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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wally Kruschev (ranked 764 p4p, 2092 weight class) and Thorvald Nansen (ranked 104 p4p, 262 weight class). Kruschev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition). Nansen has chosen Benny Jamz - Torden as his entrance music. Thorvald Nansen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorvald Nansen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev cracks Nansen with a good jab.
Nansen ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nansen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nansen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev throws a good cross that connects.
Nansen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Nansen ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nansen! But no joy.
Nansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Nansen slips the punch.
Kruschev avoids a kick to the body.
Nansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Nansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Nansen throws an off balance right hand
and Kruschev counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Nansen blocks the leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nansen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nansen scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kruschev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nansen doesn't seem phased though.
Nansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Nansen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kruschev checks a low kick from Nansen.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev slaps away a takedown attempt from Nansen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kruschev lands with a cross.
Kruschev thuds a left hand into Nansen's body.
Nansen throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Nansen slips under a jab.
Nansen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nansen looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Nansen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kruschev does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev feints a jab promting Nansen to slip. Kruschev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nansen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nansen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruschev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nansen - that will leave a mark!
Nansen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Nansen moved out of range.
Nansen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Kruschev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nansen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruschev with a hook.
Nansen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Nansen.
Nansen shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruschev sprawls well. He's pushed Nansen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorvald Nansen.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nansen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nansen 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.
Kruschev lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruschev lands a nice looking body kick.
Kruschev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nansen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nansen throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Nansen's head but Nansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nansen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nansen misses with a takedown attempt - Kruschev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kruschev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nansen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nansen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Nansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruschev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev lands with a kick to the temple. Nansen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing.
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nansen.
Kruschev tries to work over Nansen's front leg with a kick but Nansen checks it.
Nansen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nansen misses with a double jab
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nansen.
Kruschev with a hook.
The fighters circling - Nansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev feints and then cracks Nansen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nansen down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nansen throws a wild body kick that Kruschev sees coming a mile off.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nansen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nansen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nansen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Nansen's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nansen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kruschev has got the better of the exchanges.
Kruschev is looking to score with low kicks.
Nansen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kruschev defends it nicely.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nansen is able to avoid easily.
Nansen misses with a right hand
enabling Kruschev to counter with a crisp jab.
Nansen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nansen or perhaps it was just good defense by Kruschev, which made it look bad.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nansen checks the leg kick.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Nansen avoids it.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Nansen counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nansen misses with a low kick.
Nansen misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Nansen jabs at Kruschev's body.
An inside leg kick from Nansen misses.
Nansen blocks a leg kick.
Nansen throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Nansen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nansen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruschev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruschev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nansen eats them both and turns towards Kruschev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nansen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kruschev to the ground. Nansen is now in Kruschev's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nansen has gone for a leg lock! Kruschev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nansen's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nansen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev preventing the sweep.
Nansen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruschev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nansen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kruschev is looking to take a break and control but Nansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nansen wants to control but Kruschev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nansen tries to get to full guard but Kruschev has control of the leg.
Kruschev trying to pass the guard but Nansen defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kruschev seems to be working for a kimura but Nansen defends the submission attempt.
Nansen tries to roll over but Kruschev keeps him under control.
Nansen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nansen.
Kruschev preventing the sweep.
Nansen has a closed guard, preventing Kruschev from standing up.
Kruschev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruschev tries to free his leg and advance position but Nansen is retaining full guard.
Nansen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruschev defends well.
Nansen keeping full guard, as Kruschev tries to pass.
Nansen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruschev defends it easily.
Kruschev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nansen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruschev has managed to get both his arms back between Nansen's legs - danger averted.
Kruschev won't allow Nansen to sweep him here.
Kruschev passes Nansen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nansen slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nansen moves into range and clinches up with Kruschev.
A short uppercut from Nansen.
Nansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Nansen backwards.
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev cracks Nansen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nansen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Nansen.
Nansen slips a jab from Kruschev.
A little jabbing left from Nansen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Kruschev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nansen misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nansen's hands.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nansen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nansen feints and then cracks Kruschev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruschev down.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nansen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nansen darts in looking for a takedown but Kruschev gets double underhooks and turns Nansen into the cage.
Nansen slips under a jab.
A low kick from Kruschev is predictable there
and Nansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruschev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nansen on the side of the head.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Nansen slips the punch.
Kruschev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nansen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Nansen moves out of range.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev tries to land a front kick but Nansen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev checks a low kick from Nansen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nansen 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 Kruschev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruschev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Nansen slips the punch.
Nansen checks a leg kick nicely.
Nansen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruschev throws a hook but Nansen avoids it easily.
Nansen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev jabs Nansen right on the nose. Nansen blinks but takes it well.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Nansen.
Nansen checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Nansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kruschev counters with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Nansen moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nansen punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
Nansen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Nansen ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thorvald Nansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nansen is looking to land body kicks.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Kruschev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Nansen counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a jab.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nansen walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Nansen is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kruschev. Beautiful body shot.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Nansen manages to avoid it.
Nansen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kruschev throws a good cross that connects.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Nansen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nansen misses with a low kick as Kruschev jumps back.
Kruschev delivers a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kruschev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruschev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Thorvald Nansen had this to say: 'Hinga dinga durgen'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 1447 p4p, 1079 weight class) and Kevin McGuire (ranked 41 p4p, 50 weight class). McGuire has chosen Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. Kevin McGuire is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Batirovenkekikala there as he acknowledges the shot.
 It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a straight left.
And McGuire responds with a good body kick, but Batirovenkekikala manages to step out the way in time.
Jab by McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a nice right hand.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Batirovenkekikala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batirovenkekikala at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batirovenkekikala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Batirovenkekikala ducks down to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala is breathing heavily.
Batirovenkekikala has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Batirovenkekikala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Batirovenkekikala's defenses.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batirovenkekikala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire steps into range and cracks Batirovenkekikala with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Batirovenkekikala flops backwards and McGuire dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batirovenkekikala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire advances to half guard.
McGuire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Batirovenkekikala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batirovenkekikala defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGuire connects with a nice short shot to Batirovenkekikala's temple.
McGuire winds up and cracks Batirovenkekikala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batirovenkekikala defending well though.
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGuire works his way into full mount!
McGuire throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Batirovenkekikala because McGuire loaded up on that one.
McGuire tries to control but Batirovenkekikala wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire breaks from Batirovenkekikala's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Batirovenkekikala working to try and regain half guard.
McGuire thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuire thowing shots but they're missing.
McGuire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Batirovenkekikala?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws some wild stikes that Batirovenkekikala manages to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batirovenkekikala swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batirovenkekikala's elbow.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
Batirovenkekikala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire looking to stall.
McGuire is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire is trying to stall.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
Batirovenkekikala lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from McGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Batirovenkekikala.
McGuire is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Batirovenkekikala can't fight it off and eventually McGuire manages to take the fight to the floor. Batirovenkekikala looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire passes Batirovenkekikala's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McGuire is nestled in close to Batirovenkekikala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGuire wants to pass to mount but Batirovenkekikala is defending the position.
McGuire seems to be working for a kimura but Batirovenkekikala defends the submission attempt.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batirovenkekikala's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire seems to be looking for submissions.
Batirovenkekikala is not content to let McGuire control the position.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire content to control rather than advance.
McGuire wants to control but Batirovenkekikala is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGuire throwing shots but Batirovenkekikala is blocking nicely.
McGuire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Batirovenkekikala wants to get back to his feet.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batirovenkekikala defending well though.
Well, if McGuire 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to stand back up but McGuire is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire clinches.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Batirovenkekikala gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the cage.
Batirovenkekikala lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGuire manages to end up in side control.
McGuire 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McGuire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Batirovenkekikala was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batirovenkekikala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Batirovenkekikala.
McGuire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Batirovenkekikala misses the target.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kevin McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a body shot.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batirovenkekikala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batirovenkekikala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Batirovenkekikala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire drives through with a takedown into Batirovenkekikala's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGuire staying calm.
McGuire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Batirovenkekikala has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McGuire but great work by Batirovenkekikala.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire is looking to reverse the position.
Kevin McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batirovenkekikala creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGuire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Batirovenkekikala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McGuire is trying to control Batirovenkekikala's posture but Batirovenkekikala avoids it.
McGuire is not content to let Batirovenkekikala control the position.
McGuire struggling a bit here.
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.
McGuire is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Batirovenkekikala is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Batirovenkekikala has control of McGuire's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGuire regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Batirovenkekikala looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire regains half guard.
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 Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McGuire!
Kevin McGuire 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lathem McGuire (ranked 1031 p4p, 1550 weight class) and Seamus Ohoulihan (ranked 135 p4p, 203 weight class). Ohoulihan has chosen Bill Conti - Going The Distance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lathem McGuire could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Seamus Ohoulihan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lathem McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus Ohoulihan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ohoulihan throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Ohoulihan scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
Ohoulihan moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Ohoulihan tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Ohoulihan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Ohoulihan is rocked!
It looks like Seamus Ohoulihan has been cut.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Ohoulihan misses.
We've been informed that Ohoulihan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohoulihan misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ohoulihan is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Ohoulihan throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire fakes the body blow, causing Ohoulihan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ohoulihan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lathem McGuire!
After winning the bout, Lathem McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kay Bone (ranked 893 p4p, 799 weight class) and Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 45 p4p, 35 weight class). Magomaevaboff has chosen Shaolin of Dagestan as his entrance music. Kay Bone had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kay Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone misses with the combination.
Bone throws a sloppy head kick
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff is looking to land body kicks.
Magomaevaboff with a nice calf kick.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab from Bone.
Magomaevaboff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick that misses
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bone slips under a jab from Magomaevaboff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone moves out of range as Magomaevaboff strikes.
Magomaevaboff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kay Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook.
Bone misses with a hook
and Magomaevaboff counters with a straight right hand.
Magomaevaboff connects with a single shot there.
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Bone looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomaevaboff is just out of range.
Magomaevaboff lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomaevaboff misses the target.
Good leg kick by Magomaevaboff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bone is breathing heavily.
Magomaevaboff sends Bone crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Magomaevaboff is motioning to the referee to let Bone up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Bone is rocked!
It looks like Kay Bone has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomaevaboff fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Bone out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Husein Magomaevaboff!
In his post fight interview, Husein Magomaevaboff started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Raffington (ranked 1091 p4p, 1235 weight class) and Iwon Raczynski (ranked 169 p4p, 186 weight class). Raffington's entrance music is Logan Lucky. A fine choice. Shane Raffington had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Iwon Raczynski enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 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 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Iwon Raczynski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Raffington lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raczynski.
Raffington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Raczynski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raffington momentarily.
Raffington throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raczynski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
Raczynski needs to keep his hands up - Raffington had a free shot at his head there.
Raczynski digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Raffington misses with an uppercut
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raczynski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raczynski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raffingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Raffington misses the target.
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raffington throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Raczynski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raffington doesn't seem phased though.
Raczynski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raczynski thumps Raffington with a low kick.
Raffington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski thows a leg kick but Raffington checks it
and Raffington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington throws a right hand that misses
and Raczynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Raczynski misses the target.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raczynski feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Raczynski's head but Raczynski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raczynski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raffington throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Raczynski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raczynski throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Raczynski is out of range.
Raczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Raczynski is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raczynski.
Good leg kick by Raczynski.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raczynski.
Nice cross by Raczynski.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
Raffington misses the body punch
and Raczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raffington throws a poor cross that misses
and Raczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raczynski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Raczynski thuds his shin into the meat of Raffington's side.
Raczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raffington.
A head kick misses from Raffington.
Raczynski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski connects with a high kick.
Raczynski lands the left hand.
Raczynski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raffington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Raczynski moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raczynski walks into a straight right hand from Raffington.
Nice jab there from Raffington.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Raczynski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raffington's knee momentarily.
Raffington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raczynski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington misses with the body kick
and Raczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raczynski catches Raffington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iwon Raczynski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Raffington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raffington looks to land a body kick but Raczynski moved away.
Raczynski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raczynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Raczynski.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Raczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Raczynski with a hook.
Raffington checks a low kick from Raczynski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Raczynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raczynski throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raczynski moves out of range of the strikes.
Raffington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raczynski's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raczynski scores with a sloppy right hand. Raffington should have avoided that one.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raczynski tries to score with a low kick but Raffington moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raczynski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raczynski connects with a body shot that sends Raffington's belly button to the back.
Raczynski lands with a nice body punch.
Raffington blocks a head kick by Raczynski.
Raczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raczynski scores with a kick to the body.
Raczynski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raffington on the side of the head.
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.
Raczynski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raczynski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raczynski tests Raffington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Raczynski coming out on top.
A punch combination from Raczynski misses.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Raczynski is out of range.
Raczynski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raczynski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raczynski throws a nice head kick!
Raczynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington looks to land a combination but Raczynski avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Raffington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raffington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raffington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raczynski throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raczynski lands with a hook. Raffington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raczynski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raczynski. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Raffington misses.
Raczynski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raczynski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raczynski tries to bum rush Raffington with a series of wild strikes but Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Raffington catches Raczynski right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raffington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raczynski jabs Raffington right on the nose. Raffington blinks but takes it well.
Raczynski lands with a right hand.
Iwon Raczynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Raczynski throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Raczynski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raczynski misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raffington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raffington connects with a body shot that sends Raczynski's belly button to the back.
Raczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
Raczynski lands a nice shot that snaps Raffington's head back.
Raczynski avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Raczynski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iwon Raczynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Raczynski scores with a jab.
Raczynski works Raffington's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Raczynski. That snapped Raffington's head back.
Raffington throws a body punch but Raczynski moves out of range.
Raczynski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raffington moves away from the strike by Raczynski.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Raczynski is just out of range.
Raczynski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raffington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Raffington misses with a lunging right hand
and Raczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Raffington tries to move into range but Raczynski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raczynski throws a lazy right hand but Raffington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Raczynski misses.
A jab from Raffington finds it's way through Raczynski's defenses.
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.
A jab from Raffington misses.
It seemed like Raczynski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Raczynski.
Raffington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Raczynski moves away and avoids it.
Raczynski throws a front kick that sends Raffington stumbling back into the cage.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Raffington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raffington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raczynski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raczynski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raffington with a body shot.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raczynski lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for Raczynski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raczynski moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
A little jabbing left from Raczynski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington moves forwards but Raczynski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raczynski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raczynski 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.
Raczynski scores with a nice strike.
Raczynski lands a slapping body shot.
Raffington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raffington misses with a body punch
and Raczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raczynski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raczynski blocks a jab.
Raczynski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Raczynski is just out of range.
Raffington tries a head kick but it misses.
Raczynski cracks Raffington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raczynski thumps Raffington with a low kick.
Raczynski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raffington will feel that in the morning.
Raczynski scores with a nice right hand.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick
and Raczynski counters with a straight right hand.
Raczynski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raczynski checks a leg kick.
Raczynski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raczynski connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raczynski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Raczynski scores with a four punch combination!
Raffington is rocked!
Raczynski drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Raffington right on the button. Raffington goes down! Raczynski follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Raczynski gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iwon Raczynski!
Iwon Raczynski 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dougal McCraken (ranked 189 p4p, 511 weight class) and Keith Rodgers (ranked 22 p4p, 66 weight class). McCraken's entrance music is Bulgine. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Rodgers !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers with a hook.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by McCraken.
Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
Rodgers throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCraken.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken needs to keep his hands up - Rodgers had a free shot at his head there.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
Rodgers scores with a jab. McCraken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken scores with a shot to the body.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCraken digs a good body shot into Rodgers 's ribs.
Rodgers throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken scores with a hook.
Rodgers misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by Rodgers .
McCraken 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.
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Rodgers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Rodgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Rodgers swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a straight right.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Rodgers moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodgers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCraken scores with a shot to the body.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers .
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers .
Rodgers looks for a takedown but McCraken sprawls well.
As Rodgers backs away, McCraken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers walks into a jab.
Rodgers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rodgers slips under a jab from McCraken.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
Rodgers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but McCraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCraken takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rodgers .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
McCraken is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodgers connects with a decent elbow.
Rodgers is working McCraken over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McCraken to see if he's OK.
McCraken is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rodgers looks to land a strike but McCraken avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McCraken wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodgers pushing down on McCraken's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCraken misses with a straight right.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken clobbers Rodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodgers with a jab.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Rodgers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Rodgers cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
McCraken cracks Rodgers with an open hand slap.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Rodgers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Rodgers takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraken counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Rodgers connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Rodgers .
Rodgers scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Rodgers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodgers off the cage and back into range.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Rodgers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodgers scores with a hook.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the body
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodgers .
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Rodgers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodgers 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodgers scrambles back to his feet.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McCraken throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers .
McCraken slips under a jab.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Rodgers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
McCraken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodgers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodgers walks into a jab.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Nice cross by McCraken.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
McCraken scores with a decent looking hook.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers misses with a hook
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers scores with a shot to the body.
Rodgers slips a straight right by McCraken.
A shot to the liver by Rodgers . Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers lands with a cross.
Rodgers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodgers cracks McCraken with an open hand slap.
Rodgers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McCraken misses with a hook.
McCraken slips a jab from Rodgers .
McCraken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
Rodgers lands with a straight right. McCraken didn't see that one coming.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a body kick that stops Rodgers in his tracks momentarily.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodgers scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodgers misses.
McCraken misses with a body shot
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Rodgers .
Rodgers slips under a jab from McCraken.
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Rodgers misses with a leg kick.
Rodgers digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken works Rodgers 's body with a nice hook.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
McCraken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodgers circles away quickly and effectively.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodgers momentarily.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers drops his hands momentarily and McCraken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodgers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodgers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCraken's hands.
McCraken swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers thows a leg kick but McCraken checks it
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Rodgers 's knee.
Rodgers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodgers throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Rodgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers scores with a head kick. McCraken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by McCraken.
Rodgers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCraken 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
A very excited looking Dougal McCraken 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Christie (ranked 569 p4p, 766 weight class) and Niko Alzate (ranked 54 p4p, 75 weight class). Christie comes to the cage accompanied by Amityville. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Alzate!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christie tests Alzate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alzate walks into a straight right hand from Christie.
Alzate gets caught flat footed, as Christie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alzate is on top in guard.
Christie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alzate controls the pace.
Alzate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alzate wants to control from the top but Christie keeps moving.
Christie manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christie's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow Christie down.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Alzate.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Christie takes a swing at Alzate's ribcage but misses.
Christie takes a swing at Alzate's ribcage but misses.
Alzate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Niko Alzate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzate.
Christie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Alzate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzate.
Christie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzate.
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Alzate counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christie looks for the body kick but Alzate saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alzate 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 Christie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Christie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alzate scores with a nice right hand.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie is looking to wear down Alzate with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alzate 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 Christie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Christie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alzate missing with a left hand there. Christie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzate avoids the body shot from Christie.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Alzate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christie's sensitive parts.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzate is just out of range.
Christie misses with a jab to the body
and Alzate counters with a stiff right hand.
Alzate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Alzate. That snapped Christie's head back.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzate.
Alzate throws out a counter right but Christie avoids it with no problem.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab by Christie.
Alzate looks for the body kick but Christie saw that one coming.
Alzate throws a leg kick which misses Christie's front leg but catches the back leg as Christie tries to avoid it.
Christie throws the left hand but Alzate avoids the punch easily.
Alzate now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alzate misses with a wild body shot.
Alzate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzate.
Alzate missing with a left hand there. Christie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie throws out a loose jab but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alzate! But no joy.
Alzate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Christie slips a jab from Alzate.
Christie checks the leg kick.
Christie has a takedown stuffed.
Christie slips a straight right by Alzate.
Alzate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christie feinted with a counter takedown.
Alzate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie throws a body punch but Alzate moves out of range.
Christie has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Alzate.
Alzate throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie takes a swing at Alzate's ribcage but misses.
Christie moves out of range as Alzate strikes.
Christie misses with a left hand
and Alzate counters with a good low kick that Christie was not able to check.
Christie slips under a jab.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzate.
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Alzate.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Alzate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alzate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christie is out of range.
Alzate misses with a hook.
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!
Christie walks into a stiff left hand from Alzate.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzate is just out of range.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie misses with a shot to the body
and Alzate counters with a stiff right hand.
Christie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Alzate saw that one coming.
Alzate tries a quick counter leg kick but Christie is wise to it.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzate throws a leg kick which misses Christie's front leg but catches the back leg as Christie tries to avoid it.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alzate connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Christie misses.
Alzate avoids the body shot from Christie.
Christie with a hook.
Christie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzate.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Alzate throws a looping overhand right but Christie ducks down to avoid it.
Alzate misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Christie misses
and Alzate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alzate scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Alzate does it's job there.
Christie slips under a jab from Alzate.
Niko Alzate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzate.
Alzate walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christie blocks a leg kick.
Christie misses with a hook. Alzate ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Christie is defended easily by Alzate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Alzate lands a leg kick that knocks Christie off balance momentarily.
Alzate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christie dives in for a single leg takedown but Alzate sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alzate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alzate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Alzate digs a right hand underneath Christie's ribcage. Christie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alzate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alzate lands a nice looking body shot.
Alzate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christie. That did some damage!
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie thuds a left hand into Alzate's body.
Alzate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alzate walks into a left hand.
Christie punishes Alzate's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie throws a sloppy body shot
and Alzate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christie tries to move into range but Alzate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alzate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christie's sensitive parts.
Alzate blocks a jab.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Alzate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christie's sensitive parts.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Christie.
Alzate thumps Christie with a low kick.
Christie swings for the body but Alzate moves out of range.
Alzate looks to score with a jab to the body but Christie is just out of range.
Alzate connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christie's hands.
Christie swings for the body but Alzate moves out of range.
Alzate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alzate with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christie to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie swings for the body but Alzate moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Alzate misses.
Alzate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christie connects with a body shot that sends Alzate's belly button to the back.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alzate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alzate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow Christie down.
Alzate moves away from the strike by Christie.
Christie lands a glancing blow to the side of Alzate's head.
Christie defending well as Alzate loads up on a big left hand.
Alzate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christie under the eye.
Alzate connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow Christie down.
A big right from Christie misses.
Alzate is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christie with a body shot.
Alzate lunges at Christie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christie's hand.
Christie misses with a hook. Alzate ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christie under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Christie. Beautiful body shot.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzate.
Donk. Christie catches Alzate right on the button with a cross.
Alzate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Christie throwing a counter right hand but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Alzate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Alzate is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christie with a body shot.
Alzate looks to score with a jab to the body but Christie is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Alzate.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzate.
Alzate misses with a straight left.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie moves out of range of the leg kick from Alzate.
Christie throws out a loose jab but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzate with a nice calf kick.
Alzate avoids the body shot from Christie.
Alzate feints and then cracks Christie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christie down.
Alzate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
Christie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Christie throws the left hand but Alzate avoids the punch easily.
Christie misses with a hook.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzate is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Alzate. Beautiful body shot.
Christie throws a hook but Alzate avoids it easily.
Alzate looks to throw the jab but Christie is out of range.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alzate fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alzate throws out a loose jab but Christie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alzate. That one must have hurt.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Christie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alzate misses the jab.
A big right from Alzate misses.
Alzate takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alzate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Christie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alzate can pounce on him.
Christie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alzate throws a leg kick
and Christie counters with a good, hard body kick but Alzate shrugs it off.
Alzate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alzate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alzate now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alzate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Alzate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christie takes a swing at Alzate's ribcage but misses.
Christie lands a nice shot to the body.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Alzate only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alzate with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alzate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alzate gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Christie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie won't allow Alzate to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steven Christie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alzate trying to keep a closed guard but Christie is proving a slippery customer.
Christie prevents Alzate from getting back to his feet.
Christie is pushing down on Alzate's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alzate is fighting to maintain full guard but Christie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alzate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Christie is working away from the top position though.
Christie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Christie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alzate's head.
Christie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Christie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alzate moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie won't allow Alzate to sweep him here.
Alzate is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alzate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Christie is trying to stand up here but Alzate is controlling him well.
Alzate is looking to take a break and control but Christie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alzate is just content to waste time from the top position. Christie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate wants to pass the guard but Christie is keeping the position.
Alzate trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Christie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alzate is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Alzate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alzate 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Alzate!
Our winner, Niko Alzate, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Steven Christie was interviewed post fight and said 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bento Barboza (ranked 151 p4p, 298 weight class) and Beau Canada (ranked 9 p4p, 10 weight class). Barboza comes to the cage accompanied by Angel Of Death. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bento Barboza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Canada!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboza scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Canada there.
Canada 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.
Canada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Canada trying to control the position from guard on top but Barboza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canada with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Canada throwing strikes but missing.
Canada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada lands a couple of elbows.
Barboza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canada.
Canada with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada throws a big elbow that misses.
Canada stands up over Barboza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barboza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Canada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Canada has a takedown stuffed.
Canada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Canada pushes Barboza up against the cage in a clinch.
Canada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barboza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barboza 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.
Canada misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barboza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canada tries to work over Barboza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canada takes a shot to the head.
Canada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Canada misses with some punches.
Canada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbozas head.
Barboza lands an elbow inside that Canada shrugs off.
Barboza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barboza lands a body punch.
Barboza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canada looks winded!
Canada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barboza blocking some punches.
Barboza lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Beau Canada has been cut.
Canada is struggling to control the position.
Canada has Barboza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barboza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barboza scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canada.
Canada tries to throw a body punch but Barboza avoids it by throwing Canada back against the cage.
Canada is trying to drag Barboza to the mat but Barboza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bento Barboza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Canada.
Canada pushes Barboza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Barboza on the inside.
Canada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barboza lands an elbow that stopped Canada in his tracks for a moment.
A body shot lands from Barboza.
Barboza lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Barboza.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Canada avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza lands an uppercut.
Canada swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboza lands an uppercut.
Barboza scores with a shoulder strike.
Barboza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barboza drops Canada onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Canada is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Canada is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Barboza.
Canada is still on wobbly legs! Can Barboza finish him?
Canada takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barboza lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Canada to his knees! Barboza keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bento Barboza!
After winning the bout, Bento Barboza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aurelius Augustus (ranked 29 p4p, 213 weight class) and Aonghus Mormaer (ranked 5 p4p, 30 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 17 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Aurelius Augustus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aonghus Mormaer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustus with the inside leg kick.
Mormaer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mormaer misses with an uppercut. Augustus saw that one coming.
Mormaer takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Mormaer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Augustus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Augustus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Augustus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Augustus.
A low kick lands for Mormaer.
Mormaer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Augustus 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 Mormaer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mormaer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Mormaer's shoulder, as Mormaer tries to avoid the shot.
Mormaer is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Mormaer misses its intended target.
Mormaer throws a right hand that misses
and Augustus counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus scores with a shot to the body.
Mormaer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Augustus in his tracks.
Mormaer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mormaer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Augustus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Augustus needs to keep his hands up - Mormaer had a free shot at his head there.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mormaer on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormaer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Augustus.
Mormaer wants to counter with a clinch but Augustus pushes him away.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
A bone on bone clash there as Mormaer blocks the leg kick.
Mormaer closes the distance and clinches.
Mormaer tries to land knees in the clinch but Augustus avoids the damage to the body.
Mormaer prevents Augustus from breaking the clinch.
Mormaer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Augustus.
Mormaer looking to throw knees to the head but Augustus is blocking nicely.
Augustus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mormaer backwards.
Augustus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Augustus catches Mormaer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab lands there for Augustus.
Mormaer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mormaer looks to land a left hand but Augustus moved out of range nicely.
Mormaer takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mormaer stuns Augustus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mormaer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mormaer forces Augustus back against the cage and clinches.
Augustus is trying to push Mormaer away but Mormaer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Augustus is defending well for now.
Augustus is trying to break free.
Mormaer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Augustus's efforts to push away.
Augustus breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Mormaer.
Mormaer moves out of range of the leg kick from Augustus.
Mormaer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Augustus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Augustus lands a jab to Mormaer's midsection.
Augustus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Mormaer.
Augustus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Mormaer slips the punch.
Mormaer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Augustus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Augustus blocks a head kick by Mormaer.
A bone on bone clash there as Mormaer blocks the leg kick.
Augustus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mormaer takes a step back to recover.
Augustus walks into a stiff left hand from Mormaer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Augustus checks a leg kick.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Mormaer's head but Mormaer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mormaer moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Augustus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Augustus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mormaer slips a jab from Augustus.
Mormaer throws a leg kick that misses.
Augustus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mormaer is looking to clinch but Augustus is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mormaer.
Nice uppercut lands for Augustus. That snapped Mormaer's head back.
Mormaer throws a leg kick but Augustus checks it.
Augustus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mormaer.
Mormaer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Augustus slips a jab and a cross from Mormaer.
A big right from Augustus misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Mormaer is out of range.
Augustus blocks a low kick nicely.
Mormaer pushes Augustus up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mormaer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mormaer misses with some punches.
Augustus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Augustus breaks from the clinch.
Mormaer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mormaer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Augustus. That did some damage!
Augustus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Augustus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Mormaer moves away and avoids it.
Mormaer tries to clinch but Augustus moves out of range.
Mormaer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mormaer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Mormaer checks the leg kick.
Augustus throws a hook but Mormaer blocks it.
Augustus misses with an uppercut.
Augustus throws a right hand that misses
and Mormaer counters with a good, hard body kick but Augustus shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus 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.
Augustus blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Augustus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mormaer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mormaer tries to clinch but Augustus moves out of range.
Mormaer moves in looking to clinch but Augustus pushes him off.
Augustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mormaer can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Mormaer.
A shot to the body from Mormaer misses
and Mormaer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Augustus connects with an inside leg kick.
Mormaer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mormaer moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Augustus misses with a body kick.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Mormaer missing with a left hand there. Augustus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mormaer.
Mormaer works the jab nicely.
Mormaer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustus.
Mormaer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Augustus throws a lazy uppercut
and Mormaer counters by moving into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus throws a punch but it's blocked by Mormaer.
Mormaer prevents Augustus from breaking the clinch.
Augustus managing to block the knees to the body from Mormaer.
Mormaer stalling.
A short uppercut from Augustus.
Augustus struggles to land a body shot inside as Mormaer controls his hands.
Mormaer tries a knee to the head but Augustus blocks it.
Mormaer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Augustus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mormaer.
Augustus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Augustus misses with an uppercut. Mormaer saw that one coming.
Donk. Mormaer catches Augustus right on the button with a cross.
Mormaer connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mormaer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus throws a hook but Mormaer blocks it.
Augustus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mormaer.
Augustus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Augustus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustus blocks a head kick by Mormaer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer avoids the body shot from Augustus.
Mormaer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Aurelius Augustus is winning the standup battle so far.
Augustus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Augustus dips to his left and cracks Mormaer with an uppercut!
Augustus misses with an uppercut. Mormaer saw that one coming.
Mormaer defending well as Augustus loads up on a big left hand.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mormaer throws out the jab.
Augustus throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Mormaer.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Augustus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mormaer throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
Mormaer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Mormaer.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mormaer.
Augustus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mormaers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as Augustus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mormaer doesn't seem phased though.
Augustus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Augustus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mormaer tries to clinch but Augustus is having none of it.
Mormaer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mormaer.
Mormaer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mormaer tries to clinch but Augustus moves out of range.
Mormaer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Augustus.
Mormaer checks a leg kick.
Mormaer misses with a straight left.
Augustus scores with a jab to the body.
Mormaer tries to clinch but Augustus is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Mormaer lands.
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!
Mormaer instigates a clinch.
Augustus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mormaer landing knees to the head.
It looks like Aurelius Augustus has been cut.
Mormaer tries to land a knee to the head but Augustus blocks with his arms.
Mormaer blocks an uppercut.
Mormaer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Augustus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Augustus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Mormaer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Augustus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mormaer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Augustus.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from Augustus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mormaer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mormaer thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus throws a hook but Mormaer blocks it.
Mormaer 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.
Mormaer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mormaer feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
That's time! Augustus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Mormaer does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Mormaer misses.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mormaer.
Augustus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mormaer counters with a good low kick that Augustus was not able to check.
Augustus throws a right hand that misses
and Mormaer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Augustus throws a leg kick but Mormaer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Augustus cracks Mormaer with a good jab.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
Mormaer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mormaer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mormaer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mormaer scoring well with a low kick there.
Augustus throws the left hand but Mormaer avoids the punch easily.
Mormaer defending well as Augustus loads up on a big left hand.
Mormaer wants to counter the offense by Augustus and move into the clinch position.
Mormaer scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Mormaer. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mormaer blocks a jab.
Augustus is looking to slow Mormaer down with leg kicks.
Mormaer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Mormaer tries to counter by closing the distance.
A nice leg kick from Augustus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus misses with an uppercut
enabling Mormaer to counter with a crisp jab.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Mormaer.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mormaer manages to avoid it.
Mormaer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
Mormaer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mormaer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some bone on bone action there as Augustus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus moves out of range as Mormaer strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mormaer 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 Augustus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Augustus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mormaer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Mormaer blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mormaer misses.
Mormaer slips under a jab from Augustus.
Augustus works Mormaer's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mormaer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mormaer is looking to clinch.
Mormaer ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mormaer.
Augustus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mormaer. That did some damage!
Augustus lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Mormaer wants to counter the offense by Augustus and move into the clinch position.
Mormaer doesn't manage to clinch there - Augustus circles away.
Mormaer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mormaer staying out of range there.
Mormaer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mormaer digs a good body shot into Augustus's ribs.
Augustus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mormaer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mormaer connects with the punch.
Augustus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mormaer doesn't seem bothered though.
Mormaer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Augustus can pounce on him.
Mormaer is looking to clinch.
Augustus is looking for a counter combo.
Mormaer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mormaer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mormaer looks to land a body kick but Augustus moved away.
Augustus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Augustus throws a poor cross that misses
and Mormaer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Augustus throws a leg kick
and Mormaer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Augustus tried to score with a low kick but Mormaer checks it.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Mormaer.
Augustus throws a low kick, looking for Mormaer's leg but Mormaer calmly moves out of range.
Augustus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mormaer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Mormaer.
Mormaer blocks a jab.
Augustus is looking to score with low kicks.
Mormaer lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Mormaer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
It seemed like Mormaer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mormaer misses with a low kick as Augustus jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Augustus.
Nice defenses there by Mormaer.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mormaer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Augustus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donk. Mormaer catches Augustus right on the button with a cross.
Mormaer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Augustus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mormaer moves away.
Mormaer lands with a nice body kick.
Mormaer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Augustus cracks Mormaer with an open hand slap.
Mormaer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mormaer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Mormaer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Mormaer's head but Mormaer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus misses with a left hand
and Mormaer moves into the clinch.
Mormaer taking a breather.
Mormaer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Augustus's face.
A right hook to the body lands for Augustus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Augustus.
Mormaer slows down the pace here.
Mormaer looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormaer working Augustus over with knees to the body.
Mormaer misses with a knee to the head.
Mormaer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mormaer blocks a body shot from Augustus.
Augustus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Augustus.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Mormaer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mormaer throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus throws a leg kick which misses Mormaer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mormaer tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Augustus.
Mormaer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mormaer flicks out a counter leg kick but Augustus steps away.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mormaer moves away.
Mormaer throws a big shot that misses.
Mormaer misses the shot to the body.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Mormaer.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus looks for the body kick but Mormaer saw that one coming.
Augustus swats away the attempt to clinch by Mormaer.
Mormaer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Augustus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer is looking to clinch.
Augustus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Mormaer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Mormaer.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Augustus throws a looping overhand right but Mormaer ducks down to avoid it.
Mormaer moves into the clinch.
Aonghus Mormaer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Augustus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Augustus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Augustus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Augustus avoiding damage as Mormaer throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Augustus.
Augustus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mormaer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mormaer misses with a knee to the head.
Augustus breaks from the clinch.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Augustus can pounce on him.
Mormaer tries a low kick but Augustus avoids it.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Augustus throws a body punch but Mormaer moves out of range.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Augustus scores with the left hand. Mormaer knows he should have avoided that one.
Augustus misses with an uppercut.
Mormaer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mormaer takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Mormaer.
Augustus jabs Mormaer right on the nose. Mormaer blinks but takes it well.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
Augustus lands a leg kick that knocks Mormaer off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Augustus takes a swing at Mormaer's ribcage but misses.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mormaer.
Mormaer wants to clinch up but Augustus keeps it at a distance.
Mormaer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mormaer is looking to clinch but Augustus is avoiding it.
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!
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus lands with a good body shot.
Augustus connects with a looping right hand.
Augustus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mormaer is looking to slow Augustus down with leg kicks.
Augustus tries to work over Mormaer's front leg with a kick but Mormaer checks it.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Mormaer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mormaer pushes Augustus up against the cage in a clinch.
Mormaer decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus had his way with Aonghus Mormaer in that round.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Mormaer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mormaer misses the shot to the body.
Augustus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Mormaer blocks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Mormaer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Augustus blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mormaer.
Mormaer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Augustus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Mormaer is predictable there
and Augustus counters with a stiff right hand.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mormaer manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mormaer is out of range and Augustus settles back down.
Mormaer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mormaer checks a leg kick.
Augustus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mormaer on the side of the head.
Mormaer misses with a low kick.
Augustus is looking to slow Mormaer down with leg kicks.
Augustus misses with a hook. Mormaer ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus jabs at Mormaer's body.
Augustus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mormaer lands with a hook. Augustus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mormaer tries a low kick but Augustus avoids it.
Augustus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Augustus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Augustus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Augustus tries to land a leg kick but Mormaer saw it coming and moves away.
Augustus backing away here, and Mormaer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mormaer blocks a jab.
It seemed like Mormaer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mormaer moves away.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus throws a body punch but Mormaer moves out of range.
Mormaer throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus scoring well with a low kick there.
Mormaer forces Augustus back against the cage and clinches.
Mormaer tries a knee to the head but Augustus blocks it.
Aonghus Mormaer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is trying to push Mormaer away but Mormaer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Augustus tries to break the clinch but Mormaer is controlling the position.
Mormaer is struggling to control the position.
Augustus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mormaer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Augustus misses.
Augustus throws a looping overhand right but Mormaer ducks down to avoid it.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mormaer.
Mormaer looks to land a left hand but Augustus moved out of range nicely.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Mormaer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mormaer wants to counter the offense by Augustus and move into the clinch position.
Mormaer just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Augustus tries to score with a low kick but Mormaer moves his leg out of the way.
Augustus lands with an overhand left.
Augustus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mormaer.
Good shot there by Augustus.
Mormaer just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Mormaer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus defending well as Mormaer loads up on a big left hand.
Mormaer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Mormaer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mormaer cracks Augustus with a good jab.
Mormaer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mormaer slips a straight right by Augustus.
A jab lands there for Augustus.
Augustus connects with a nice looking jab.
Augustus checks a leg kick nicely.
Augustus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Augustus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mormaer slips under a jab.
Mormaer avoids the body shot from Augustus.
Aurelius Augustus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Mormaer. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Augustus.
That kick from Mormaer tenderised Augustus's leg. Augustus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Augustus slips under a jab from Mormaer.
Augustus misses with a hook. Mormaer ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Mormaer as he checks the leg kick.
Mormaer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mormaer moves away.
Augustus scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Mormaer.
Augustus throws a hook but Mormaer blocks it.
Mormaer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Mormaer.
Augustus lands with a shot to the body.
Mormaer 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.
Mormaer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus cracks Mormaer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aurelius Augustus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Augustus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurelius Augustus!
Aurelius Augustus retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Aurelius Augustus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jubei Akechi (ranked 18 p4p, 173 weight class) and Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 2 p4p, 31 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wolf-Fang's choice of entrance music: Rise Against - Give It All. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jubei Akechi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akechi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolf-Fang counters with a left to the body.
Akechi takes a swing at Wolf-Fang's ribcage but misses.
Wolf-Fang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akechi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wolf-Fang!
Wolf-Fang trying to remain calm as Akechi controls from the top position.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control Akechi's posture but Akechi avoids it.
Akechi trying to control the action but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Akechi working the ground and pound.
Akechi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wolf-Fang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wolf-Fang is trying to get back to half guard.
Wolf-Fang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Akechi wants to control but Wolf-Fang is keeping him busy.
Akechi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Akechi cracks Wolf-Fang with a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf-Fang is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang regains half guard.
Wolf-Fang is looking for a sweep. Akechi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akechi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akechi is keen to just control but Wolf-Fang is a slippery customer.
Wolf-Fang is looking to control Akechi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolf-Fang avoid being mounted?
Wolf-Fang is refusing to be controlled, as Akechi sits in half guard.
Akechi winds up and cracks Wolf-Fang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wolf-Fang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wolf-Fang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Akechi trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi seems keen to control Wolf-Fang's posture.
Wolf-Fang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Akechi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Akechi is keeping him busy.
Wolf-Fang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wolf-Fang tries to move to mount but Akechi blocks the move with his legs.
Wolf-Fang is looking to take a break and control but Akechi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akechi tries to bench press Wolf-Fang off him but Wolf-Fang keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi struggling a bit here.
Wolf-Fang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Akechi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Akechi is working hard here to advance position.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position but Akechi is working away.
Wolf-Fang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Akechi tries to buck Wolf-Fang off but Wolf-Fang is having none of it.
We've been informed that Wolf-Fang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position but Akechi is working away.
Akechi struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolf-Fang tries to move to full mount but Akechi actually manages to regain half guard.
Akechi won't allow Wolf-Fang to pass to mount.
Akechi manages to get to full guard.
Wolf-Fang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wolf-Fang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wolf-Fang wants to stand but Akechi is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akechi, not yet.
Akechi trying to control the position.
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 Jubei Akechi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Akechi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf-Fang.
Akechi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
A swing and a miss from Wolf-Fang.
Akechi feinted with a counter takedown.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Akechi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Akechi.
Wolf-Fang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang keeps the fight on the outside.
Akechi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolf-Fang pinned against the cage. Wolf-Fang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi slips a jab from Wolf-Fang.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Akechi lands a nice hook to Wolf-Fang's body. Wolf-Fang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akechi lands a body shot.
Wolf-Fang avoids the body shot from Akechi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Akechi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akechi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wolf-Fang tries to sprawl but Akechi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Akechi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Akechi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akechi lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Akechi there.
Wolf-Fang tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg.
Wolf-Fang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolf-Fang.
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
Akechi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf-Fang is keeping the position for now.
Akechi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akechi throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi with a nice head shot there.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position.
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
Wolf-Fang wants to control the position but Akechi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Akechi is thwarting Wolf-Fang's attempts to control the position.
Wolf-Fang tries to roll over but Akechi keeps him under control.
Wolf-Fang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akechi distracts Wolf-Fang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wolf-Fang working a defensive guard here.
Akechi wants to pass the guard but Wolf-Fang is keeping the position.
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akechi 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.
Wolf-Fang is controlling Akechi's posture.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang is looking for a triangle but Akechi pushes his legs off easily.
Akechi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf-Fang is keeping the position for now.
Akechi won't allow Wolf-Fang to sweep him here.
Wolf-Fang controlling Akechi's posture.
Akechi distracts Wolf-Fang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Wolf-Fang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akechi is one step ahead there.
Akechi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wolf-Fang working a defensive guard here.
Akechi won't allow Wolf-Fang to sweep him here.
Akechi tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf-Fang is retaining full guard.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position here.
Akechi landing some decent shots from guard.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Akechi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wolf-Fang's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Akechi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akechi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf-Fang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf-Fang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf-Fang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akechi under the eye.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook but Akechi avoids it easily.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Wolf-Fang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang misses with an uppercut. Akechi saw that one coming.
Akechi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf-Fang doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolf-Fang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolf-Fang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wolf-Fang to the mat! Wolf-Fang manages to get full guard.
Akechi with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akechi distracts Wolf-Fang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akechi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Akechi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akechi with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akechi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Akechi won't allow Wolf-Fang to sweep him here.
Wolf-Fang controlling Akechi's posture.
Wolf-Fang is trying to keep Akechi in close.
Akechi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wolf-Fang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akechi manages to get himself to full guard.
Wolf-Fang tries to free his leg and advance position but Akechi is retaining full guard.
Akechi is trying to keep Wolf-Fang in close.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position from guard on top but Akechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akechi working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akechi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akechi has his hands on Wolf-Fang's head, controlling the position.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Wolf-Fang from controlling successfully.
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf-Fang is one step ahead there.
Akechi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolf-Fang is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi controls Wolf-Fang momentarily but Wolf-Fang frees himself.
Akechi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolf-Fang's guard.
Wolf-Fang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akechi landing with the ground and pound.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep here but Akechi controlling him for the moment.
Wolf-Fang pulls Akechi in to control the position.
Akechi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Akechi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akechi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Akechi trying to control but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang has his foot on Akechi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akechi works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolf-Fang pulls Akechi in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wolf-Fang is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Akechi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akechi working for a triangle but Wolf-Fang defends it easily.
Wolf-Fang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akechi is keeping the position for now.
Wolf-Fang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf-Fang laying and praying for a moment but Akechi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Akechi is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jubei Akechi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wolf-Fang scores with a punch to the head.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping left.
Akechi is looking to wear down Wolf-Fang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akechi misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Wolf-Fang misses.
Wolf-Fang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolf-Fang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Akechi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wolf-Fang's head.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep but no luck.
Akechi is in close to Wolf-Fang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Akechi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wolf-Fang's head.
Wolf-Fang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf-Fang, not yet.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akechi distracts Wolf-Fang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akechi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf-Fang can do to turn this around?
Akechi working some strikes from top position.
Akechi lands a couple of digs.
Wolf-Fang wants to control the position but Akechi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wolf-Fang is controlling Akechi's trapped leg to prevent Akechi from advancing to side control.
Wolf-Fang is looking to get back to full guard here but Akechi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Akechi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf-Fang keeps working.
Akechi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Akechi working the body and head with strikes.
Wolf-Fang taking a bit of punishment here - Akechi scoring with strikes.
Wolf-Fang is trying to improve his position.
Akechi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Akechi stalls from top position.
Wolf-Fang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Wolf-Fang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wolf-Fang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akechi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jubei Akechi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akechi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wolf-Fang down.
Wolf-Fang is looking for a sweep.
Akechi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akechi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wolf-Fang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Akechi tries to pass to full mount but Wolf-Fang defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wolf-Fang tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg.
Akechi is keen to just control but Wolf-Fang is a slippery customer.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control but can't.
Akechi winds up and cracks Wolf-Fang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akechi prevents Wolf-Fang from improving his position.
Akechi is nestled in close to Wolf-Fang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akechi is nestled in close to Wolf-Fang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Akechi there.
Wolf-Fang gets back to full guard.
Akechi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wolf-Fang looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Akechi landing with the ground and pound.
Akechi trying to control but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Akechi working some strikes from top position.
Wolf-Fang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akechi manages to get himself to full guard.
Akechi trying to control the position.
Akechi 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.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Akechi had his way with Yamcha Wolf-Fang in 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. This is the final round!
Akechi tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolf-Fang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Akechi wants to clinch up but Wolf-Fang keeps it at a distance.
Wolf-Fang slips a jab and a cross from Akechi.
Wolf-Fang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook but Akechi avoids it easily.
Wolf-Fang throws out a loose jab but Akechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf-Fang moves away.
Wolf-Fang connects with a nice looking jab.
Wolf-Fang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akechi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang missing with a left hand there. Akechi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf-Fang tests Akechi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akechi avoids the body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang lands a jab.
Wolf-Fang looks to throw the jab but Akechi is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akechi fails to land the takedown.
Wolf-Fang throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Akechi swings for the body but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
Wolf-Fang tries to sprawl but Akechi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wolf-Fang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Akechi trying to mount his opponent but Wolf-Fang defends it.
Wolf-Fang trying to control here.
Akechi 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.
Akechi prevents Wolf-Fang from improving his position.
Wolf-Fang manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf-Fang.
Akechi connects with a couple of short punches.
Wolf-Fang is pulling down on Akechi's head to control his posture.
Wolf-Fang is trying to keep Akechi in close.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Akechi is now in half guard.
Wolf-Fang tries to roll over but Akechi keeps him under control.
Wolf-Fang trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi wants to pass to mount but Wolf-Fang is defending the position.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but Akechi postures up.
Jubei Akechi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akechi controlling the action here.
Akechi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wolf-Fang for as long as he can get away with.
Wolf-Fang is looking to improve his position.
Wolf-Fang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akechi prevents Wolf-Fang from improving his position.
That's four 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.
Akechi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wolf-Fang trying to control here.
Akechi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akechi blocks a jab.
Wolf-Fang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wolf-Fang lands a nice hook to Akechi's body. Akechi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akechi slips a straight right by Wolf-Fang.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akechi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolf-Fang finds it's way round the side to connect with Akechi's head.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf-Fang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akechi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamcha Wolf-Fang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akechi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jubei Akechi made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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