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GAMMA#993 Aurelius v Ainsworth PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Watts (ranked 1707 p4p, 1049 weight class) and Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 86 p4p, 55 weight class). Watts comes to the cage accompanied by Shook Ones - By: Mobb Deep. Dispatch Regulator has chosen A Doon Hicky as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts drops his hands momentarily and Dispatch Regulator takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dispatch Regulator slips under a jab from Watts.
Watts throws a front kick aimed at Dispatch Regulator's knee but Dispatch Regulator avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Dispatch Regulator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dispatch Regulator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watts.
Watts cracks Dispatch Regulator with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Watts lands a front kick.
Dispatch Regulator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watts lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Watts misses.
A slow jab from Dispatch Regulator misses its intended target.
Watts tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dispatch Regulator manages to circle out of the way.
Watts throws a lazy uppercut
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a straight right hand.
Watts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watts explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Watts misses with a body shot.
Watts misses the body punch
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Dispatch Regulator.
A telegraphed right hand from Dispatch Regulator misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts misses with a looping left.
Watts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dispatch Regulator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Watts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dispatch Regulator's sensitive parts.
Watts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watts is breathing heavily.
Watts throws a solid leg kick but Dispatch Regulator takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Watts.
A little jabbing left from Dispatch Regulator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Watts misses with a head kick.
Watts misses with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dispatch Regulator checks a low kick from Watts.
Dispatch Regulator feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Watts sprawling to the canvas! Watts rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dispatch Regulator finish him?!
 Watts is rocked!
Watts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Dispatch Regulator engages and cracks Watts with a massive lead left hook - Watts tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Dispatch Regulator is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
A very excited looking Chronian Dispatch Regulator made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Barbosa (ranked 1080 p4p, 1194 weight class) and Patrick River (ranked 140 p4p, 150 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Unfaithful. River comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pantera - Walk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldomir Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
Barbosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
River misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Nice body kick from River.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
River moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from River.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
River takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
River wants to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch position.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into River's body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
River connects with a looping right hand.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
River tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa is wise to it.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
River shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa shows good takedown defense.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but River moved away.
River throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
River swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends River's belly button to the back.
River misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
River is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns River into the cage.
River lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa gets underhooks to prevent River's takedown attempt.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
River has clasped his hands together around Barbosa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no River has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa is working to avoid the ground and pound but River connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of River.
River working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldomir Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Barbosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barbosa takes one on the button.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
River checks the leg kick.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River works the jab nicely.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
River clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
River scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
River misses with a body punch.
River tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Baldomir Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from River.
River misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down River.
Barbosa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River is trying to pull guard but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
River stalls.
River tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River is breathing heavily.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbosa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
River blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
River is trying to stall.
Barbosa pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barbosa with a nice calf kick.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbosa slips under a jab from River.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa jabs at River's body.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Nice cross by River.
River blocks a jab.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldomir Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Barbosa defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.
River shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barbosa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
River looking to control but instead Barbosa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Barbosa pushes River off looking to stand but River dives back in and keeps control.
River looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
River scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barbosa taking some punishment here, with River in his half guard.
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!
Barbosa looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to control here.
River trying to control from Barbosa's half guard. Barbosa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barbosa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River takes a shot to the head.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River cracks Barbosa with a nice body shot.
River misses with a body punch.
River looking to slow down the pace here.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
River looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa 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.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from River.
Barbosa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa blocks the body kick.
That kick from River tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
River throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Baldomir Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through River's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
River displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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 Baldomir Barbosa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldomir Barbosa!
A relieved looking Baldomir Barbosa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane O Malley (ranked 871 p4p, 294 weight class) and Hugo Loris (ranked 80 p4p, 30 weight class). O Malley comes to the cage accompanied by Someone Like Me - by: Jon Connor. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 15 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Loris!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Loris.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Loris sizes up O Malley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Loris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley misses with a right hand
and Loris counters with a thumping low kick.
O Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loris misses with an uppercut. O Malley saw that one coming.
Loris avoids the head kick by O Malley.
Loris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loris.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
O Malley blocks a leg kick.
Loris moves away from the strike by O Malley.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loris.
Loris blocks a jab.
O Malley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Loris.
A telegraphed right hand from O Malley misses the target.
Loris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Loris throws a hook but O Malley avoids it easily.
Nice cross by O Malley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Malley slips under a jab from Loris.
Loris missing with a left hand there. O Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Malley tries to work over Loris's front leg with a kick but Loris checks it.
O Malley defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
O Malley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Loris.
Loris ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
A low kick lands for O Malley.
O Malley throws a shot from downtown. Loris moves away and avoids it.
Shane O Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Loris slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Loris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loris.
Loris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as O Malley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A shot to the liver by Loris. Beautiful body shot.
O Malley throws an off balance right hand
and Loris counters with a stiff right hand.
O Malley misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loris! But no joy.
Loris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from O Malley misses the target.
A jab from Loris finds it's way through O Malley's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Loris throws a low kick but O Malley moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Loris.
O Malley slaps away a takedown attempt from Loris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loris was well out of range. Poor timing from O Malley.
Loris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Loris throws a body punch but O Malley moves out of range.
Loris misses with a straight right.
O Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loris was well out of range. Poor timing from O Malley.
O Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loris slips under a jab from O Malley.
O Malley misses with a body shot
and Loris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Malley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Loris wants to land a leg kick but O Malley is out of range.
A big left from O Malley misses.
O Malley throws a head kick but Loris moves out of range.
Loris misses with a looping left.
O Malley throws out a loose jab but Loris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loris. O Malley does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Malley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loris. That did some damage!
O Malley blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris misses with a straight left.
O Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
Loris thumps O Malley with a low kick.
Loris shoots in for a double leg but O Malley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick lands for Loris.
Loris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Loris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Loris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
A shot to the liver by O Malley. Beautiful body shot.
Loris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Malley misses with a looping right.
Loris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O Malley throwing a counter right hand but Loris manages to avoid it.
Loris slips a jab from O Malley.
Loris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loris throws a hook but O Malley avoids it easily.
Loris scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Malley's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley checks a leg kick.
Loris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loris looks to score with a jab to the body but O Malley is just out of range.
Loris lands with a shot to the body.
Loris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Malley throws a low kick but Loris avoids it.
O Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loris misses with a body shot.
O Malley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Loris moves out of range of the strikes.
Loris slips under a jab from O Malley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Loris.
Loris looks to throw the jab but O Malley is out of range.
Loris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Loris misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Loris 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.
O Malley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hugo Loris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
O Malley misses with a head kick.
O Malley scores with a leg kick.
O Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loris tries to land a leg kick but O Malley saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by O Malley. Beautiful body shot.
Loris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Malley 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 Loris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Loris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
O Malley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Malley blocks a head kick by Loris.
Loris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Loris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shane O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Malley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loris can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Loris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from O Malley misses the target.
O Malley moves out of range as Loris strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
O Malley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Loris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Malley. O Malley obviously looking to wear him down.
O Malley tries to move into range but Loris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O Malley tries to move into range but Loris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Malley is able to avoid easily.
O Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loris moves away.
O Malley walks into a straight right hand from Loris.
A big right from O Malley misses.
Loris takes a head kick and keeps coming.
O Malley connects with a crisp jab.
O Malley lands a right hook to the body.
O Malley connects with a body shot that sends Loris's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loris is looking to score with low kicks.
Loris throws a solid leg kick but O Malley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loris.
Loris needs to keep his hands up - O Malley had a free shot at his head there.
O Malley misses with a body kick.
O Malley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loris connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Malley. O Malley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Malley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Loris is able to avoid easily.
Loris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Loris throws a good cross that connects.
Loris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Malley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Loris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Loris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from O Malley.
Loris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loris misses with a low kick.
O Malley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Loris doesn't seem bothered though.
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
Loris lands a really nice looking cross but O Malley seems unphased.
Loris misses with a body kick.
O Malley misses with a low kick.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Loris is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Loris.
Nice defenses there by Loris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley staying out of range there.
O Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Malley takes a swing at Loris's ribcage but misses.
Loris lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from O Malley misses its intended target.
Loris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Loris's head but Loris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loris connects with a right hand. O Malley shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Loris.
Loris sizes up O Malley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Loris blocks a jab.
Loris with a jab.
O Malley tries to work over Loris's front leg with a kick but Loris checks it.
Good leg kick by Loris.
Loris misses with a hook. O Malley ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Malley wants to slow Loris down by chopping away at his legs.
O Malley slips a straight right by Loris.
O Malley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Loris under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
O Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loris moves away.
O Malley backing away here, and Loris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Loris connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Malley. O Malley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Malley misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
O Malley misses with a hook.
Loris digs a good body shot into O Malley's ribs.
A big left from O Malley misses.
Nice defenses there by O Malley.
O Malley cracks Loris with a good jab.
Loris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Malley's head.
O Malley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Malley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Loris is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loris in side control lands a decent elbow.
Loris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but O Malley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Loris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Loris lands with a shot to the body.
O Malley throws a hook but Loris blocks it.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but O Malley ducks down to avoid it.
O Malley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
Loris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Malley as he avoids it easily.
O Malley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
O Malley throws an off balance right hand
letting Loris counter with a right hand.
A big right from O Malley misses.
O Malley clobbers Loris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Malley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Loris is able to avoid easily.
Loris flicks out a counter leg kick but O Malley steps away.
Loris cracks O Malley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Malley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Loris takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
O Malley with the inside leg kick.
Loris lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loris.
O Malley backing away here, and Loris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Loris misses with a hook. O Malley ducked under it nicely.
Loris throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
O Malley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Loris misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
O Malley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Loris as he connects with a hook.
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Malley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Loris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Loris throws a leg kick but O Malley sees it coming and moves out of range.
O Malley throws a lazy right hand but Loris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Malley moves out of range as Loris strikes.
O Malley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Loris under the eye.
A shot to the body from O Malley misses
and Loris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Malley with a jab.
Loris throws a hook but O Malley avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Loris finds it's target.
O Malley lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Loris missing with a left hand there. O Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hugo Loris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Malley manages to avoid it.
Loris throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Malley.
O Malley 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.
Loris with the inside leg kick.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loris slips a straight right by O Malley.
Loris throws a leg kick that misses.
O Malley lands a body shot.
O Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Loris's head but Loris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Malley checks the leg kick nicely there.
O Malley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
O Malley misses with a leg kick.
Loris connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris throws a lazy uppercut
and O Malley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by O Malley.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loris. That's going to slow O Malley down.
Loris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Malley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loris scrambles back to his feet.
O Malley moves out of range of the leg kick from Loris.
Loris lands an overhand right.
O Malley misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Loris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from O Malley misses.
O Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Loris misses the target.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for O Malley.
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loris throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
Loris lands a leg kick that knocks O Malley off balance momentarily.
O Malley connects with an inside leg kick.
Loris throws a leg kick but O Malley moved away.
O Malley throwing a counter right hand but Loris manages to avoid it.
O Malley moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Malley.
Loris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Malley tries to move into range but Loris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loris 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.
Loris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Malley momentarily.
O Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Loris.
O Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loris throws out the jab.
O Malley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
O Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Malley throws a leg kick but Loris checks it.
Loris lands with a cross.
Loris loads up on a big right hand but O Malley slips the punch.
Loris misses with a body shot.
Loris throws out a loose jab but O Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Loris.
Loris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loris missing with a left hand there. O Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from O Malley.
Shane O Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Malley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hugo Loris.
Well Loris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!
In his post fight interview, Hugo Loris 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 2084 p4p, 561 weight class) and Everest Frank (ranked 110 p4p, 34 weight class). Frank has chosen Knife Talk x Drake ft. 21 Savage x Project Pat as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Herleifr Conchobhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Everest Frank!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conchobhar throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Frank misses with a wild body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Frank 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conchobhar. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frank! But no joy.
Conchobhar catches Frank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Everest Frank has been cut.
Conchobhar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Conchobhar throws a body punch but Frank moves out of range.
Frank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conchobhar throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frank misses with a shot to the body
and Conchobhar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conchobhar throws an off balance right hand
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conchobhar misses with a looping right.
Herleifr Conchobhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conchobhar connects with a body shot that sends Frank's belly button to the back.
Conchobhar avoids the body shot from Frank.
Conchobhar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frank.
Conchobhar throws an off balance right hand
and Frank counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Frank.
Conchobhar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Conchobhar throws out a loose jab but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank is looking for the big counter here.
Frank shoots in but no luck this time.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The strikes coming from Frank are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar tries to escape but Frank is in control.
Conchobhar is looking to get back to his feet here but Frank is keeping cool and he's managed to take Conchobhar's back.
Frank has his opponent's back but Conchobhar is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Frank.
Conchobhar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conchobhar throws a body shot but no joy.
Conchobhar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Frank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frank shoots and misses
and Conchobhar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Conchobhar scores with a jab to the body.
Frank is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Conchobhar rather than just go for the knockout.
Conchobhar just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Conchobhar tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conchobhar misses the shot to the body.
Frank changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frank misses with a body shot.
Herleifr Conchobhar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frank slips a straight right by Conchobhar.
Frank misses with a double jab
and Frank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conchobhar manages to avoid it.
Conchobhar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conchobhar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Frank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Conchobhar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Conchobhar finds it's target.
Conchobhar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frank to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Frank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Conchobhar wants to get back to his feet but Frank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herleifr Conchobhar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Everest Frank's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frank takes a jab right on the kisser.
Conchobhar jabs Frank right on the nose. Frank blinks but takes it well.
Frank throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conchobhar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Everest Frank's cut even more.
Conchobhar misses with a left hand
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Conchobhar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frank counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Conchobhar!
Conchobhar explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Conchobhar slips under a jab.
Frank darts in looking for a takedown but Conchobhar gets double underhooks and turns Frank into the cage.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Conchobhar.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conchobhar lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conchobhar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frank can do to turn this around?
Conchobhar looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely.
Conchobhar cracks Frank on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Frank falls backwards against the cage. Conchobhar follows up with more strikes that drop Frank to his knees. Conchobhar keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Frank! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herleifr Conchobhar!
A relieved looking Herleifr Conchobhar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svend Thorsby (ranked 1095 p4p, 641 weight class) and Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 59 p4p, 35 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsby avoids the body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Thorsby closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorsby.
Batirovenkekikala is leaning against Thorsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thorsby works on Batirovenkekikala's body with a couple of short punches.
Thorsby tries a body shot but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Batirovenkekikala lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
Good body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Thorsby scores with a hook to the body.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala looking to stall.
Thorsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby prevents a body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batirovenkekikala.
Thorsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Batirovenkekikala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby is pushing Batirovenkekikala up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thorsby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thorsby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Batirovenkekikala can turn it around.
Batirovenkekikala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby taking a breather.
Thorsby digs a right hand into Batirovenkekikala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Batirovenkekikala's gas tank.
Thorsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thorsby cracks Batirovenkekikala with a nice body shot.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from Thorsby.
Batirovenkekikala pushes Thorsby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Batirovenkekikala fails to land.
Thorsby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
I was talking to Thorsby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thorsby is working Batirovenkekikala over against the cage.
Thorsby lands with a light punch inside.
Batirovenkekikala misses with some punches.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby is stalling here.
Thorsby wants to stall.
Batirovenkekikala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Batirovenkekikala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
Thorsby taking a breather.
Thorsby leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorsby is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Svend Thorsby.
Batirovenkekikala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to chop away at Thorsby's legs.
Batirovenkekikala just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Batirovenkekikala. No joy for Thorsby on that attempt.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorsby is just out of range.
Batirovenkekikala jabs at Thorsby's body.
The fighters circling - Thorsby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorsby throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thorsby takes one to the side of the head.
Thorsby moves out of range as Batirovenkekikala strikes.
Thorsby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorsby checks the leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut
and Thorsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batirovenkekikala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
A cross from Batirovenkekikala lands.
Batirovenkekikala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorsby.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsby tries to close the distance and clinch but Batirovenkekikala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorsby moves to clinch but Batirovenkekikala breaks away
letting Batirovenkekikala counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorsby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Batirovenkekikala throws a right hand that misses
and Thorsby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorsby throws a sloppy body shot
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorsby thinking.
Thorsby tries a low kick but Batirovenkekikala avoids it.
Batirovenkekikala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorsby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorsby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
As Batirovenkekikala looks to move away, Thorsby throws a big counter combo but Batirovenkekikala just gets out of the way.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a good body shot.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to score with low kicks.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a left hand but Thorsby moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala dominated that round.
That's time! Thorsby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thorsby looks to throw the jab but Batirovenkekikala is out of range.
Batirovenkekikala lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thorsby checks a leg kick.
Thorsby defending well as Batirovenkekikala loads up on a big left hand.
Batirovenkekikala stuns Thorsby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorsby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batirovenkekikala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batirovenkekikala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a straight right. Thorsby didn't see that one coming.
Batirovenkekikala throws an overhand right that lands on Thorsby's shoulder, as Thorsby tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Thorsby. Those never looked like landing.
Thorsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Batirovenkekikala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batirovenkekikala throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from Batirovenkekikala.
It looked like Thorsby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby takes one to the chin there.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Batirovenkekikala is predictable there
and Thorsby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorsby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batirovenkekikala. Batirovenkekikala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a cross.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a left hand but Thorsby moved out of range nicely.
Batirovenkekikala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batirovenkekikala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorsby's head.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook but Thorsby blocks it.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook. Thorsby ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Thorsby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Batirovenkekikala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorsby looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby misses with a head kick.
Thorsby tests Batirovenkekikala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook.
Batirovenkekikala tries to sprawl but Thorsby drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to get back to is feet but Thorsby passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batirovenkekikala wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Thorsby is looking to take a break and control but Batirovenkekikala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batirovenkekikala is letting Thorsby control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to get back to his feet.
Batirovenkekikala is not content to let Thorsby control the position.
Thorsby swings around for an armbar but Batirovenkekikala sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thorsby's guard.
Thorsby keeping moving, preventing Batirovenkekikala from controlling successfully.
Thorsby wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to stand up but Thorsby won't let him.
Thorsby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batirovenkekikala is aware though and is defending well.
Thorsby working a defensive guard but Batirovenkekikala passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorsby is looking to improve his position.
Batirovenkekikala trying to pass the guard but Thorsby defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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 jab from Thorsby finds it's way through Batirovenkekikala's defenses.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick but Thorsby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a wild body shot.
Thorsby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thorsby on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Thorsby finds it's way through Batirovenkekikala's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby tries to close the distance and clinch but Batirovenkekikala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batirovenkekikala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Batirovenkekikala lands a nice hook to Thorsby's body. Thorsby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorsby moves out of range as Batirovenkekikala strikes.
Some wild striking there from Thorsby.
Batirovenkekikala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Thorsby.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorsby slips a straight right by Batirovenkekikala.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Batirovenkekikala, as that shot connected.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook but Thorsby avoids it easily.
Batirovenkekikala avoids a kick to the body.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a hook.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a body shot.
Thorsby thows a body kick. Batirovenkekikala tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Batirovenkekikala just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Batirovenkekikala throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Batirovenkekikala misses the target.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping left.
Batirovenkekikala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorsby.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batirovenkekikala throws a lazy right hand but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batirovenkekikala swings widly with a right hand
and Thorsby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Batirovenkekikala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorsby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Batirovenkekikala misses the target.
It looked like Thorsby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Batirovenkekikala.
Thorsby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thorsby avoids the body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Thorsby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thorsby has managed to clinch.
Thorsby misses with a body punch.
Thorsby prevents a body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svend Thorsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svend Thorsby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Batirovenkekikala takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batirovenkekikala misses with some punches.
Thorsby can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Thorsby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Batirovenkekikala.
A short left from Thorsby.
Thorsby stalling.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from Thorsby.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thorsby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thorsby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorsby lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorsby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby controlling the action here for a moment.
Thorsby taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Thorsby for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorsby.
Thorsby is pushing Batirovenkekikala up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby is looking to control Batirovenkekikala's arms but Batirovenkekikala gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorsby has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Svend Thorsby.
Batirovenkekikala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Thorsby.
It seemed like Batirovenkekikala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Batirovenkekikala finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut.
Thorsby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batirovenkekikala misses the jab.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a left hand but Thorsby moved out of range nicely.
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 Svend Thorsby.
I think Batirovenkekikala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kollaa River (ranked 393 p4p, 1171 weight class) and Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 61 p4p, 169 weight class). Watson has chosen Anarchy in the UK as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kollaa River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson connects with a single shot there.
River throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from River misses its target.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
River swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Watson.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River slips a straight right by Watson.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
River scores with a nice strike.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Watson lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Watson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but River swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River lands a nice hook to Watson's body. Watson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Watson looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
River shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Watson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
River wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy.
River looks up at the clock and then as Watson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, River smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
River scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Watson to see if he's OK.
River wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watson, who protects the arm well.
River wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy.
Watson wants to control but River postures up.
Watson manages to work his way to half guard, despite River's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
River wants to free his trapped foot but Watson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
River is nestled in close to Watson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
River scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson works his way to full guard. Good work.
River with a nice head shot there.
River is fighting to break Watson's control of his arms but Watson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Watson looking for a sweep. Not yet Watson, not yet.
River looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Watson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
River pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Watson controls River momentarily but River frees himself.
River sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watson is pulling down on River's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by River.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Watson staying out of range there.
River throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Watson lands a nice shot that snaps River's head back.
Watson throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Watson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watson scores with a takedown into River's guard.
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 Kollaa River will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from River misses.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
River slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Watson pushing down on River's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Watson seems to be looking for submissions.
Watson seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
River trying to hold on to Watson's head to control him but Watson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
Watson is trying to control the action in half guard but River is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
River is looking to improve his position.
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. River manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
River is looking for a triangle but Watson pushes his legs off easily.
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watson is pushing down on River's leg trying to pass to half guard. River is fighting to maintain full guard but Watson has managed to sneak the leg through.
River trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. River manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Watson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
River looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watson defends it easily.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Watson stays in close to River's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
Watson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Watson slips a straight right by River.
Watson looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
A big left from River misses.
Kollaa River is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson slips under a jab.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson with a lazy takedown attempt
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River backing away here, and Watson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Watson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River lands an overhand right.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River misses the jab.
Watson slips a straight right by River.
Watson tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Watson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watson throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses the jab.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Watson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says River as he avoids it easily.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River misses with a looping left.
A big right from Watson misses.
Watson closes the distance and clinches up with River, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes River against the cage but River circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kollaa River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
River tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Watson scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River takes one to the side of the head.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watson.
River throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
River wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
Watson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work.
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
River trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking to advance position but River won't allow it.
River actively working from the bottom here.
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Watson trying to control from River's half guard. River has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
River wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kollaa River showed his dominance in that final round.
I think River 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kollaa River!
A very excited looking Kollaa River made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roland Weudke (ranked 81 p4p, 224 weight class) and Dougal McCraken (ranked 11 p4p, 28 weight class). McCraken has chosen Bulgine as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from McCraken tenderised Weudke's leg. Weudke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCraken swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Weudke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Weudke slips a jab from McCraken.
Weudke throws a counter high kick but McCraken was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Weudke checks it well.
Good leg kick by Weudke.
Weudke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
A little feinted left hand from Weudke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weudke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCraken lands with an overhand left.
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCraken scores with a jab. Weudke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Weudke misses with a combination
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraken swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Weudke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Weudke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and McCraken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCraken scores with a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
McCraken stalks Weudke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Weudke's face. Weudke staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weudke thinking.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken thumps Weudke with a low kick.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weudke.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weudke throws a front kick that sends McCraken stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Weudke.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weudke.
Weudke is looking to wear down McCraken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken counters with a body kick.
McCraken scores with a body shot.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weudke.
Weudke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Weudke connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
Weudke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Weudke's head.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Weudke off balance momentarily.
McCraken connects with a jab.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Weudke appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McCraken digs a good body shot into Weudke's ribs.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Weudke might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWeudke.
Weudke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weudke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weudke with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weudke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Weudke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weudke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weudke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke throws a body kick that misses.
Weudke checks a low kick from McCraken.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
Weudke avoids the body shot from McCraken.
A quick step to the side and Weudke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick.
Weudke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Weudke throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
McCraken misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken feints and then cracks Weudke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weudke down.
Weudke throws a head kick that McCraken semi-blocks.
It looks like Dougal McCraken has been cut.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Weudke.
A clash of legs there as Weudke blocks the low kick.
Weudke throws a big counter combination but McCraken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow McCraken down.
Weudke dives in for a single leg takedown but McCraken sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCraken tries a quick counter leg kick but Weudke is wise to it.
Weudke tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Weudke back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weudke's elbow.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike.
Weudke manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by McCraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraken.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Weudke ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken scores with a jab.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weudke.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weudke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken is looking to slow Weudke down with leg kicks.
Weudke misses with a straight right.
McCraken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
Weudke tries a head kick but it misses.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weudke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weudke misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCraken digs a good hook to Weudke's body.
McCraken thuds his right hand into Weudke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Weudke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dougal McCraken's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCraken misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
Weudke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken thuds his shin into the meat of Weudke's side.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weudke.
McCraken swinging wildly here.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
Weudke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weudke throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but Weudke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for McCraken.
Weudke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Weudke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken tries a low kick but Weudke avoids it.
Weudke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weudke scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Weudke misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weudke.
Weudke scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken catches Weudke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Weudke throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from McCraken finds it's way through Weudke's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke checks a leg kick.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Weudke is out of range.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken counters with a body kick.
Weudke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCraken is looking to slow Weudke down with leg kicks.
Weudke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Weudke misses the target.
Weudke lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weudke takes one to the chin there.
Weudke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Weudke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
A left lands for McCraken.
Weudke misses with a few strikes there.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Weudke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weudke.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot to the body from McCraken misses
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weudke takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and McCraken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McCraken's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Weudke looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
Weudke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCraken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Weudke if he has to take too many more of those.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Weudke.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
A low kick from McCraken is predictable there
and Weudke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Weudke staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weudke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weudke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weudke misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke blocks a low kick nicely.
Weudke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weudke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Weudke.
A countering left hand to the body from McCraken misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken tests Weudke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weudke on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken thumps Weudke with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken scores with a kick to the midsection.
Weudke misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Weudke tries to work over McCraken's front leg with a kick but McCraken checks it.
Weudke slips under a jab.
Weudke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weudke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Weudke misses the target.
Weudke moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Weudke looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Weudke moved away.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken counters with a body kick.
Weudke throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Weudke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Weudke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken misses with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a straight right hand.
Weudke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McCraken's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Weudke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCraken swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weudke counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCraken. That's going to slow Weudke down.
McCraken throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCraken!
Weudke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Weudke's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a nice head kick!
McCraken takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
Weudke looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Weudke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weudke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Weudke with an uppercut!
McCraken throws a low kick but Weudke avoids it.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke misses with a series of wild punches.
Roland Weudke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
McCraken with a hook.
Weudke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken throws a fast counter high kick but Weudke manages to duck under it in time.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weudke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Weudke.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
McCraken pushes Weudke away with a front kick.
McCraken throws a push kick but Weudke slaps the foot to one side.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken throws a series of punches but Weudke moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Weudke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weudkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
McCraken jabs Weudke right on the nose. Weudke blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weudke at a distance.
A lazy left from McCraken finds it's target.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCraken has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Dougal McCraken thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Jackson (ranked 213 p4p, 119 weight class) and Tam Yu Tai (ranked 27 p4p, 16 weight class). Yu Tai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Invincible Pole Fighter. This should be fireworks!
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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 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Demetrius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tam Yu Tai!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu Tai loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
We've been informed that Yu Tai 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.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Yu Tai pushes him off.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yu Tai moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yu Tai! But no joy.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yu Tai throws out the jab.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yu Tai.
A telegraphed right hand from Yu Tai misses the target.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Yu Tai manages to avoid it.
Yu Tai moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Yu Tai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yu Tai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yu Tai. Yu Tai obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Yu Tai.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yu Tai checks a leg kick.
Jackson moves out of range as Yu Tai strikes.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yu Tai. That one must have hurt.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Yu Tai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.
Yu Tai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yu Tai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Yu Tai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yu Tai.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yu Tai throws out the jab.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Yu Tai moved out of range nicely.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
A short left from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Yu Tai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu Tai tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Yu Tai.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yu Tai swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Yu Tai lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Yu Tai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Yu Tai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Yu Tai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
A body shot lands from Yu Tai.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Nice body punch from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu Tai's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Yu Tai as the two fighters clinch.
Yu Tai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yu Tai blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Yu Tai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Yu Tai is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Yu Tai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yu Tai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Yu Tai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yu Tai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short left from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Yu Tai - that landed with a thud.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Yu Tai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yu Tai.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Yu Tai.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Yu Tai lands a shot to the body.
Yu Tai lands with a left to the head.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yu Tai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yu Tai throws a head punch that misses.
Yu Tai throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yu Tai.
Jackson tries a body shot but Yu Tai blocks it.
Yu Tai works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yu Tai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Yu Tai 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.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yu Tai is able to avoid easily.
And Yu Tai responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Yu Tai tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yu Tai is looking to land body kicks.
Yu Tai feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Yu Tai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yu Tai throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yu Tai lands with a cross.
Yu Tai misses with a low kick.
Yu Tai tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson connects with a leg kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yu Tai counters with a left to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yu Tai throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Yu Tai has double underhooks.
Yu Tai lands an uppercut.
Jackson gets through Yu Tai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yu Tai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tam Yu Tai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yu Tai.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yu Tai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson pushes Yu Tai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yu Tai working aggressively here.
Yu Tai blocking some punches.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yu Tai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yu Tai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Yu Tai controls the action.
Yu Tai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Yu Tai tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yu Tai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Yu Tai.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Yu Tai is working Jackson over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yu Tai blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Yu Tai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yu Tai lands with a light punch inside.
Yu Tai lands a shoulder strike.
Yu Tai lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Yu Tai - that landed with a thud.
Yu Tai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Yu Tai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yu Tai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yu Tai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Yu Tai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yu Tai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yu Tai tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu Tai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yu Tai tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Yu Tai scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Yu Tai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Yu Tai scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yu Tai slows down the pace here.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai lands a left hand.
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yu Tai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yu Tai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Yu Tai cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Yu Tai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yu Tai misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Yu Tai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yu Tai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Yu Tai moved out of range nicely.
Yu Tai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Yu Tai ducks down to avoid it.
Yu Tai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Yu Tai scores with a hook.
Yu Tai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Yu Tai throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Yu Tai connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yu Tai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yu Tai cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yu Tai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu Tai avoids a kick to the body.
Yu Tai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yu Tai.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Yu Tai is avoiding it.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Yu Tai moved out of range nicely.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yu Tai.
Yu Tai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tam Yu Tai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Yu Tai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yu Tai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yu Tai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yu Tai scores with a shot to the body.
Yu Tai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demetrius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yu Tai under the eye.
Yu Tai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Yu Tai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yu Tai lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yu Tai throws out a powerful jab.
Yu Tai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yu Tai looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Yu Tai misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Certified Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yu Tai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yu Tai misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Yu Tai manages to avoid it.
Yu Tai throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai moved away.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yu Tai is just out of range.
Yu Tai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yu Tai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson throws a body punch but Yu Tai moves out of range.
Yu Tai misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Yu Tai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yu Tai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yu Tai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Yu Tai checks it.
Yu Tai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Yu Tai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yu Tai walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Yu Tai lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yu Tai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tam Yu Tai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yu Tai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Yu Tai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yu Tai misses with a head kick.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yu Tai. That's going to slow Jackson down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tam Yu Tai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yu Tai 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tam Yu Tai!
A victorious Tam Yu Tai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Sanguinetti (ranked 239 p4p, 715 weight class) and Mikhail Popkov (ranked 33 p4p, 102 weight class). Orlando Sanguinetti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Sanguinetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popkov tries to move into range but Sanguinetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
Sanguinetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popkov throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanguinetti counters with a straight right hand.
Sanguinetti throws a right hand that misses
and Popkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.
Popkov throws out a leg kick but Sanguinetti moves out of range and Popkov only half commits.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot.
Sanguinetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Popkov with a jab.
Popkov misses with a hook to the body
and Sanguinetti counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Popkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Popkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanguinetti is out of range and Popkov settles back down.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Popkov.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popkov misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses its target.
Popkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Popkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popkov looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses its target.
Popkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Popkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanguinetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanguinetti drops Popkov with a beautiful combination! Popkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sanguinetti is looking for the KO!
 Popkov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguinetti dodges the punch combination from Popkov.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanguinetti finish him?
Sanguinetti steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Popkov is out on his feet! Sanguinetti sets himself and nearly takes Popkov's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Orlando Sanguinetti!
An out of breath Orlando Sanguinetti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aurelius Augustus (ranked 15 p4p, 113 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 3 p4p, 16 weight class). Ainsworth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin'. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 21 - 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 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth blocks a head kick by Augustus.
Augustus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the head.
Augustus digs a good body shot into Ainsworth's ribs.
Augustus misses with a body punch
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus 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.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
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 Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Ainsworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Augustus's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Augustus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A left lands for Augustus.
A solid leg kick lands there for Augustus.
Decent striking displayed by Augustus there.
Augustus lands a really nice looking cross but Ainsworth seems unphased.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Augustus wants to land a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice straight punches there by Augustus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Augustus.
Augustus connects with a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Augustus down.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Nice uppercut lands for Ainsworth. That snapped Augustus's head back.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick.
A jab from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Augustus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth misses with a looping left.
Augustus lands a jab to the head.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Augustus with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Augustus.
Ainsworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ainsworth connects with a single shot there.
Augustus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus avoids it.
Augustus cracks Ainsworth with an open hand slap.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
Augustus throws out a leg kick but Ainsworth moves out of range and Augustus only half commits.
Augustus lands a nice shot that snaps Ainsworth's head back.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Augustus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Augustus moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Augustus throws a front kick aimed at Ainsworth's knee but Ainsworth avoids it well.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Ainsworth there.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus checks it.
Augustus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth misses with a jab to the body
and Augustus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Augustus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ainsworth's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is looking to score with low kicks.
Augustus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Augustus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Ainsworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Augustus with a body shot.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Augustus does it's job there.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
Ainsworth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Augustus.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Augustus avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Augustus.
Augustus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
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 Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Augustus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Augustus - that will leave a mark!
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Augustus tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Augustus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Augustus.
Augustus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Augustus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Augustus misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Augustus throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Augustus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Augustus throws a low kick, looking for Ainsworth's leg but Ainsworth calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Ainsworth scores with the left hand. Augustus knows he should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Augustus.
Ainsworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Augustus lands a slapping body shot.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Augustus.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ainsworth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus moves out of range easily.
Augustus lands a nice looking body shot.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Augustus checks it well.
Augustus lands a nice shot that snaps Ainsworth's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws out a loose jab but Augustus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Augustus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustus.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Augustus moves his leg out of the way.
Augustus lands a leg kick that knocks Ainsworth off balance momentarily.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Augustus's shoulder, as Augustus tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Augustus.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Augustus checks a leg kick nicely.
Augustus swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Augustus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Augustus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Augustus checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Augustus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Augustus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
A left lands for Ainsworth.
Augustus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Aurelius Augustus is winning the standup battle so far.
Augustus works Ainsworth's body with a nice hook.
Ainsworth throws a looping overhand right but Augustus ducks down to avoid it.
Augustus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Ainsworth catches Augustus right on the button with a cross.
Augustus misses with a low kick as Ainsworth jumps back.
Augustus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Augustus.
Augustus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Augustus. That did some damage!
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Augustus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth needs to keep his hands up - Augustus had a free shot at his head there.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Augustus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jab, jab by Ainsworth - just one landing.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth blocks the body kick.
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Augustus's sensitive parts.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Augustus checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Augustus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Augustus's head backwards.
Augustus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth misses with a few strikes there.
Augustus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Augustus lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Augustus!
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Augustus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ainsworth checks it well.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Augustus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Augustus throws a front kick aimed at Ainsworth's knee but Ainsworth avoids it well.
A lazy left from Augustus finds it's target.
Ainsworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Augustus down.
Augustus 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.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth wants to slow Augustus down by chopping away at his legs.
A punch lands to the side of Ainsworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth lands a jab to the head.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Augustus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ainsworth on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Augustus.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Ainsworth finds it's way through Augustus's defenses.
Augustus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick from Augustus.
Augustus lands a lovely overhand right.
Ainsworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Augustus throws a right hand that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a low kick, right behind Augustus 's knee.
Augustus lands with an overhand left.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Augustus checks a leg kick.
Augustus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good work by Augustus as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Augustus 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Ainsworth blocks the leg kick.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Augustus.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Augustus lands a really nice looking cross but Ainsworth seems unphased.
A clash of legs there as Augustus blocks the low kick.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Ainsworth defending well as Augustus loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Augustus lands a glancing blow to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Augustus misses with a right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a left to the body.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Augustus to score with a decent uppercut.
Ainsworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ainsworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Augustus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth wants to slow Augustus down by chopping away at his legs.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Ainsworth moved away.
Ainsworth takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aurelius Augustus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ainsworth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Augustus throws a good cross that connects.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus avoids it.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
Augustus takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Augustus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Augustus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ainsworth tries to work over Augustus's front leg with a kick but Augustus checks it.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Augustus misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Augustus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augustus.
Augustus throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Augustus moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
A cross from Augustus lands.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Augustus tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Augustus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ainsworth throws out the jab.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth checks a low kick from Augustus.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Augustus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Augustus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Augustus.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus lands with a nice body kick.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Augustus checks it.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Augustus cracks Ainsworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ainsworth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Augustus - the referee stops the clock and Ainsworth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Augustus. Ainsworth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Augustus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ainsworth is able to avoid easily.
Augustus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Augustus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ainsworth.
Augustus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Augustus lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Augustus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ainsworth is able to avoid easily.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Ainsworth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Augustus if he has to take too many more of those.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus lands with an overhand left.
Augustus is looking to chop away at Ainsworth's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Augustus catches Ainsworth right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Augustus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus thuds his right hand into Ainsworth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Augustus.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
Augustus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Augustus moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Augustus connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Ainsworth blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Augustus.
A cross from Ainsworth lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus had his way with Wilfred Ainsworth in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augustus.
Ainsworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ainsworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Augustus tries to move into range but Ainsworth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Augustus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Augustus's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that misses
and Augustus counters with a right hand to the body.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Augustus moves out of range as Ainsworth throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Augustus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Augustus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ainsworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Augustus.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Augustus counters with a stiff right hand.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Augustus.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Augustus on the side of the head.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Augustus.
Augustus moves forwards but Ainsworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Augustus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Augustus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Augustus moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
Augustus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Augustus. That did some damage!
Augustus blocks a low kick nicely.
Augustus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Augustus feints and then cracks Ainsworth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ainsworth down.
Augustus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Augustus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Augustus.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ainsworth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Augustus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth looks to land a body kick but Augustus moved away.
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Ainsworth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ainsworth is looking to land body kicks.
Augustus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Augustus connects with a body shot.
Augustus throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Augustus staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Augustus lands a jab to the head.
Augustus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ainsworth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Augustus.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aurelius Augustus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ainsworth sizes up Augustus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Augustus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A counter left hand to the body from Augustus misses its target.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Augustus slips under a jab from Ainsworth.
Augustus moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ainsworth takes one to the chin there.
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 Aurelius Augustus.
Well Augustus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurelius Augustus!
Aurelius Augustus retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Aurelius Augustus 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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