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ENIGMA 119 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert White (ranked 2848 p4p, 2181 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 391 p4p, 314 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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7 - 2 - 0 |
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4 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Albert White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie 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.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.
White controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
White is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
White wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
White wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
White tries to advance to mount but can't.
White looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back!
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and White manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White chips away with some ground and pound.
White landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! White escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
White lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie down.
White creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
White landing strikes.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. White lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from White.
White lands strikes from half guard.
White trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
White trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
White is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
White postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
White misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
White gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. White manages to retain guard.
White has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
White is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
White is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Gracie wants to control but White is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but White has passed into side control.
Gracie looking for a sweep but White has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
White lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
White has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
White is looking for a sweep.
White sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is taking a breather. White says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
White seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
White sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
White working the ground and pound.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, White smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
White lands an elbow.
Gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on White's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but White postures up.
White wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
White is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.
White working the ground and pound.
White working away.
White landing strikes.
White trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
White cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the position well here. White rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on White's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and White manages to turn into his guard.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but White uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
White lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
White is working for a submission of some sort.
White trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White working Gracie over with strikes.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
White is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, White has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
White putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert White showed his dominance in that final round.
I think White 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert White!
An out of breath Albert White 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 2000 p4p, 2101 weight class) and Jake Reaper (ranked 111 p4p, 115 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Reaper counters with a good low kick that Akhtankhanov was not able to check.
Reaper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice cross by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reaper. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reaper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reaper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Reaper's head back.
Reaper misses with a kick to the body.
Reaper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Reaper 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.
Reaper just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Reaper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Reaper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reaper misses with a wild body shot.
Reaper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reaper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReaper.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Reaper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Reaper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reaper down.
Reaper wants to slow Akhtankhanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reaper.
A shot to the body from Reaper misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the body
and Reaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reaper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reaper counters with a low kick, right behind Akhtankhanov 's knee.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
Reaper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov thuds his right hand into Reaper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Reaper slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Reaper off the cage and back into range.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reaper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reaper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Reaper checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot.
Reaper slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Reaper misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Reaper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reaper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reaper counters with a low kick, right behind Akhtankhanov 's knee.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
Reaper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reaper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body. Reaper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov misses the body punch
and Reaper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Reaper moves his leg out of the way.
Reaper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akhtankhanov's sensitive parts.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and Reaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the head.
Reaper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Reaper has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov motions for Reaper to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Reaper moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reaper checks a leg kick.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reaper's head.
Reaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reaper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Reaper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Reaper's front leg with a kick but Reaper checks it.
Reaper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Reaper counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov connects with a jab.
Reaper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reaper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akhtankhanov is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
As Akhtankhanov backs off Reaper throws a huge counter combo but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it all.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Reaper counters with a straight right hand.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the head.
Akhtankhanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Reaper might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akhtankhanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Reaper misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Reaper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reaper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Reaper blocks it.
Reaper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Reaper takes one to the chin there.
Reaper slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
A nice side step and Reaper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Reaper.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming.
Reaper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reaper is out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Reaper.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Reaper looks to land a body kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Reaper moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reaper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Reaper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Reaper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reaper's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov cracks Reaper with an open hand slap.
Reaper checks a leg kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Reaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reaper throws a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a leg kick but Reaper saw it coming and moves away.
Reaper flicks out a counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Reaper counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reaper checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice side step and Reaper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reaper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reaper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Reaper counters with a low kick, right behind Akhtankhanov 's knee.
Akhtankhanov catches Reaper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Reaper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Reaper's head back.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reaper misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Reaper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Reaper.
Reaper moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Reaper slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Reaper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Reaper's shoulder, as Reaper tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Reaper counters with an outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Reaper counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and Reaper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reaper counters with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Reaper.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Reaper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Reaper moved out of range.
Reaper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reaper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Reaper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reaper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reaper misses with a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reaper's knee momentarily.
Reaper swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Reaper blocks a leg kick.
Reaper misses with a double jab
and Akhtankhanov counters with a series of strikes. Reaper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov cracks Reaper with an open hand slap.
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!
Reaper lands a nice shot that snaps Akhtankhanov's head back.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reaper.
Reaper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jake Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov throws a sloppy body shot
letting Reaper counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Reaper looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reaper can do to turn this around?
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Reaper was well out of range.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Reaper as he checks the leg kick.
Reaper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akhtankhanov with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reapers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
A jab from Reaper misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaper throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reaper just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reaper! But no joy.
Reaper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reaper scrambles back to his feet.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Reaper is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Reaper.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and Reaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 Akhtankhanov is rocked!
Reaper looks to land a combination but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Reaper tries a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Reaper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reaper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Akhtankhanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Reaper.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
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 Aslanbek Akhtankhanov.
Well Akhtankhanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 1283 p4p, 1437 weight class) and Iago Farfan (ranked 177 p4p, 195 weight class). Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iago Farfan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farfan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Farfan.
A punch combination from Farfan misses.
Batirovenkekikala throws a lazy uppercut
and Farfan counters with a nice uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook but Farfan avoids it easily.
Farfan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batirovenkekikala loads up on a big right hand but Farfan slips the punch.
It seemed like Farfan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farfan with a nice calf kick.
Farfan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Farfan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farfan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batirovenkekikala misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Farfan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Farfan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batirovenkekikala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batirovenkekikala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Batirovenkekikala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farfan.
Farfan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Batirovenkekikala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batirovenkekikala throws a looping overhand right but Farfan ducks down to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farfan lands with an overhand left.
Farfan feints and then cracks Batirovenkekikala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Batirovenkekikala down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Farfan there.
Farfan 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.
Farfan throws a leg kick but Batirovenkekikala moved away.
Batirovenkekikala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batirovenkekikala punishes Farfan's body with a nice straight punch.
Batirovenkekikala throws a lazy right hand but Farfan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farfan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Farfan thuds a left hand into Batirovenkekikala's body.
Batirovenkekikala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Farfan lands with a nice body punch.
Farfan digs a good body shot into Batirovenkekikala's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Batirovenkekikala as he checks the leg kick.
Farfan looks to land a right hand but Batirovenkekikala moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Batirovenkekikala checks a leg kick.
Farfan 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.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Farfan counters with a good low kick that Batirovenkekikala was not able to check.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a right hand
and Farfan counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
Farfan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Batirovenkekikala slips a straight right by Farfan.
A quick step to the side and Batirovenkekikala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farfan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Farfan misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfan thumps Batirovenkekikala with a low kick.
Farfan misses with a body kick.
A jab from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Batirovenkekikala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook. Farfan ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Farfan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batirovenkekikala cracks Farfan with a good jab.
Batirovenkekikala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Batirovenkekikala.
Farfan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Batirovenkekikala had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Farfan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iago Farfan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Farfan throws a body shot but no joy.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farfan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farfan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Farfan.
Farfan lunges at Batirovenkekikala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batirovenkekikala's hand.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut. Farfan saw that one coming.
Farfan scoring well with a low kick there.
Batirovenkekikala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farfan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan lands a nice looking body kick.
Farfan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farfan with the inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Batirovenkekikala might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farfan counters with a nice uppercut.
Farfan moves out of range of the strikes.
Batirovenkekikala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Farfan checks it well.
Farfan slips under a jab from Batirovenkekikala.
Farfan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
Farfan throws out a counter right but Batirovenkekikala avoids it with no problem.
Farfan misses with an uppercut. Batirovenkekikala saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batirovenkekikala. Farfan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut. Farfan saw that one coming.
Farfan missing with a left hand there. Batirovenkekikala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfan misses with a lunging right hand
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a nice leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook
and Farfan counters with a left and a right that stings Batirovenkekikala.
Farfan throws a leg kick that misses.
Farfan throws a hook but Batirovenkekikala avoids it easily.
Farfan with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a right hand but Farfan moved out of range.
Farfan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batirovenkekikala's sensitive parts.
Farfan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Farfan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farfan throws the left hand but Batirovenkekikala avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batirovenkekikala's sensitive parts.
Farfan lands a leg kick that knocks Batirovenkekikala off balance momentarily.
Farfan throws a leg kick which misses Batirovenkekikala's front leg but catches the back leg as Batirovenkekikala tries to avoid it.
Farfan scores with a jab to the body.
Farfan slips a jab and a cross from Batirovenkekikala.
Farfan scores with a hook.
Farfan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batirovenkekikala's sensitive parts.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a jab to the body.
Farfan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a left hand
and Farfan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Farfan as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Farfan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farfan lunges at Batirovenkekikala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batirovenkekikala's hand.
Farfan tests Batirovenkekikala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batirovenkekikala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farfan lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iago Farfan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Farfan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farfan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Batirovenkekikala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Farfan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batirovenkekikala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batirovenkekikala appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Farfan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farfan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Farfan scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farfan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook
and Farfan counters with a right hand to the body.
Farfan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a leg kick.
Farfan feints and then cracks Batirovenkekikala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Batirovenkekikala down.
Batirovenkekikala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farfan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Farfan lands with a straight right. Batirovenkekikala didn't see that one coming.
Farfan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batirovenkekikala at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Farfan connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farfan punishes Batirovenkekikala's body with a nice straight punch.
Batirovenkekikala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Iago Farfan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farfan lands a leg kick that knocks Batirovenkekikala off balance momentarily.
Batirovenkekikala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farfan.
Batirovenkekikala's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Farfan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Batirovenkekikala gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Farfan points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Batirovenkekikala wakes up just in time to hear Farfan thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iago Farfan!
A victorious Iago Farfan 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandlenkosi Thulani (ranked 1890 p4p, 1250 weight class) and Leonardo Narushima (ranked 237 p4p, 174 weight class). Narushima has chosen Chemistry - Heartbeat (Deepforces Remix) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mandlenkosi Thulani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Narushima !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thulani tries to clinch
and Narushima counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thulani tries to clinch but Narushima moves out of range.
And Narushima responds with a good body kick, but Thulani manages to step out the way in time.
Narushima loads up on a big right hand but Thulani slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Thulani. That snapped Narushima 's head back.
 It looks like Leonardo Narushima has been cut.
Thulani has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Narushima moves out of range of the strikes.
Narushima thinks about the counter body kick.
Thulani moves out of range as Narushima throws a body kick.
Narushima walks into a stiff left hand from Thulani.
Thulani misses with a hook
and Narushima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut.
Thulani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thulani misses the body punch
and Narushima counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thulani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thulani comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Narushima just misses with a punch to the body.
Thulani swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thulani swings away with a body shot that misses
and Narushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima scores with a nice body kick.
Narushima slips a jab and a cross from Thulani.
Narushima was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thulani is breathing heavily.
Thulani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Narushima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Narushima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thulani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Narushima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Narushima lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thulani will feel that in the morning.
Narushima with a nice cross.
Thulani throws an off balance right hand
and Narushima counters with a thumping low kick.
Narushima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Narushima lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narushima thows a body kick. Thulani tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thulani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Narushima .
Narushima misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Thulani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Narushima . Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Narushima .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Narushima .
Narushima cracks Thulani with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Narushima has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thulani to stand back up!
Thulani is rocked!
Narushima lands a right hook to the body.
Narushima cracks Thulani with a left hook right on the temple and Thulani goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Narushima lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Thulani is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Narushima !
Leonardo Narushima thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BIshop Bonesteel (ranked 605 p4p, 776 weight class) and DaMatti Matikainen (ranked 68 p4p, 93 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, BIshop Bonesteel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DaMatti Matikainen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonesteel connects with a single shot there.
Matikainen swings for the body but Bonesteel moves out of range.
Bonesteel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matikainen tries to keep at a distance but Bonesteel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bonesteel blocking some punches.
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonesteel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonesteel.
Matikainen swinging wildly here.
BIshop Bonesteel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonesteel throws a nice head kick!
It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonesteel.
Matikainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonesteel with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonesteel throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel clinches.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Bonesteel manages to break the clinch.
Bonesteel checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen clinches up with Bonesteel and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonesteel.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Matikainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonesteel.
Matikainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonesteel misses with some punches.
Bonesteel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonesteel misses with the head strike.
Matikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonesteel backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matikainen.
Bonesteel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matikainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bonesteel throws a head kick but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonesteel throws out the jab.
Matikainen feints a counter leg kick.
Bonesteel tries to clinch up
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonesteel.
Matikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonesteel misses with some punches.
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matikainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel stuns Matikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws a push kick but Matikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Matikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonesteel throws a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bonesteel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonesteel can pounce on him.
Bonesteel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matikainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Bonesteel closes the distance and clinches.
Bonesteel tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonesteel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
Bonesteel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Bonesteel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matikainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bonesteel scores with a nice strike.
Bonesteel tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matikainen misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bonesteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Bonesteel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bonesteel feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonesteel misses with a looping right.
Matikainen wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BIshop Bonesteel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A good leg kick by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel lands the left hand.
Bonesteel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matikainen can do to turn this around?
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonesteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonesteel.
Bonesteel moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonesteel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Matikainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Bonesteel is wise to it.
A jab from Bonesteel misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonesteel throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
BIshop Bonesteel is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonesteel lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonesteel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bonesteel duly obliges.
Bonesteel scores with a jab.
Matikainen pushes Bonesteel up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonesteel breaks from the clinch.
Bonesteel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matikainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonesteel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonesteel moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
Bonesteel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matikainen with a hook.
Bonesteel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matikainen on the side of the head.
Matikainen wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonesteel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonesteel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bonesteel moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonesteel is just out of range.
Bonesteel walks into a jab.
It looks like BIshop Bonesteel has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matikainen just manages to avoid it.
Bonesteel tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bonesteel clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonesteel blocks a body shot from Matikainen.
Bonesteel has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body.
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Matikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonesteel closes the distance and pushes Matikainen back into the cage.
Matikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonesteel's elbow.
Matikainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bonesteel fails to land.
Bonesteel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonesteel pushes Matikainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonesteel lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Bonesteel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BIshop Bonesteel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonesteel breaks the clinch.
Bonesteel lunges at Matikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matikainen's hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonesteel throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Bonesteel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bonesteel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That has opened up DaMatti Matikainen's cut even more.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Bonesteel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matikainen counters with a nice body shot.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Bonesteel saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BIshop Bonesteel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bonesteel throws a wild body kick that Matikainen sees coming a mile off.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonesteel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bonesteel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonesteel tries to bum rush Matikainen with a series of wild strikes but Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matikainen moves out of range as Bonesteel throws a body kick.
Matikainen is looking for the big counter here.
Bonesteel ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Bonesteel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matikainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonesteel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bonesteel misses with a looping left.
Matikainen tries to clinch there but Bonesteel circles away.
Bonesteel 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bonesteel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonesteel.
Matikainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bonesteel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen throws out a counter right but Bonesteel avoids it with no problem.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel tries to land a front kick but Matikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matikainen is looking for the big counter here.
Matikainen misses with a two punch combination.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Bonesteel saw that one coming.
Bonesteel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bonesteel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Bonesteel backs off Matikainen throws a huge counter combo but Bonesteel manages to avoid it all.
Bonesteel clinches.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Matikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen tries to work over Bonesteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonesteel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Bonesteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonesteel misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonesteel has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Bonesteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Bonesteel misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen lands a left hand.
Bonesteel misses with the head strike.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonesteel throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Bonesteel swats away the attempt to clinch by Matikainen.
Matikainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel throws the kick towards the body but Matikainen avoids it.
Bonesteel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bonesteel rushes Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonesteel.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonesteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonesteel lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonesteel scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonesteel has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonesteel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matikainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonesteel.
BIshop Bonesteel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonesteel misses with some punches.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Bonesteel.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonesteel lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonesteel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonesteel.
Matikainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonesteel throws a head punch that misses.
Bonesteel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Matikainen working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonesteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Matikainen tries to work over Bonesteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matikainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
BIshop Bonesteel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonesteel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BIshop Bonesteel!
BIshop Bonesteel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 626 p4p, 857 weight class) and Yannick Sakala (ranked 91 p4p, 117 weight class). Dispatch Regulator comes to the cage accompanied by A Doon Hicky. Sakala has chosen Pole Pole as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yannick Sakala!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakala throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dispatch Regulator to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakala scores with the left hand. Dispatch Regulator knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakala.
Sakala misses with a straight left.
Dispatch Regulator connects with the punch.
Dispatch Regulator jabs at Sakala's body.
Dispatch Regulator tries a low kick but Sakala avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dispatch Regulator. That's going to slow Sakala down.
Dispatch Regulator tried to score with a low kick but Sakala checks it.
Sakala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sakala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakala! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakala swings widly with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dispatch Regulator takes the fight into the clinch.
Sakala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sakala.
A frustrated look appears on Sakala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakala pushes Dispatch Regulator back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dispatch Regulator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dispatch Regulator tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dispatch Regulator's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dispatch Regulator misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dispatch Regulator stalling in the clinch but Sakala improves position.
Sakala lands with a light punch inside.
Dispatch Regulator tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dispatch Regulator cracks Sakala with a nice body shot.
Dispatch Regulator struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakala controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakala.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a shot to the side of Sakala's head.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a punch to the body.
Dispatch Regulator working aggressively here.
Dispatch Regulator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dispatch Regulator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to land body kicks.
Dispatch Regulator lands an overhand right.
Dispatch Regulator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dispatch Regulator tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakala avoided it.
Sakala throws out a loose jab but Dispatch Regulator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dispatch Regulator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dispatch Regulator takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sakala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator wants to clinch up but Sakala keeps it at a distance.
Dispatch Regulator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakala moves away.
Sakala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Sakala finds it's way through Dispatch Regulator's defenses.
Sakala throws a big shot that misses.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakala was well out of range. Poor timing from Dispatch Regulator.
Sakala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Dispatch Regulator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dispatch Regulator.
Sakala appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a left hand
and Sakala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dispatch Regulator misses the jab.
Sakala throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dispatch Regulator counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dispatch Regulator misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dispatch Regulator darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sakala throws a sloppy head kick and Dispatch Regulator moves out of range easily.
Dispatch Regulator feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sakala throws a poor cross that misses
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakala throws a head kick but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range.
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 Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chronian Dispatch Regulator's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sakala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dispatch Regulator tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakala avoided it.
Dispatch Regulator takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakala is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dispatch Regulator doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Sakala crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Sakala's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
A victorious Chronian Dispatch Regulator 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Reefer (ranked 302 p4p, 652 weight class) and Marcus Shakes (ranked 36 p4p, 75 weight class). Shakes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. About the Money- T.I. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reefer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Shakes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Reefer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shakes checks a leg kick.
Shakes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Jim Reefer has been cut.
Shakes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reefer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reefer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shakes tries to clinch but Reefer is having none of it.
Shakes misses with a wild body shot.
Shakes missing with a left hand there. Reefer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shakes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shakes misses with a straight left.
Shakes misses with an uppercut.
Shakes throws a hook to the side of Reefer's head but Reefer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reefer throwing a counter right hand but Shakes manages to avoid it.
Reefer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Reefer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shakes.
Reefer half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer walks into a stiff left hand from Shakes.
Reefer throws an overhand right that lands on Shakes's shoulder, as Shakes tries to avoid the shot.
Shakes scores with a nice right hand.
Reefer is rocked!
Reefer get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Reefer stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Shakes runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Shakes!
Marcus Shakes is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Marcus Shakes 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Harris Reed (ranked 163 p4p, 461 weight class) and Ivan Draganov (ranked 24 p4p, 67 weight class). Reed kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beethoven's 5th Symphony. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harris Reed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Draganov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Draganov.
Draganov works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Draganov cracks a nice hook into Reed's ribs.
Draganov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reed.
We've been hearing reports that Reed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Draganov lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Draganov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Draganov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Draganov lands a nice hook to Reed's body. Reed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draganov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draganov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Draganov moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draganov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed swings for the body but Draganov moves out of range.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draganov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Draganov.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draganov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Draganov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Draganov with a nice calf kick.
Draganov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Draganov works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Reed on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reed moves out of range as Draganov throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Draganov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Draganov misses with a leg kick
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Draganov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Draganov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Draganov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Draganov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Draganov.
Ivan Draganov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draganov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Draganov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Draganov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draganov.
Draganov is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draganov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Draganov connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed avoids the body shot from Draganov.
Draganov tries to clinch there but Reed circles away.
Reed connects with a looping right hand.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Draganov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Draganov thuds his shin into the meat of Reed's side.
Draganov with a nice calf kick.
Reed takes one on the button.
Draganov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Reed lands a right hand from hell, dropping Draganov. Reed pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed retains his lightweight title!
Harris Reed thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Albatross (ranked 176 p4p, 305 weight class) and Koa Bouddi (ranked 6 p4p, 15 weight class). Koa Bouddi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koa Bouddi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albatross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bouddi under the eye.
Bouddi tests Albatross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bouddi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Albatross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bouddi misses with a left hand
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Bouddi is rocked!
Bouddi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross misses with a series of wild punches.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouddi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bouddi tries to clinch
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bouddi is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
Bouddi tries to move into range but Albatross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bouddi ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bouddi feints and then cracks Albatross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Albatross down.
Bouddi seems to have recovered his senses.
Bouddi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Albatross cracks Bouddi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bouddi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Albatross pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bouddi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Albatross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yaden Dhargey (ranked 128 p4p, 382 weight class) and Agansing Rai (ranked 19 p4p, 61 weight class). Dhargey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gyallu - Anthem of Tibet. Rai has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Agansing Rai was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yaden Dhargey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agansing Rai!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhargey connects with a body shot.
Rai 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.
Dhargey misses with an uppercut
and Rai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Dhargey.
Rai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dhargey.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dhargey.
Rai scores with a nice strike.
Dhargey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rai.
Rai looks to land a right hand but Dhargey moved out of range.
Rai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhargey.
Rai misses with a right hand
and Rai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dhargey lands a slapping body shot.
Dhargey misses with a looping left.
A big right from Dhargey misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rai! But no joy.
Rai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dhargey to counter with a crisp jab.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Dhargey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dhargey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Rai misses.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dhargey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dhargey misses with an uppercut
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dhargey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rai drops his hands momentarily and Dhargey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dhargey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dhargey on the side of the head.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Dhargey is just out of range.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dhargey throws a hook to the side of Rai's head but Rai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaden Dhargey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai moves out of range as Dhargey strikes.
Rai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rai enables Dhargey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dhargey throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey postures up and lands a big shot to Rai's brow.
Rai looking to control.
Rai wants to sweep here but Dhargey controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhargey landing some decent shots from guard.
Rai wants to sweep here but Dhargey controlling him for the moment.
Dhargey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dhargey passes Rai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai is trying to stand up here but Dhargey is controlling him well.
Dhargey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dhargey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dhargey wants to control but Rai is keeping him busy.
Dhargey is really struggling to control Rai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rai is looking to control Dhargey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rai avoid being mounted?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dhargey works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dhargey. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dhargey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dhargey showed some decent athleticism there.
Rai won't allow Dhargey to pass to mount.
Dhargey winds up and cracks Rai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dhargey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhargey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dhargey is looking to take a break and control but Rai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rai trying to control here.
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 Yaden Dhargey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dhargey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dhargey tries for a takedown but Rai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rai blocks a jab.
Dhargey has managed to clinch.
Rai tries to throw a body punch but Dhargey avoids it by throwing Rai back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rai.
Dhargey has a couple of punches blocked by Rai.
Rai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dhargey controls his hands.
Dhargey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dhargey walks into a jab.
Dhargey fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Dhargey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Rai misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai slips a straight right by Dhargey.
Dhargey misses with a hook.
Rai throws a hook to the side of Dhargey's head but Dhargey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dhargey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rai sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Dhargey.
Rai lands with a cross.
Dhargey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dhargey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai lands a body punch.
Dhargey blocking some punches.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dhargey.
Rai lands with a light punch inside.
Dhargey can't find room to land a body shot as Rai controls the action.
Dhargey is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rai can't fight it off and eventually Dhargey manages to take the fight to the floor. Rai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rai wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dhargey manages to pass to side control.
Rai wants to improve his position but Dhargey is controlling well.
Rai gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dhargey's guard.
Dhargey working a defensive guard but Rai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dhargey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rai wants to stand but Dhargey has his arm trapped.
Rai tries to stand but Dhargey controls the position and pulls Rai into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rai defends well.
Dhargey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dhargey, up you get!
Dhargey throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rai counter with a right hand.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Dhargey's shoulder, as Dhargey tries to avoid the shot.
Rai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dhargey's hands.
Dhargey throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it.
Rai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dhargey wants to work for an arm triangle but Rai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhargey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dhargey is thwarting Rai's attempts to control the position.
Rai tries to roll over but Dhargey keeps him under control.
Dhargey stops Rai from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Dhargey there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dhargey connects with a nice short shot to Rai's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Agansing Rai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dhargey avoids the head kick by Rai.
A little feinted left hand from Dhargey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dhargey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Rai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dhargey blocks a head kick by Rai.
Rai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dhargey counters with a nice uppercut.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Dhargey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Dhargey misses its intended target.
Dhargey slips a jab from Rai.
Nice defenses there by Dhargey.
An attempted straight right counter from Dhargey misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rai, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhargey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dhargey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rai looks to land a left hand but Dhargey moved out of range nicely.
Dhargey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dhargey ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Dhargey ducks down to avoid it.
Dhargey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rai to the ground. Dhargey is now in Rai's guard.
Rai has momentary wrist control but Dhargey slips an elbow through the middle.
Rai looking for a sweep. Not yet Rai, not yet.
Dhargey trying to control but Rai is working from the bottom.
Dhargey cracks Rai with a solid left hand.
Dhargey looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dhargey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dhargey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dhargey.
Dhargey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dhargey prevents Rai from getting back to his feet.
Dhargey wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Dhargey preventing the sweep.
Dhargey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rai is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rai wants to hit a sweep here but Dhargey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rai there!
Rai working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey landing strikes from the mount.
Rai working to try and regain half guard.
Rai is still trying to improve position.
Rai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rai is looking to stand up but Dhargey won't let him.
Dhargey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dhargey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rai trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhargey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rai is looking to stand up but Dhargey won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaden Dhargey clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target.
Rai tries to bum rush Dhargey with a series of wild strikes but Dhargey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rai jabs at Dhargey's body.
Dhargey throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dhargey slips a jab from Rai.
Donk. Rai catches Dhargey right on the button with a cross.
Dhargey scores with a jab to the head.
Dhargey rushes Rai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dhargey fails to land.
Rai stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dhargey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dhargey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dhargey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dhargey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dhargey misses with a punch on the inside.
Rai breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhargey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rai misses with a wild body shot.
Dhargey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Rai connects with a single shot there.
Rai misses with a body shot.
Agansing Rai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dhargey throws a lazy uppercut
and Rai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dhargey lands a jab.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Rai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rai misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Dhargey misses the target.
Dhargey punishes Rai's body with a nice straight punch.
Rai takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for Rai.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dhargey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rai digs a good body shot into Dhargey's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rai.
Dhargey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai misses with a looping left.
A big right from Dhargey misses.
Rai misses with a hook. Dhargey ducked under it nicely.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhargey.
Dhargey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target.
Dhargey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rai on the side of the head.
Dhargey misses with a looping left.
Dhargey looks to land a left hand but Rai moved out of range nicely.
Rai misses with a hook. Dhargey ducked under it nicely.
Rai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dhargey.
Dhargey slips under a jab from Rai.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Dhargey finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai lands a nice shot to the body.
Rai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rai looks to land a right hand but Dhargey moved out of range.
Dhargey takes one on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dhargey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dhargey scores with a nice head shot.
Rai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dhargey.
Dhargey staying out of range there.
Rai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhargey.
Dhargey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dhargey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Dhargey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai lands with a straight right. Dhargey didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dhargey throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
Dhargey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rai walks into a jab.
Dhargey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rai missing with a left hand there. Dhargey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhargey.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dhargey.
Rai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dhargey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Dhargey is just out of range.
Dhargey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dhargey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agansing Rai dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dhargey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dhargey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dhargey throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Dhargey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rai doesn't seem bothered though.
Dhargey is looking to clinch but Rai is avoiding it.
Dhargey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rai thinks about the counter body kick.
A jab lands there for Dhargey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dhargey.
Rai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dhargey throws a lazy uppercut
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Dhargey clinches.
Rai manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai misses with a lunging right hand
and Dhargey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rai misses with a hook. Dhargey ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
Dhargey ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Rai looks to land a combination but Dhargey avoids it well.
Rai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dhargey.
Rai misses with a double jab.
Dhargey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dhargey.
Dhargey slips a straight right by Rai.
Dhargey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Dhargey is just out of range.
Rai misses with a few strikes there.
Dhargey scores with a takedown into Rai's 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!
Dhargey controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey throwing strikes from guard but Rai blocks nicely.
Dhargey trying to control but Rai is working from the bottom.
Rai looking to control.
Rai wants to sweep here but Dhargey controlling him for the moment.
Dhargey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey connects with a couple of short punches.
Rai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhargey is one step ahead there.
Dhargey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rai's head.
Dhargey postures up.
Dhargey lands a couple of elbows.
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.
Dhargey stands up over Rai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rai wants to stand but Dhargey is controlling the position.
Dhargey with a nice head shot there.
Dhargey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rai looking for a sweep. Not yet Rai, not yet.
Dhargey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dhargey has managed to get both his arms back between Rai's legs - danger averted.
Dhargey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaden Dhargey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dhargey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaden Dhargey!
Yaden Dhargey retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Yaden Dhargey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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