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GAMMA#971 Joosep v McGuire PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Jackson (ranked 977 p4p, 979 weight class) and Romulus Gerber (ranked 128 p4p, 129 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Demetrius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romulus Gerber!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerber misses with a hook.
Gerber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerber.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gerber. That did some damage!
Gerber misses with a body kick.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gerber throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Gerber only half commits.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Certiļ¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson defending well as Gerber loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Gerber has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gerber lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Gerber looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gerber misses the target.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gerber moves out of range easily.
Gerber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerber scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.
Gerber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gerber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gerber scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Gerber - just one landing.
Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gerber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Gerber with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Gerber lands a lovely overhand right.
Gerber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gerber throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gerber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gerber explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gerber!
Gerber blocks a jab.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Gerber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson jabs Gerber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Gerber moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Gerber counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerber.
Gerber throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gerber connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Gerber tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gerber.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Gerber's shoulder, as Gerber tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gerber shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gerber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Gerber sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid body kick from Gerber.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gerber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Gerber works the jab nicely.
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerber.
Gerber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gerber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gerber takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerber moves away.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gerber blocks a head kick by Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Gerber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gerber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gerber's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Gerber scores with a head kick.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters circling a little - Gerber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gerber takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerber.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gerber scores with a push kick.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson 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.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerber throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Gerber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gerber. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Gerber wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Romulus Gerber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
Gerber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Gerber counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Gerber.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gerber misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Gerber was not able to check.
Gerber throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gerber under the eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gerber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gerber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gerber scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Gerber throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gerber tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gerber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gerber punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Gerber throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Gerber slips a jab from Jackson.
Gerber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Gerber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gerber's head.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber scores with a decent looking hook.
Gerber swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
A jab from Gerber finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
Jackson throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
Demetrius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerber.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gerber.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerber.
Gerber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gerber throws a right hand that misses
and Gerber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Gerber now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Gerber.
Gerber throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romulus Gerber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gerber throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gerber lands a jab.
Gerber scores with a punch to the head.
Gerber checks a leg kick.
Gerber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber checks a low kick from Jackson.
Gerber misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
Gerber appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Gerber slips under a jab.
Gerber misses with a kick to the body.
Gerber blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Gerber avoids it.
Jackson misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gerber 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jewel Diaz (ranked 806 p4p, 1227 weight class) and Matthew Fritz (ranked 92 p4p, 138 weight class). Diaz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Andre Nickatina, Drought Season. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jewel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Fritz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Fritz counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Fritz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fritz's half guard.
Fritz is trying to control but can't.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fritz is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Fritz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fritz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Diaz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz won't allow Fritz to sweep him here.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fritz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Fritz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz postures up in Fritz's guard and throws a big left but Fritz blocks it.
Fritz pulls Diaz in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fritz is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Fritz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fritz gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fritz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fritz pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fritz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Fritz has wrist control.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz won't allow Fritz to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Fritz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Fritz trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fritz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Fritz has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz throws a strike but Fritz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fritz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fritz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fritz looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fritz throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
A big left from Fritz misses.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Fritz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fritz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Fritz avoids it well and moves away.
Fritz lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Fritz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz 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.
Fritz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fritz wants it to stay on the feet.
Fritz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fritz swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Fritz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Fritz's head back.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fritz.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fritz leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Fritz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fritz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Fritz avoids the damage to the body.
Fritz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Fritz.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fritz prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Fritz gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz wants a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Fritz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz tightens his grip and picks Fritz up, before dumping him to the ground. Fritz manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fritz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fritz is controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Let's hope that Fritz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fritz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fritz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fritz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fritz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fritz holds on and takes a little breather.
Fritz trying to control the position.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz postures up in Fritz's guard and throws a big left but Fritz blocks it.
Fritz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fritz trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Fritz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fritz trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Fritz postures up.
Diaz seems keen to control Fritz's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Fritz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fritz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice sprawl there from Fritz as Diaz shoots in.
Fritz flicks out a counter leg kick but Diaz steps away.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Fritz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fritz as he jumps to the side.
Fritz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fritz lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fritz throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Fritz missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Fritz.
Matthew Fritz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fritz's half guard.
Fritz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diaz is on him like a limpet, forcing Fritz back against the cage.
Fritz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fritz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fritz's waist but Fritz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Fritz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Fritz, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Fritz against the cage but Fritz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diaz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fritz - the referee stops the clock and Diaz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fritz. Diaz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fritz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Fritz throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Fritz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fritz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Fritz, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Fritz against the cage but Fritz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Fritz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fritz loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fritz circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Fritz.
Fritz scores with a head kick.
Fritz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fritz throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Fritz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fritz throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fritz.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matthew Fritz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Fritz.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Fritz gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Fritz struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fritz backwards.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Fritz.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fritz misses with the head strike.
Fritz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fritz is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fritz down to the mat. Fritz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
letting Fritz counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fritz scores with a head kick.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Fritz.
Fritz slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fritz's half guard.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Fritz dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Fritz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fritz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Fritz!
Matthew Fritz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Jewel Diaz had this to say: 'See me at the dispensary. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tree Fortay (ranked 389 p4p, 747 weight class) and Steven Christie (ranked 48 p4p, 81 weight class). Fortay comes to the cage accompanied by The Choice Is Yours. Christie has chosen Amityville as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Tree Fortay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fortay.
Christie moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fortay.
Christie throws a hook but Fortay avoids it easily.
Fortay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fortay throws a solid leg kick but Christie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fortay.
Christie throws a counter combo.
Fortay looks to throw the jab but Christie is out of range.
Christie feints a counter leg kick.
Fortay lands with a right hand.
Fortay shoots and misses
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortay misses with a straight right.
Fortay ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Fortay misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Christie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christie's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Christie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Christie lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay lands a right hook to the body.
Christie lands a nice shot that snaps Fortay's head back.
Fortay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortay.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortay.
A jab from Fortay finds it's way through Christie's defenses.
Christie throws a right hand that Fortay ducks under and follows up with a left that Fortay also avoids with ease.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Fortay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortay misses with a hook. Christie ducked under it nicely.
Tree Fortay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortay moves out of range as Christie strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Christie responds with a good body kick, but Fortay manages to step out the way in time.
Christie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fortay scores with a nice strike.
Fortay misses with a lunging right hand
and Christie counters with a series of strikes. Fortay will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Christie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fortay back to the cage. Christie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 It looks like Tree Fortay has been cut.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay blocks a head kick by Christie.
Fortay scores with a jab. Christie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fortay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fortay throwing a counter right hand but Christie manages to avoid it.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christie at a distance.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortay.
Fortay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christie to score with a decent uppercut.
Christie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fortay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Christie is in Fortay's guard.
Fortay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christie landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie preventing the sweep.
Christie looking to sit in guard and control but Fortay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fortay passes into half guard.
Fortay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fortay trying to mount his opponent but Christie defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie is trying to stand up here but Fortay is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie won't allow Fortay to pass to mount.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.
Fortay is keen to just control but Christie is a slippery customer.
Fortay stalling away here and it's allowed Christie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fortay trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Fortay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tree Fortay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fortay misses with a hook. Christie ducked under it nicely.
Fortay misses the shot to the body.
Fortay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fortay takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
Christie lands a leg kick that knocks Fortay off balance momentarily.
Fortay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christie leaves Fortay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christie throws a head kick but Fortay moves out of range.
Christie slips a jab and a cross from Fortay.
Christie dips to his left and cracks Fortay with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steven Christie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortay throws out a powerful jab.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortay was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay tests Christie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay connects with a body shot.
Fortay throws a nice looking combination but Christie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Fortay slips the punch.
Fortay scores with a hook to the body. Christie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fortay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christie throws a low kick but Fortay avoids it.
Christie throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Christie connects with the punch.
Fortay shoots in for a double leg but Christie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Fortay misses its intended target.
Fortay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Christie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Fortay misses with a looping right.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Christie is just out of range.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Fortay's shoulder, as Fortay tries to avoid the shot.
Fortay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fortay throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Christie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Fortay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Christie tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortay looks to land a combination but Christie avoids it well.
Fortay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fortay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Fortay's shoulder, as Fortay tries to avoid the shot.
Fortay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie throws a head kick but Fortay moves out of range.
Christie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
Christie moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Christie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christie swings for the body but Fortay moves out of range.
Fortay connects with a nice looking jab.
Fortay blocks the body kick.
Christie walks into a straight right hand from Fortay.
Fortay is looking to land body kicks.
Fortay tries to bum rush Christie with a series of wild strikes but Christie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christie circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tree Fortay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie is working Fortay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fortay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fortay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fortay's head.
Christie cracks Fortay with a solid left hand.
Christie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fortay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steven Christie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christie is in close to Fortay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven Christie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tree Fortay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fortay!
Christie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Christie swings for the body but Fortay moves out of range.
Fortay throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Fortay slips the punch.
Christie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fortay counters with a good low kick that Christie was not able to check.
Christie digs a good hook to Fortay's body.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
Christie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie throws a head kick but Fortay moves out of range.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fortay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christie swings widly with a right hand
and Fortay counters with a straight right hand.
Fortay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christie was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortay.
Christie slips under a jab from Fortay.
Christie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fortay lands a nice hook to Christie's body. Christie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fortay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christie moves away from the strike by Fortay.
Fortay feints and then cracks Christie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christie down.
Christie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fortay swings for the body but Christie moves out of range.
Fortay throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fortay throws a big shot that misses.
Christie blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christie.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christie's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Christie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fortay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Sloppy strikes from Christie. Those never looked like landing.
Christie slips a straight right by Fortay.
Fortay lands with an uppercut that bounces Christie off the cage and back into range.
Christie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good standup being displayed there by Christie as he connects with a hook.
Christie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Christie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fortay is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie cracks Fortay with a big right hand but Fortay just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Christie working the body and head with strikes.
Christie grinds an elbow into Fortay's temple.
Christie cracks Fortay with a big elbow.
Fortay wants to control but Christie postures up.
Christie is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortay is looking to regain half guard here but Christie keeps moving and retains side control.
Fortay is not content to let Christie control the position.
Fortay is looking for a sweep.
Tree Fortay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Christie 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.
Christie lands a nice forearm strike.
Fortay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Christie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Christie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fortay!
Christie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fortay is looking to escape.
Christie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Christie content just to control the position here.
Christie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fortay is looking to escape.
Fortay really wants to buck Christie off and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Christie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Christie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Christie!
A very excited looking Steven Christie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grey Ape (ranked 315 p4p, 270 weight class) and Patrick River (ranked 39 p4p, 37 weight class). River has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Patrick River was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ape has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A cross from River lands.
Ape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River blocks a jab.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ape looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River tries to land a front kick but Ape steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ape moves into range and clinches up with River.
River fails to pull guard.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
Ape is trying to maintain a safe position but River gets an underhook and turns Ape into the cage.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ape avoids it.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Ape - that landed with a thud.
Ape taking a breather.
River tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape is trying to stall.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but River avoids the damage to the body.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ape seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape lands an uppercut.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from River.
Ape breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ape takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ape lands a nice looking body shot.
Ape on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ape throws a low kick but it's checked well by River.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ape with a body shot.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape avoids the head kick by River.
Ape cracks River with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape is looking to chop away at River's legs.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ape connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River scores with a jab to the head.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River tests Ape's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River scores with a jab to the body.
River lands a right hook to the body.
River misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
River lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A right-left combo lands from River.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ape doesn't seem bothered though.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ape rather than just go for the knockout.
Ape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ape throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River throws a low kick, looking for Ape's leg but Ape calmly moves out of range.
Ape swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick.
River scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ape blocking the ground and pound attempt from River.
Ape looks like he's trying to stand up.
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
River throws a strike but Ape avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ape tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River throws a strike but Ape rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ape won't allow River to sweep him here.
River working a defensive guard here.
River looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ape passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
River misses with a kick to the body.
Ape misses with a hook.
Ape moves away from the strike by River.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River misses with a low kick as Ape jumps back.
A nice leg kick from Ape, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Ape as River shoots in.
River blocks a jab.
River blocks a head kick by Ape.
River moves away from the strike by Ape.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ape.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ape moves out of range of the strikes.
River lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left lands for River.
Ape throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ape.
Ape throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River fakes the leg kick and cracks Ape in the body.
Ape misses with a hook.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
River blocks a head kick by Ape.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ape.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Ape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River thinks about the counter body kick.
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ape takes a step back to recover.
Ape walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
River misses with a hook
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River lands a jab to Ape's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ape.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River tests Ape's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River misses with a hook.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ape.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ape doesn't seem phased though.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
River throws a low kick but Ape moves out of range easily.
Ape throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ape.
River scores with a nice right hand.
Ape throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
Ape is looking to clinch.
Ape throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick.
Ape takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River takes a kick to the side of the head.
River closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Ape lands a body shot in the clinch.
River gets control of Ape's arms and successfully pulls guard. River will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ape won't allow River to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ape got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ape has managed to get both his arms back between River's legs - danger averted.
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River is working an open guard so Ape takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape connects with a crisp jab.
Ape feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
Ape staying out of range there.
Ape appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ape clinches up with River and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape landing knees to the head.
Ape working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.
River is working Ape over against the cage.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
River misses with a body punch.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ape takes a shot to the head.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River feints and then cracks Ape's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ape down.
River scores with a body shot.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ape throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ape throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ape.
River scores with a nice strike.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ape throws out the jab.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected.
Ape misses the jab.
River moves out of range as Ape strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ape.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
Ape keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from River.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ape takes one to the side of the head.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ape misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ape looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River only half commits to the counter leg kick.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ape swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
Ape walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River is looking to chop away at Ape's legs.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ape is looking to score with low kicks.
Ape connects with a looping right hand.
Ape lands a jab to River's midsection.
Grey Ape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ape.
A big left from River misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape slips a straight right by River.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
Ape lands a lovely overhand right.
Ape has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ape has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by River.
Ape misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ape as he jumps to the side.
Ape misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Ape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ape misses with a few strikes there.
Ape fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River jabs at Ape's body.
River missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ape chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River moves away from the strike by Ape.
Ape misses with a straight left.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Ape slips under a jab from River.
Ape avoids the head kick by River.
Ape misses with a low kick.
Ape wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
River wants to counter with a clinch but Ape pushes him away.
River with the inside leg kick.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River lands a head kick!
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River sizes up Ape with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ape's head backwards.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ape.
Ape gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A cross from Ape lands.
River decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ape kicks off River and gets to his feet.
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
Nice jab there from River.
Ape misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ape looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River works Ape's body with a nice hook.
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 Grey Ape.
I think River has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick River!
Patrick River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 391 p4p, 288 weight class) and Georges Moxley (ranked 60 p4p, 49 weight class). Moxley has chosen Andre Nickatina - Color of the Benz as his entrance music. Georges Moxley told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges Moxley!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa avoids it really well and circles away.
Moxley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moxley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Moxley does no damage.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Moxley looks to throw a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Moxley is predictable there
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moxley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley is looking to advance position but Barbosa won't allow it.
Moxley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moxley seems to be looking for submissions.
Moxley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barbosa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moxley controlling the action here.
Barbosa trying to control but Moxley postures up.
Well, if Moxley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbosa is trying to control but can't.
Moxley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barbosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa gets full guard.
Moxley stands and throws Barbosa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moxley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Moxley stalls from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa dodges the ground and pound from Moxley.
Moxley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Moxley is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbosa is defending well.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moxley is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbosa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barbosa is thwarting Moxley's attempts to control the position.
Moxley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Moxley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Moxley wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa is trying to control. Moxley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moxley wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Moxley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Moxley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Moxley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Moxley is just out of range.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Moxley.
Moxley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Moxley with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Moxley misses.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Donk. Barbosa catches Moxley right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moxley.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Moxley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
As Moxley looks to move away, Barbosa throws a big counter combo but Moxley just gets out of the way.
Moxley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moxley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moxley scores with a hook.
Moxley throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Moxley misses with a left hand
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moxley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
The fighters circling - Moxley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body
and Moxley counters with a stiff right hand.
Moxley takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moxley.
Barbosa cracks a nice hook into Moxley's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moxley dives in and grabs Barbosa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes down on Moxley's head and hops out.
Moxley throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Moxley throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Moxley.
Moxley misses with a looping right.
Moxley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moxley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barbosa did well to prevent Moxley getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barbosa has momentary wrist control but Moxley slips an elbow through the middle.
Moxley wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Moxley wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moxley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moxley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moxley wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa trying to keep a closed guard but Moxley is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moxley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barbosa pulls Moxley in close to prevent any damage.
Moxley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moxley trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Georges Moxley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moxley tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Moxley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Moxley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbosa throws a hook but Moxley blocks it.
Moxley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moxley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Moxley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley drops back looking for a leg! Barbosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barbosa manages to kick Moxley off! Moxley jumps back into Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Moxley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moxley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Daniel Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georges Moxley 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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa is trying to control but can't.
Moxley content to control rather than advance.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Moxley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barbosa wants to control but Moxley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moxley wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is defending well.
Moxley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barbosa is not content to let Moxley control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Moxley's body.
Moxley throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa cracks Moxley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moxley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moxley was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Moxley misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Moxley counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa takes a swing at Moxley's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbosa enables Moxley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moxley content to stall in guard here.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moxley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moxley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moxley wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Moxley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moxley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Moxley!
Georges Moxley spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Daniel Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to White Jr, I fought hard to be champion and will keep fighting hard to get back and get my title. Back to the gym, I’d like to fight again soon... '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anni Skystalker (ranked 199 p4p, 188 weight class) and Lincoln Storm (ranked 29 p4p, 25 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anni Skystalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm blocks a head kick by Skystalker.
A low kick lands for Storm.
Skystalker scores with a leg kick.
Skystalker misses with a low kick.
Skystalker has a takedown stuffed.
Skystalker has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
A short right from Storm.
Skystalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skystalker tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Skystalker back against the cage.
Skystalker works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing reports that Skystalker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Skystalker blocks it.
Skystalker avoids the elbow strike from Storm, against the cage.
Storm pushes Skystalker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skystalker lands a shot to the body.
Storm takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker takes a shot to the head.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Skystalker fails to land.
Skystalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skystalker lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker is leaning against Storm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Storm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skystalker avoids it.
Storm blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Knees in the clinch landing for Storm.
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker wants a takedown but no success here.
Skystalker tries to pull guard but Storm holds him up against the cage and eventually Skystalker drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skystalker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Storm is trying to keep an underhook but Skystalker manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Skystalker trying to advance position but Storm counters by regaining guard.
Skystalker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skystalker wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skystalker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker is looking to work some ground and pound but Storm has wrist control.
Skystalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skystalker looking to pass the guard.
Skystalker is looking to advance position but Storm has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
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!
Skystalker is trying desperately to improve position.
Storm controlling his opponent.
Skystalker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Skystalker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Storm perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Storm moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Skystalker.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face as Storm controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skystalker is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker is not content to let Storm control the position.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Storm is looking for a sweep. Skystalker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skystalker is working for a kimura but Storm is defending it quite comfortably.
Skystalker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Storm has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skystalker is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm is looking to improve his position.
Skystalker is thwarting Storm's attempts to control the position.
Skystalker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Skystalker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Storm is now in Skystalker's guard. A big mistake from Skystalker there, giving up the dominant position!
Storm seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Storm trying to control but Skystalker is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Storm defends well.
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skystalker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Skystalker's legs - danger averted.
Skystalker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Storm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skystalker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Storm defends it easily.
Storm postures up.
Skystalker being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skystalker holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Skystalker is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm stuffs the takedown.
Storm throws out a leg kick but Skystalker moves out of range and Storm only half commits.
Skystalker has a takedown stuffed.
Skystalker tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skystalker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Skystalker tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Storm appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skystalker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Skystalker fails with a takedown attempt.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Skystalker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Storm misses with a low kick as Skystalker jumps back.
Storm sizes up Skystalker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skystalker missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skystalker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Skystalker scores with a nice strike.
Skystalker slips a straight right by Storm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skystalker with a body shot.
Skystalker wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm blocks a head kick by Skystalker.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skystalker's sensitive parts.
Lincoln Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skystalker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Storm catches Skystalker right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skystalker.
Skystalker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Storm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skystalker checks a leg kick nicely.
Skystalker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Skystalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skystalker misses with a kick to the body.
Skystalker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm connects with a leg kick.
Storm walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Storm lands a nice hook to Skystalker's body. Skystalker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skystalker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skystalker darts in trying to clinch
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skystalker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Storm misses.
A clash of legs there as Skystalker blocks the low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skystalker.
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Storm lands a left hand.
Skystalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skystalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm is fighting off a takedown attempt but Skystalker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Storm to the mat. Storm regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm controlling the position.
Storm can't keep his opponent in guard - Skystalker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Storm is looking to improve his position.
Skystalker throwing shots but Storm is blocking nicely.
Lincoln Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skystalker distracts Storm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Storm wants to sweep here but Skystalker controlling him for the moment.
Anni Skystalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skystalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skystalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skystalker content to stall in guard here.
Storm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skystalker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Simon (ranked 90 p4p, 537 weight class) and Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 17 p4p, 75 weight class). Wolf-Fang has chosen Rise Against - Give It All as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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160
20 - 18 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf-Fang keeps working.
Simon is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolf-Fang is defending well.
Simon 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.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it.
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simon tries to move to mount but Wolf-Fang blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon trying to control the action but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Simon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wolf-Fang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Simon postures up.
Wolf-Fang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wolf-Fang trying to control the action but Simon is working from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simon tries to roll over but Wolf-Fang keeps him under control.
Wolf-Fang passes to side control.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the action but Simon is working from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon struggling a bit here.
Simon regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon is looking for a sweep. Wolf-Fang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Wolf-Fang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Simon wants to control but Wolf-Fang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wolf-Fang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simon wants to improve his position but Wolf-Fang is controlling well.
Wolf-Fang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving.
Wolf-Fang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolf-Fang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf-Fang has managed to get both his arms back between Simon's legs - danger averted.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simon keeping moving, preventing Wolf-Fang from controlling successfully.
Wolf-Fang stopping the sweep attempt from Simon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf-Fang advances to half guard.
Wolf-Fang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf-Fang pulls his head out easily.
Wolf-Fang trying to control from half guard but Simon is working away.
Simon wants to get back to full guard.
Simon is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Wolf-Fang seems content to control.
Simon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wolf-Fang slips nicely into half guard.
Wolf-Fang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wolf-Fang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simon keeps working.
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf-Fang pulls his head out easily.
Wolf-Fang is keen to just control but Simon is a slippery customer.
Wolf-Fang prevents Simon from improving his position.
Wolf-Fang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon trying to control from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simon tries to get to full guard but Wolf-Fang has control of the leg.
Wolf-Fang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simon with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Wolf-Fang to counter with a crisp jab.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf-Fang.
Simon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolf-Fang.
Simon feinted with a counter takedown.
Wolf-Fang looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf-Fang.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf-Fang manages to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Simon wants to free his trapped foot but Wolf-Fang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wolf-Fang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Wolf-Fang is defending well.
Wolf-Fang is staying active underneath Simon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simon is pressing down on Wolf-Fang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolf-Fang is holding on for now.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but Simon postures up.
Wolf-Fang gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simon's guard.
Simon is trying to control the position but Wolf-Fang postures up.
Wolf-Fang wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
Simon controlling the position.
Wolf-Fang pushes down on Simon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wolf-Fang is looking to advance position but Simon won't allow it.
Wolf-Fang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf-Fang pulls his head out easily.
Wolf-Fang prevents Simon from improving his position.
Wolf-Fang controlling the action here.
Simon is not content to let Wolf-Fang control the position.
Simon moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon trying to control the position.
Wolf-Fang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolf-Fang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf-Fang has managed to get both his arms back between Simon's legs - danger averted.
Wolf-Fang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wolf-Fang tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard.
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wolf-Fang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf-Fang is pushing down on Simon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simon is fighting to maintain full guard but Wolf-Fang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simon is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon moves into full guard.
Wolf-Fang won't allow Simon to sweep him here.
Wolf-Fang passes Simon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simon won't allow Wolf-Fang to pass to mount.
Simon is concentrating on defense, preventing Wolf-Fang from advancing position.
Simon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wolf-Fang is working away from the top position though.
Simon is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolf-Fang stalling away here and it's allowed Simon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Simon is trying to keep Wolf-Fang in close.
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf-Fang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wolf-Fang passes Simon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon is not content to let Wolf-Fang control the position.
Simon is looking for a sweep. Wolf-Fang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wolf-Fang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wolf-Fang wants to take a breather but Simon is having none of it.
Simon is trying to maintain the position but Wolf-Fang is very close to passing his half guard.
Wolf-Fang moves into full mount! Simon won't be happy about that!
Simon is controlling an arm, preventing Wolf-Fang from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Simon wants to control but Wolf-Fang is having none of it.
Simon is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf-Fang controlling from mount.
Simon is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wolf-Fang slaps away a takedown attempt from Simon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wolf-Fang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simon wants to clinch.
Wolf-Fang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the liver by Wolf-Fang. Beautiful body shot.
Wolf-Fang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simon at a distance.
Wolf-Fang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Wolf-Fang does it's job there.
Simon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolf-Fang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon misses with a takedown attempt
and Wolf-Fang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolf-Fang as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf-Fang scores with a shot to the body.
Simon throws a lazy right hand but Wolf-Fang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolf-Fang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf-Fang.
A big left from Simon misses.
Simon misses with a body shot.
Wolf-Fang misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf-Fang lands a nice hook to Simon's body. Simon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simon takes a swing at Wolf-Fang's ribcage but misses.
Simon misses with an uppercut. Wolf-Fang saw that one coming.
Simon takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Wolf-Fang coming out on top.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Simon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simon looks to throw the jab but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Simon looks to land a right hand but Wolf-Fang moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon misses with a hook
enabling Wolf-Fang to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Simon gets the takedown into side control.
Wolf-Fang struggling a bit here.
Wolf-Fang tries to bench press Simon off him but Simon keeps the position.
Wolf-Fang tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Simon easily slips into full mount!
Simon looking to control but Wolf-Fang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simon avoids the attempt from Wolf-Fang to control.
Wolf-Fang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Simon is working for a kimura but Wolf-Fang is defending it quite comfortably.
Wolf-Fang controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simon being controlled here momentarily.
Wolf-Fang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolf-Fang managing to control the position.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position but Simon postures up.
Wolf-Fang keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolf-Fang is trying to keep Simon in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simon stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Simon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wolf-Fang wants to get back to full guard.
Wolf-Fang is refusing to be controlled, as Simon sits in half guard.
Simon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wolf-Fang is trying to get back to full guard.
Simon seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf-Fang defends the submission attempt.
Wolf-Fang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simon's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamcha Wolf-Fang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wolf-Fang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
Yamcha Wolf-Fang bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Raffington (ranked 370 p4p, 67 weight class) and Song Turillo (ranked 62 p4p, 13 weight class). Raffington comes to the cage accompanied by Logan Lucky. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Raffington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turillo can pounce on him.
A jab from Turillo misses.
Turillo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turillo misses with a straight left.
Raffington lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turillo misses with a body shot
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Song Turillo has been cut.
Turillo cracks Raffington with an open hand slap.
Turillo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turillo throws a nice looking combination but Raffington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raffington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turillo connects with a single shot there.
Turillo throws a leg kick
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington misses with a left hand
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington tries to clinch up.
Turillo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turillo cracks Raffington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turillo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turillo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raffington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raffington slips under a jab from Turillo.
Raffington throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Turillo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington avoids a kick to the body.
Turillo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Turillo throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Raffington as he checks the leg kick.
Turillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Song Turillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Turillo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Turillo - that will leave a mark!
Raffington avoids a kick to the body.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
Turillo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Turillo digs a good hook to Raffington's body.
Turillo throws a leg kick but Raffington moved away.
Raffington misses with a hook
and Turillo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Turillo connects with the punch.
Raffington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo connects with a looping right hand.
Raffington slips a jab and a cross from Turillo.
Turillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raffington's sensitive parts.
Turillo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raffington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turillo. Turillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turillo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turillo checks a low kick from Raffington.
Turillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turillo scores with a nice right hand.
Turillo tries a low kick but Raffington avoids it.
Turillo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Turillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raffington counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo throws out a powerful jab.
Turillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raffington will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Raffington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turillo slips a jab from Raffington.
Turillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Turillo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turillo.
Turillo with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington scores with a kick to the body.
Turillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raffington misses with a body punch
and Turillo counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Song Turillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Song Turillo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turillo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Turillo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turillo throws a right and a left that Raffington avoids nicely.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raffington throwing a counter right hand but Turillo manages to avoid it.
A jab from Turillo misses.
Raffington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turillo.
Turillo misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington looks to land a combination but Turillo avoids it well.
Turillo checks a low kick from Raffington.
Raffington throws the left hand but Turillo avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Turillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo lands a right hook to the body.
Raffington blocks a head kick by Turillo.
A low kick lands for Turillo.
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Turillo.
Raffington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turillo is able to avoid easily.
Turillo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raffington catches Turillo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turillo with a jab.
Raffington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turillo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Raffington avoids a kick to the body.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turillo misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
Turillo connects with a nice looking jab.
Turillo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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 scores with a push kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Raffington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Turillo misses
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Raffington moves out of range as Turillo strikes.
Turillo misses with a combination
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raffington drops his hands momentarily and Turillo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turillo digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Turillo misses with a straight right.
Donk. Turillo catches Raffington right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raffington moves out of range of the strikes.
Turillo misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Raffington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raffington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turillo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raffington momentarily.
Turillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raffington throws a right hand that misses
and Turillo counters with a thumping low kick.
Turillo looks to throw a body kick
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turillo keeps Raffington at a distance using the push kick.
Turillo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turillo digs a good hook to Raffington's body.
Raffington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turillo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Turillo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Song Turillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turillo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a leg kick.
Turillo scores with a leg kick.
Raffington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raffington scores with a hook to the body. Turillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turillo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turillo thows a body kick. Raffington tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raffington checks a leg kick.
Raffington is looking to counter with a body kick.
Turillo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raffington is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Song Turillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Song Turillo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Turillo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raffington finds it's way round the side to connect with Turillo's head.
Turillo throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turillo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raffington in his tracks.
Raffington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turillo moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
Turillo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turillo throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turillo throws a wild body kick that Raffington sees coming a mile off.
Raffington moves forwards but Turillo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Turillo finds it's way through Raffington's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turillo connects with a single shot there.
Turillo dips to his left and cracks Raffington with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Raffington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raffington throws a solid leg kick but Turillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raffington.
Raffington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turillo looks to land a body kick but Raffington moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Raffington misses the target.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Turillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raffington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A left lands for Raffington.
Raffington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Raffington.
Raffington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo misses with a body shot
and Raffington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turillo lands with a nice body punch.
Turillo throws a sloppy head kick
and Raffington counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turillo!
Raffington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington looks to land a left hand but Turillo moved out of range nicely.
Turillo flicks out a counter leg kick but Raffington steps away.
Raffington throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Turillo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raffington misses with a left hand
and Turillo counters with an inside leg kick.
Turillo keeps Raffington at a distance using the push kick.
Turillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raffington if he has to take too many more of those.
Turillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turillo lands a really nice looking cross but Raffington seems unphased.
Turillo moves away from the strike by Raffington.
That kick from Turillo tenderised Raffington's leg. Raffington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Turillo.
Turillo thuds a left hand into Raffington's body.
Turillo lands a head kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raffington crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turillo - the referee stops the clock and Raffington gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turillo. Raffington manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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.
Raffington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turillo staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turillo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raffington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turillo with a nice calf kick.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
Turillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Turillo - that will leave a mark!
Raffington takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Turillo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turillo lands a jab to the head.
Turillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turillo throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Song Turillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turillo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Song Turillo!
During a confident post fight interview, Song Turillo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spratt (ranked 56 p4p, 151 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 8 p4p, 24 weight class). Spratt's entrance music is Fit But You Know It. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Spratt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lupei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spratt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spratt misses with a straight left.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei wants to counter the offense by Spratt and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Spratt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spratt throws a head kick that misses.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spratt wants to clinch up but Lupei keeps it at a distance.
Lupei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spratt counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
Lupei jabs at Spratt's body.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Spratt moved out of range nicely.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Spratt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spratt scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt misses with a leg kick.
Lupei feints a counter leg kick.
Lupei throws a body kick that misses.
Lupei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Spratt finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lupei throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Lupei explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lupei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lupei throws a front kick aimed at Spratt's knee but Spratt avoids it well.
Lupei swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
Spratt clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lupei misses with the combination.
Lupei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick and Spratt moves out of range easily.
Spratt cracks Lupei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Lupei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei connects with the punch.
Spratt lands the left hand.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spratt.
Lupei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spratt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lupei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spratt swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Spratt blocks a jab.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Spratt keeps the fight on the outside.
Lupei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei 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.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Lupei throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
A jab from Lupei misses.
Spratt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spratt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
and Spratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Lupei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spratt's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Spratt connects with a body shot.
Lupei 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.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Lupei defending well as Spratt loads up on a big left hand.
Spratt throws a leg kick but Lupei checks it.
Lupei misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Spratt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lupei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt throws a right hand that Lupei ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupei also avoids with ease.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei scores with a leg kick.
Lupei throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt scores with a nice strike.
Spratt lands with a shot to the body.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spratt lands a nice hook to Lupei's body. Lupei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spratt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Spratt catches Lupei right on the button with a cross.
Spratt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lupei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lupei is looking for the big counter here.
Lupei jabs Spratt right on the nose. Spratt blinks but takes it well.
Lupei pushes Spratt away with a front kick.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Spratt circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Lupei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Spratt.
Spratt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lupei. That did some damage!
Nice shot by Spratt.
Spratt misses with a head kick.
Lupei cracks Spratt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Spratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
Lupei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spratt under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt misses with a left hand
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei cracks Spratt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spratt throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Lupei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spratt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt lands a lovely overhand right.
Spratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lupei counters with a solid body kick.
A good leg kick by Lupei.
Spratt checks a leg kick.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lupei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spratt is able to avoid easily.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lupei throws a jab when Spratt was well out of range.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Spratt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lupei punishes Spratt's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt lands a jab to the head.
Lupei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lupei thumps Spratt with a low kick.
Spratt slips a jab from Lupei.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lupei. Those never looked like landing.
Lupei throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
Spratt defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Lupei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spratt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei throws a nice looking combination but Spratt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spratt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Spratt misses.
Lupei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spratt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spratt is looking to counter the offense by Lupei and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Lupei takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Spratt needs to keep his hands up - Lupei had a free shot at his head there.
Lupei looks to land a right hand but Spratt moved out of range.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Spratt pushes him off.
Spratt stuns Lupei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
Lupei has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spratt.
Spratt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Spratt wants to clinch.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spratt.
Spratt staying out of range there.
Lupei connects with the punch.
Spratt takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spratt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt misses with some punches.
Spratt lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spratt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Spratt lands with a left to the head.
Spratt lands a shot to the body.
Lupei is breathing heavily.
Lupei tries a body shot but Spratt blocks it.
Lupei tries to work over Spratt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spratt walks away with a smile on his face. Lupei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spratt throws a combination. Lupei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice defenses there by Spratt.
Spratt cracks Lupei with a good jab.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
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.
That's time! Spratt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Spratt checks it.
Lupei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spratt clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spratt tries to clinch up.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Lupei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lupei misses with a hook
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lupei.
Spratt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spratt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spratt swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei lands the left hand.
Spratt blocks a leg kick.
Lupei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Lupei.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Spratt misses.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei unleashes a big counter combination but Spratt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A combination from Lupei does no damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt doesn't manage to clinch there - Lupei circles away.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Good shot there by Spratt.
Lupei moves out of range as Spratt throws a body kick.
Spratt's corner calls for a 1-2. Spratt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lupei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spratt can pounce on him.
Lupei walks into a straight right hand from Spratt.
Spratt blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Spratt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lupei drives through and clinches with Spratt against the cage.
Spratt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spratt misses with the head strike.
Spratt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spratt fails to land.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spratt uses from the top position.
Lupei is looking for a triangle here but Spratt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Spratt wants to control but Lupei is keeping him busy.
Lupei struggling a bit here.
Spratt stands up.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Spratt moves away from the strike by Lupei.
A quick step to the side and Spratt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei swinging wildly here.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spratt has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spratt backwards.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spratt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spratt throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spratt backwards.
Lupei tries a body shot but Spratt blocks it.
Jack Spratt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spratt throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Spratt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spratt punishes Lupei's body with a nice straight punch.
Lupei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spratt throws a low kick but Lupei avoids it.
Lupei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spratt checks a leg kick.
It looked like Spratt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lupei cracks Spratt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spratt throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Spratt moves out of range of the leg kick from Lupei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spratt moves out of range of the strikes.
Spratt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Spratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt throwing a counter right hand but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Lupei swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Spratt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lupei. That did some damage!
Lupei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spratt moves out of range of the body kick from Lupei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spratt clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Lupei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick lands for Spratt.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Spratt moves away and avoids it.
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
and Spratt counters with a low kick, right behind Lupei 's knee.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spratt.
Spratt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Lupei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spratt.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt lands a really nice looking cross but Lupei seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spratt slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lupei 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.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spratt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lupei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lupei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Spratt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei misses with a hook.
Spratt tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spratt. Spratt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spratt.
Lupei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei tries a low kick but Spratt avoids it.
Spratt lands with an uppercut that bounces Lupei off the cage and back into range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spratt. That's going to slow Lupei down.
A shot to the liver by Spratt. Beautiful body shot.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei walks into a stiff left hand from Spratt.
Spratt throws a head kick that misses.
Spratt swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Spratt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
Spratt avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupei connects with a body shot that sends Spratt's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Lupei connects with a body shot that sends Spratt's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spratt moves away from the strike by Lupei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Spratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spratt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lupei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Lupei misses.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Lupei ducks down to avoid it.
Spratt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lupei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Spratt throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Lupei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses the body punch
and Spratt counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Spratt is out of range.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spratt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lupei's knee momentarily.
A jab from Spratt does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
Spratt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Lupei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Spratt is looking to clinch.
Lupei jabs Spratt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lupei tries to clinch but Spratt is having none of it.
It looked like Spratt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spratt had his way with Serafim Lupei in that round.
That's time! Spratt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
Lupei moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
Spratt misses with a looping left.
Lupei lands a nice shot that snaps Spratt's head back.
Spratt looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Donk. Lupei catches Spratt right on the button with a cross.
Lupei throws a leg kick that misses.
Spratt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spratt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Spratt coming out on top.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
It looked like Spratt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spratt scores with a hook to the body. Lupei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spratt takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Spratt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lupei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Spratt scores with a sloppy right hand. Lupei should have avoided that one.
Lupei misses with a hook. Spratt ducked under it nicely.
Spratt cracks Lupei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Lupei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lupei.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spratt.
Lupei thows a leg kick but Spratt checks it
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Lupei looks to land a right hand but Spratt moved out of range.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spratt connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei scores with a decent looking hook.
Lupei throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Spratt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lupei on the side of the head.
Spratt moves away from the strike by Lupei.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spratt.
Lupei thuds a left hand into Spratt's body.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Spratt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lupei throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt with the inside leg kick.
Lupei tries to clinch but Spratt is having none of it.
Lupei tries to work over Spratt's front leg with a kick but Spratt checks it.
Lupei takes one to the side of the head.
Lupei scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spratt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spratt checks a leg kick.
Spratt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt scores with the left hand. Lupei knows he should have avoided that one.
Lupei walks into a left hand.
Spratt ducks right into an uppercut from Lupei.
Spratt moves away from the strike by Lupei.
Spratt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lupei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spratt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei punishes Spratt's body with a nice straight punch.
Lupei connects with a solid leg kick.
Spratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei slips a jab from Spratt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Spratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
An attempted straight right counter from Spratt misses the target.
Lupei tests Spratt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spratt.
Spratt checks a low kick from Lupei.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Spratt ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spratt.
Spratt slips a straight right by Lupei.
Spratt throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Serafim Lupei.
I think Lupei 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 James Glass scores the fight 49:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spratt!
Jack Spratt retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Jack Spratt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 4 p4p, 161 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 2 p4p, 30 weight class). Lõhmus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. McGuire has chosen Jekyll And Hyde as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mike McGuire enters the cage!
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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 45 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lõhmus.
Lõhmus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGuire scores with a hook.
Lõhmus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lõhmus tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lõhmus's hands.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
McGuire throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
Lõhmus blocks an elbow strike.
Lõhmus breaks from the clinch.
Lõhmus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGuire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lõhmus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lõhmus cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Lõhmus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Lõhmus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
McGuire scores with a one two! Lõhmus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Lõhmus there.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
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 defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Lõhmus back into the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
Lõhmus takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lõhmus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lõhmus blocks a leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire tries to work over Lõhmus's front leg with a kick but Lõhmus checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Some bone on bone action there as Lõhmus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire connects with a jab.
Lõhmus blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Lõhmus pushes him away.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lõhmus. That did some damage!
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuire lands a jab-cross combination.
McGuire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lõhmus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Lõhmus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes one on the button.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Lõhmus's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lõhmus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
McGuire trying to stall but Lõhmus improves his position.
McGuire looking to slow down the pace here.
Lõhmus prevents a body shot from McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Lõhmus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lõhmus slips a jab from McGuire.
Lõhmus tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire pushes Lõhmus away with a front kick.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Lõhmus's leg but Lõhmus calmly moves out of range.
Lõhmus dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
McGuire blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a head kick.
Lõhmus slips a jab from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves away
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Lõhmus steps away.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lõhmus backwards.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Mike McGuire's cut even more.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
McGuire cracks Lõhmus with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lõhmus defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lõhmus lands a slapping body shot.
Lõhmus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
McGuire with a jab.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Lõhmus.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a lazy body kick
and Lõhmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lõhmus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
Mike McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lõhmus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire tries to counter with a clinch but Lõhmus shakes him off and moves away.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lõhmus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lõhmus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Lõhmus's ribs.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Lõhmus swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Lõhmus walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Lõhmus manages to break the clinch.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lõhmus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire throws a jab when Lõhmus was well out of range.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lõhmus throws a quick counter head kick but McGuire was just out of range.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
Lõhmus ducks right into an uppercut from McGuire.
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Lõhmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lõhmus's hands.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Lõhmus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lõhmus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Lõhmus's leg. Lõhmus is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire motions for Lõhmus to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLõhmus.
McGuire throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire moves into the clinch.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lõhmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Lõhmus's head.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Lõhmus moved away.
Lõhmus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lõhmus with a body shot.
Lõhmus takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus blocks a head kick by McGuire.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire cracks Lõhmus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
McGuire cracks Lõhmus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves away
and Lõhmus counters with a nice body shot.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lõhmus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire darts in and clinches Lõhmus up against the cage.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire digs a right hand into Lõhmus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lõhmus's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire 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 takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lõhmus, pushing him back against the cage.
Lõhmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Lõhmus seems unphased.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuire!
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lõhmus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Lõhmus avoids nicely.
Lõhmus lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Lõhmus ducks right into an uppercut from McGuire.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Lõhmus slips a jab from McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGuire swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
McGuire lands a body shot.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Lõhmus counters with a head kick. That will keep McGuire thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lõhmus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Lõhmus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Lõhmus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lõhmus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Lõhmus counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
Lõhmus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Lõhmus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire tests Lõhmus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Lõhmus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lõhmus scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Lõhmus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lõhmus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lõhmus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGuire duly obliges.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lõhmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Lõhmus moved away.
Lõhmus tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lõhmus throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by McGuire.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGuire throws a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lõhmus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
Lõhmus delivers a nice body kick.
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire tries to move into range but Lõhmus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The cut above Mike McGuire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lõhmus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Lõhmus moved away.
McGuire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuire punishes Lõhmus's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
McGuire has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lõhmus.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lõhmus momentarily.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Lõhmus down.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Lõhmus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lõhmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lõhmus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from McGuire misses.
Lõhmus walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Lõhmus keeps it at a distance.
McGuire defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Lõhmus's front leg but catches the back leg as Lõhmus tries to avoid it.
McGuire throws a head kick but Lõhmus moves out of range.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Lõhmus's legs.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lõhmus. That did some damage!
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a front kick that sends Lõhmus stumbling back into the cage.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
A big right from McGuire misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lõhmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lõhmus needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Lõhmus slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lõhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lõhmus's sensitive parts.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lõhmus counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lõhmus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Lõhmus checks it
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joosep Lõhmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Lõhmus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lõhmus needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
Lõhmus is looking for a counter combo.
Lõhmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lõhmus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Mike McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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