hook to the body. Raffington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Augustus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Raffington throws a push kick but Augustus slaps the foot to one side.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Raffington now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Augustus connects with a nice looking jab.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Raffington moved out of range nicely.
Augustus tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington takes one on the button.
A shot to the body from Augustus misses
and Raffington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aurelius Augustus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Augustus scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raffington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Augustus misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Raffington flicks out a counter leg kick but Augustus steps away.
Raffington scores with a jab to the body.
Augustus walks into a straight right hand from Raffington.
Raffington checks a leg kick.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Augustus finds it's way round the side to connect with Raffington's head.
Raffington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Augustus staying out of range there.
Augustus misses with a body punch
and Raffington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Augustus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington is looking to slow Augustus down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus throws a low kick but Raffington avoids it.
Raffington wants to clinch.
Augustus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Aurelius Augustus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Raffington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raffington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raffington lands with a nice body punch.
Raffington checks a low kick from Augustus.
Raffington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raffington moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
It seemed like Raffington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Augustus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aurelius Augustus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Shane Raffington rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Aurelius Augustus spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 10 p4p, 47 weight class) and Song Turillo (ranked 3 p4p, 9 weight class). Lõhmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lõhmus lands a jab to the nose.
Turillo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good work by Turillo as he checks the leg kick.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Turillo is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lõhmus scores with a punch to the head.
Turillo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but Turillo moved out of range nicely.
Turillo staying out of range there.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Turillo.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Turillo blocks a low kick nicely.
Lõhmus backing away here, and Turillo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lõhmus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Turillo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo tries to land a leg kick but Lõhmus saw it coming and moves away.
Turillo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lõhmus swings widly with a right hand
and Turillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lõhmus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turillo.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turillo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lõhmus in his tracks.
Good standup being displayed there by Lõhmus as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Turillo misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus keeps Turillo at a distance using the push kick.
Turillo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turillo takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turillo.
Good work by Lõhmus as he checks the leg kick.
Lõhmus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turillo misses with a hook.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Lõhmus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus scores with a punch to the head.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lõhmus. That's going to slow Turillo down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lõhmus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Turillo scores with a body shot.
Turillo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turillo looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lõhmus can pounce on him.
Lõhmus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turillo looks for the body kick but Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Turillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turillo tries a quick counter leg kick but Lõhmus is wise to it.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Turillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turillo throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Turillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Turillo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turillo lands a leg kick that knocks Lõhmus off balance momentarily.
Turillo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lõhmus. Lõhmus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turillo throws a wild body kick that Lõhmus sees coming a mile off.
Turillo checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries to land a leg kick but Turillo saw it coming and moves away.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Turillo.
Turillo throws a jab when Lõhmus was well out of range.
Lõhmus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Turillo moves out of range.
Turillo misses with a low kick as Lõhmus jumps back.
Lõhmus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turillo. Turillo obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turillo throws a head kick that half lands.
Turillo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lõhmus defending well as Turillo loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turillo.
Lõhmus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turillo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Turillo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turillo.
Turillo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lõhmus blocks it well.
Turillo connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
Jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turillo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lõhmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turillo throws the kick towards the body but Lõhmus avoids it.
Turillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turillo jabs Lõhmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Turillo avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turillo walks into a jab.
Turillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lõhmus blocks the body kick.
Turillo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turillo tries a quick counter leg kick but Lõhmus is wise to it.
Turillo moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Turillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but Turillo moves out of range easily.
Turillo punishes Lõhmus's body with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a chopping leg kick but Turillo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turillo.
Turillo throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Turillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lõhmus at a distance.
Turillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Song Turillo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Turillo tries to land a leg kick but Lõhmus saw it coming and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Lõhmus blocks the leg kick.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Turillo slips the punch.
Turillo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turillo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a low kick, looking for Turillo's leg but Turillo calmly moves out of range.
Turillo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turillo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
Lõhmus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turillo lands a nice hook to Lõhmus's body. Lõhmus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
Turillo 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.
Lõhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turillo.
Lõhmus walks into a stiff left hand from Turillo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands a glancing blow to the side of Turillo's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turillo. That's going to slow Lõhmus down.
Turillo throws a low kick, looking for Lõhmus's leg but Lõhmus calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Turillo catches Lõhmus right on the button with a cross.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Turillo is out of range.
Turillo misses with a few strikes there.
Lõhmus blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Turillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Turillo throws a body kick.
Lõhmus tried to counter with a leg kick but Turillo avoided it.
Turillo misses with a kick to the body.
Turillo throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lõhmus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turillo.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Turillo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lõhmus stuns Turillo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick.
Turillo delivers a nice body kick.
Turillo throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus moves away and avoids it.
Lõhmus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turillo throws the kick towards the body but Lõhmus avoids it.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lõhmus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lõhmus. That did some damage!
Lõhmus misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Turillo misses.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the leg kick from Turillo.
Good leg kick by Turillo.
A bone on bone clash there as Turillo blocks the leg kick.
Turillo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turillo misses with a looping left.
Turillo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Lõhmus blocks the low kick.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turillo misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turillo.
Lõhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus defending well as Turillo loads up on a big left hand.
Lõhmus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but Turillo avoids it.
Turillo is looking to chop away at Lõhmus's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Turillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Turillo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lõhmus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turillo misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Turillo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lõhmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Turillo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy right hand. Turillo should have avoided that one.
Lõhmus lands a jab to the nose.
Turillo checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Turillo avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
Turillo checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turillo.
Turillo with a jab.
Turillo connects with the punch.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Lõhmus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lõhmus throws the kick towards the body but Turillo avoids it.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Turillo blocks it.
Lõhmus misses with a hook
letting Turillo counter with a right hand.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turillo feints a jab promting Lõhmus to slip. Turillo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lõhmus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Turillo ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Song Turillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo lands a two punch combo.
Lõhmus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turillo. Turillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Turillo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Turillo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turillo lunges at Lõhmus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lõhmus's hand.
Lõhmus throws out a leg kick but Turillo moves out of range and Lõhmus only half commits.
Lõhmus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lõhmus looks to land a body kick but Turillo moved away.
Lõhmus throws out a leg kick but Turillo moves out of range and Lõhmus only half commits.
Turillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Turillo.
Turillo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lõhmus. Lõhmus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lõhmus connects with a single shot there.
Lõhmus 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.
Turillo blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus throws a jab when Turillo was well out of range.
Turillo counters with a body kick.
Lõhmus lands with a right hand.
Turillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Turillo.
Turillo tries to land a leg kick but Lõhmus saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Song Turillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lõhmus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
Turillo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lõhmus punishes Turillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but Turillo checks it.
Turillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Turillo throws the kick towards the body but Lõhmus avoids it.
Turillo throws a leg kick but Lõhmus checks it.
Lõhmus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lõhmus throws a shot to the body.
Lõhmus throws a jab when Turillo was well out of range.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turillo's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Turillo defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turillo's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turillo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Turillo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick from Turillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick
and Turillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turillo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lõhmus lands with an uppercut that bounces Turillo off the cage and back into range.
Turillo throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus moves away and avoids it.
Lõhmus throws a solid leg kick but Turillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lõhmus.
Turillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lõhmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turillo's sensitive parts.
Lõhmus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turillo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Turillo.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Turillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Lõhmus throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Lõhmus.
Turillo thuds his right hand into Lõhmus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lõhmus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turillo momentarily.
Lõhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turillo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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!
Turillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Turillo throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Turillo.
Turillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turillo looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turillo. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turillo delivers a nice body kick.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
Turillo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Turillo.
Turillo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Lõhmus misses its target.
Lõhmus scores with the left hand. Turillo knows he should have avoided that one.
Turillo staying out of range there.
Turillo throws out a counter right but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Turillo slips the punch.
Lõhmus backing away here, and Turillo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Turillo 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.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Turillo is out of range.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
Lõhmus throws a solid leg kick but Turillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lõhmus.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Turillo moved out of range.
Lõhmus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turillo.
Turillo lands a leg kick that knocks Lõhmus off balance momentarily.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut
and Turillo counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo cracks Lõhmus with an open hand slap.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Turillo.
Turillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries to work over Turillo's front leg with a kick but Turillo checks it.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Lõhmus.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lõhmus.
Turillo tries a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
Turillo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Turillo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turillo moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries a low kick but Turillo avoids it.
Lõhmus motions for Turillo to come forward. Lõhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turillo throws a leg kick but Lõhmus moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turillo.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Turillo ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Turillo throws out a leg kick but Lõhmus moves out of range and Turillo only half commits.
Turillo throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turillo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turillo throws a body kick that misses.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick from Turillo.
Lõhmus throws a chopping leg kick but Turillo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lõhmus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turillo scores with a jab. Lõhmus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus clearly takes that round.
That's time! Lõhmus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turillo slips a jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Turillo is out of range.
Turillo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Turillo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lõhmus under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Turillo.
Lõhmus checks a low kick from Turillo.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Turillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turillo 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.
Lõhmus blocks the body kick.
Turillo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turillo staying out of range there.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus dips to his left and cracks Turillo with an uppercut!
Turillo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turillo duly obliges.
Turillo throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
A little jabbing left from Turillo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the leg kick from Turillo.
Turillo throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot.
Lõhmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turillo throws a sloppy head kick and Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
Turillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Turillo ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turillo throws a right and a left that Lõhmus avoids nicely.
Turillo throws out a leg kick but Lõhmus moves out of range and Turillo only half commits.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turillo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turillo.
Turillo tries to land a leg kick but Lõhmus saw it coming and moves away.
Turillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turillo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turillo misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turillo works Lõhmus's body with a nice hook.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turillo.
Lõhmus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crunch! Lõhmus slams his shin into Turillo's torso.
Turillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lõhmus. That did some damage!
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Turillo's body.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Turillo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Turillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Turillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turillo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lõhmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Turillo's head.
Lõhmus throws a low kick, looking for Turillo's leg but Turillo calmly moves out of range.
Lõhmus tries to work over Turillo's front leg with a kick but Turillo checks it.
Turillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Turillo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turillo throws a body kick that misses.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turillo.
Turillo misses with a low kick.
Turillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turillo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turillo looks for the body kick but Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy right hand. Turillo should have avoided that one.
Turillo slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo 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.
Lõhmus digs a good hook to Turillo's body.
A clash of legs there as Lõhmus blocks the low kick.
Lõhmus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Turillo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lõhmus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Turillo ducked under it nicely.
Turillo's corner calls for a 1-2. Turillo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
Turillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Turillo tries to score with a low kick but Lõhmus moves his leg out of the way.
Turillo tried to score with a low kick but Lõhmus checks it.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Turillo as he checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Turillo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lõhmus tries to land a leg kick but Turillo saw it coming and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Turillo - that will leave a mark!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Song Turillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lõhmus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turillo to score with a decent uppercut.
Turillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turillo misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Turillo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Lõhmus.
Turillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Turillo saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
Lõhmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lõhmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turillo blocks a jab.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo throws a head kick that misses.
Turillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Turillo slips the punch.
A jab from Turillo misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turillo.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Lõhmus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turillo under the eye.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick nicely.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Turillo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lõhmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Turillo misses the target.
Nice cross by Turillo.
Turillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Turillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lõhmus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut
and Turillo counters with an inside leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Turillo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turillo tries a quick counter leg kick but Lõhmus is wise to it.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turillo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turillo staying out of range there.
Lõhmus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Turillo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lõhmus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turillo.
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Turillo's body.
Turillo connects with a crisp jab.
Turillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Lõhmus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turillo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot that sends Turillo's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo checks the leg kick.
Turillo throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turillo throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
Turillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
Turillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turillo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lõhmus throws a jab when Turillo was well out of range.
Turillo with a nice cross.
Lõhmus throws a good cross that connects.
Turillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Turillo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turillo throws a front kick aimed at Lõhmus's knee but Lõhmus avoids it well.
Turillo moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Turillo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turillo blocks a head kick by Lõhmus.
Turillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turillo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Turillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joosep Lõhmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Song Turillo 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
Turillo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turillo connects with a crisp jab.
Turillo takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Turillo slips a jab and a cross from Lõhmus.
Turillo slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
Lõhmus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo works the jab nicely.
Turillo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turillo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Turillo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Song Turillo.
I think Turillo 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Joosep Lõhmus retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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