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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Ford (ranked 3734 p4p, 3015 weight class) and Randy Graham (ranked 172 p4p, 136 weight class). Ford comes to the cage accompanied by Trivium - Strife . Ed Ford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ed Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randy Graham!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford wants to land a leg kick but Graham is out of range.
A jab from Ford misses.
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ford, pushing him back against the cage.
Graham pulls Ford into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham pushes a forearm under Ford's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ford is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Graham!
Randy Graham 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Regueiro (ranked 1110 p4p, 1428 weight class) and Nedser Kiely (ranked 48 p4p, 54 weight class). Kiely is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hammer Smash Face. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Julio Regueiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regueiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiely counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Kiely.
Kiely throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Kiely ducked under it nicely.
Kiely digs a good hook to Regueiro's body.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiely throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Kiely lands a slapping body shot.
Kiely fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kiely takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Regueiro.
Regueiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiely manages to avoid it.
Kiely throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Kiely ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Kiely tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiely.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro jabs Kiely right on the nose. Kiely blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiely cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Regueiro.
Kiely misses with the combination.
Regueiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiely ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiely.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiely was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Kiely is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Regueiro rather than just go for the knockout.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Kiely misses.
Kiely throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro lands with a cross.
Regueiro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kiely back to the cage. Regueiro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiely displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Regueiro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Kiely looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Kiely gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nedser Kiely is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiely stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiely. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro throws a shot to the body.
Kiely misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiely.
Kiely throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kiely looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kiely moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Kiely misses with a body shot
and Regueiro counters with a straight right hand.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiely was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Kiely steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Kiely takes a jab right on the kisser.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Kiely's head but Kiely sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiely scores with a body shot.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kiely.
Jab, jab by Kiely - just one landing.
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Kiely in a clinch.
Regueiro lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Regueiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiely tries to throw a body punch but Regueiro avoids it by throwing Kiely back against the cage.
Regueiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiely taking a breather.
Kiely lands a hook that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Regueiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kielys head.
Regueiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiely's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Regueiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiely's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiely lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Regueiro fails to land.
Kiely digs a right hand into Regueiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Regueiro's gas tank.
Kiely digs a right hand underneath Regueiro's ribcage. Regueiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kiely lands a right hand.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Regueiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiely tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it.
Kiely lands a left hand.
Kiely leaning against his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Kiely's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiely digs a right hand into Regueiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Regueiro's gas tank.
Kiely blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kiely lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Kiely blocks an uppercut.
Kiely pushes Regueiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kiely.
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 Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kiely misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Kiely lands a jab to Regueiro's midsection.
Regueiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kiely lands a nice looking body shot.
Regueiro tries to clinch there but Kiely circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiely! But no joy.
Regueiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Regueiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiely. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Kiely moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Kiely.
Kiely looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Regueiro is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiely circles away quickly and effectively.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Kiely.
An attempted straight right counter from Regueiro misses the target.
Nedser Kiely seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiely moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Kiely is out of range.
Kiely fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiely uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Kiely with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiely displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiely! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Kiely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiely! But no joy.
Kiely ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
Regueiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kiely punishes Regueiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Regueiro tries for a takedown but Kiely circles away easily
and Kiely counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiely takes a jab right on the kisser.
Regueiro moves in looking to clinch but Kiely pushes him off.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Regueiro rushes Kiely and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro blocks an uppercut.
Kiely can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro presses Kiely against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kiely blocking some punches.
Regueiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Kiely - that landed with a thud.
Kiely throws a head punch that misses.
Kiely takes a shot to the head.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiely looking to slow down the pace here.
Kiely misses with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Kiely.
Kiely blocks an uppercut.
Regueiro blocking some punches.
Regueiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiely.
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Kiely.
Kiely tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiely. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiely swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Regueiro 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.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiely counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiely throws out the jab.
Regueiro instigates a clinch.
Kiely lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiely throws a head punch that misses.
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiely takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Kiely throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Kiely does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiely looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Regueiro scores with a leg kick.
Kiely dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Kiely.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the body.
Kiely throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Regueiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiely doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kiely lands a jab to Regueiro's midsection.
Kiely takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kiely takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Kiely moves out of range.
Regueiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kiely fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Regueiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiely takes a jab right on the kisser.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiely is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Kiely misses.
A shot to the liver by Regueiro. Beautiful body shot.
Kiely takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Kiely was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nedser Kiely will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Regueiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Regueiro - just one landing.
Kiely misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro digs a good body shot into Kiely's ribs.
Regueiro moves into the clinch.
Kiely lands with a left to the head.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Regueiro prevents a body shot from Kiely.
Regueiro working aggressively here.
Kiely lands a left hand that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Kiely lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Regueiro or not.
Kiely lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Nedser Kiely seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Kiely.
Kiely blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Regueiro fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Regueiro.
Kiely lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Regueiro.
Kiely doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiely.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiely.
Regueiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kiely working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kiely blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kiely.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiely.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Kiely wants to stall.
Regueiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiely.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiely lands an uppercut.
Kiely tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Regueiro.
Kiely misses with some punches.
Regueiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiely backwards.
Kiely blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Regueiro.
Kiely throws a punch but it's blocked by Regueiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiely misses with a body punch.
Kiely blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiely fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiely backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Regueiro fails to land.
Kiely just leaning against Regueiro, taking a breather.
Kiely dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Regueiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Regueiro misses with some punches.
Kiely misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiely is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Regueiro misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Kiely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kiely scores with a nice short uppercut.
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Kiely ducks right into an uppercut from Regueiro.
Kiely walks into a left hand.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
and Kiely counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Kiely stuns Regueiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiely closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiely paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kiely bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Kiely's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kiely has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kiely avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiely walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiely uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiely.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiely sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiely! But no joy.
Regueiro slips under a jab from Kiely.
Regueiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Kiely takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kiely tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiely.
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Kiely didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Kiely slips the punch.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiely counters with a stiff right hand.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Kiely moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kiely on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kiely throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Kiely moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Regueiro lands the left hand.
A low kick from Regueiro is predictable there
and Kiely makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kiely avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kiely swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro tried to counter with a leg kick but Kiely avoided it.
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 Julio Regueiro.
I think Regueiro 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Nedser Kiely spoke after the fight, saying 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Akerfeldt (ranked 2195 p4p, 1798 weight class) and Kree P Krawlee (ranked 87 p4p, 70 weight class). Krawlee has chosen Sail 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Akerfeldt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kree P Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akerfeldt slips a jab from Krawlee.
Akerfeldt lands a lovely overhand right.
 It looks like Kree P Krawlee has been cut.
Akerfeldt scores with a nice head shot.
Akerfeldt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krawlee misses with a straight right.
Akerfeldt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akerfeldt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krawlee. That did some damage!
Akerfeldt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krawlee to score with a decent uppercut.
Akerfeldt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akerfeldt misses with an uppercut.
Akerfeldt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krawlee misses with a hook.
Akerfeldt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krawlee.
Akerfeldt tests Krawlee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akerfeldt drops his shoulder and cracks Krawlee with a huge uppercut! Krawlee goes down! Can Akerfeldt finish him?
 Krawlee is rocked!
Akerfeldt passes Krawlee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Krawlee is still in real trouble! Can Akerfeldt finish him?
Akerfeldt is controlling the pace.
Krawlee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawlee moves into full guard.
Krawlee seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krawlee's guard.
Akerfeldt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krawlee is doing well to control the position and prevent Akerfeldt from advancing to side control.
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.
Akerfeldt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Akerfeldt looking to control but Krawlee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt is trying to take his opponent's back.
Krawlee reaches up to try and control the position but Akerfeldt seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Krawlee rolls and tries to escape and now Akerfeldt has his back!
Krawlee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Akerfeldt's arms.
Krawlee tries to roll but Akerfeldt sticks to his back.
Krawlee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Akerfeldt looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt is looking for the choke from the back position but Krawlee is controlling his hands well.
Krawlee trying to get back to his feet but Akerfeldt is in full control for now.
Krawlee prevents Akerfeldt from getting a body triangle.
Akerfeldt has the hooks in. Krawlee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Akerfeldt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Akerfeldt tightening his grip on Krawlee, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krawlee trying to control the position but Akerfeldt manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee tries to roll but Akerfeldt sticks to his back.
Krawlee trying to control the position but Akerfeldt manages to sink in the hooks.
Krawlee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Krawlee wants to get back to his feet.
Krawlee wants to escape the position.
Akerfeldt wants to control but Krawlee is keeping busy.
Akerfeldt working for a choke but Krawlee is defending well.
Akerfeldt controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Akerfeldt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kree P Krawlee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Akerfeldt misses the jab.
Akerfeldt throws a hook to the side of Krawlee's head but Krawlee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akerfeldt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Krawlee throws a lazy right hand but Akerfeldt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akerfeldt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krawlee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krawlee just misses with a punch to the body.
Akerfeldt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akerfeldt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Krawlee.
As Krawlee backs away, Akerfeldt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akerfeldt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akerfeldt scores with a jab to the head.
Akerfeldt slips under a jab from Krawlee.
Krawlee misses with a lunging right hand
and Akerfeldt counters with a nice leg kick.
Akerfeldt drops Krawlee with a big left hand and mounts him. Krawlee is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krawlee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Akerfeldt tries to control but Krawlee wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Akerfeldt with the ground and pound from mount.
Akerfeldt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krawlee is looking to escape.
Akerfeldt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee wants to control but Akerfeldt is having none of it.
Akerfeldt looking to control but Krawlee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Krawlee is looking to improve his position but Akerfeldt isn't that keen on the idea.
Akerfeldt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Krawlee to take his back!
Krawlee is trying to defend against the choke here but Akerfeldt has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Akerfeldt Tightens the hold and Krawlee taps out furiously! Akerfeldt displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjorn Akerfeldt!
In his post fight interview, Bjorn Akerfeldt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Tosanesti (ranked 2086 p4p, 1450 weight class) and Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 117 p4p, 86 weight class). Bjornsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ultimate - Denzel Curry. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Tosanesti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjornsson.
Tosanesti throws a head kick but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Tosanesti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjornsson has picked Tosanesti up - he's going for a ride! Bjornsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tosanesti tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
Bjornsson is thwarting Tosanesti's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tosanesti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tosanesti is trying to maintain the position but Bjornsson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tosanesti tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bjornsson seems content to control.
Tosanesti moves into full guard.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Tosanesti keeps moving.
Bjornsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tosanesti pulls Bjornsson in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Tosanesti looking to control.
Bjornsson is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tosanesti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bjornsson throws a chopping leg kick but Tosanesti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tosanesti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bjornsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tosanesti is able to avoid easily.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tosanesti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Tosanesti misses its target.
Tosanesti circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Tosanesti to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Tosanesti.
It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Tosanesti looks to land a body kick but Bjornsson moved away.
Bjornsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bjornsson rushes Tosanesti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tosanesti misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson is trying to drag Tosanesti to the mat but Tosanesti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tosanesti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tosanesti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tosanesti misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosanesti breaks from the clinch.
Bjornsson wants to clinch up but Tosanesti keeps it at a distance.
Bjornsson darts in and clinches Tosanesti up against the cage.
Bjornsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tosanesti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chris Tosanesti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown attempt but Tosanesti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bjornsson wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosanesti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tosanesti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tosanesti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tosanesti moves out of range of the body kick from Bjornsson.
Nice body punch from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti cracks Bjornsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tosanesti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bjornsson pinned against the cage. Bjornsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch but Tosanesti is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tosanesti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosanesti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjornsson swivels and escapes.
Tosanesti looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Tosanesti sets himself, and Bjornsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Tosanesti avoids it this time.
Tosanesti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tosanesti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjornsson can do to turn this around?
Tosanesti connects with a solid leg kick.
Bjornsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tosanesti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tosanesti shoots for a double leg takedown but Bjornsson sprawls well. He's pushed Tosanesti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tosanesti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tosanesti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bjornsson as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bjornsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Tosanesti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Bjornsson misses its intended target.
Tosanesti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosanesti lands with a straight right. Bjornsson didn't see that one coming.
Bjornsson throws a leg kick but Tosanesti checks it.
Bjornsson clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bjornsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tosanesti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjornsson or not.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bjornsson lands a body punch.
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown.
Bjornsson lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Tosanesti as the two fighters clinch.
Bjornsson is breathing heavily.
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tosanesti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tosanesti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown.
Tosanesti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjornsson wants a takedown.
Bjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bjornsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tosanesti uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosanesti pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tosanesti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tosanesti throws a head punch that misses.
Bjornsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Tosanesti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjornsson.
Tosanesti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tosanesti throws a low kick but Bjornsson avoids it.
Bjornsson wants to counter the offense by Tosanesti and move into the clinch position.
Tosanesti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tosanesti lands in his opponent's guard.
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet.
Tosanesti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tosanesti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tosanesti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Tosanesti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tosanesti dips to his left and cracks Bjornsson with an uppercut!
Bjornsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti throws a good cross that connects.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Tosanesti is having none of it.
Chris Tosanesti is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjornsson closes the distance but Tosanesti moves to the side
and Tosanesti counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosanesti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bjornsson clinches.
Tosanesti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosanesti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tosanesti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjornsson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tosanesti clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bjornsson controlling well, preventing Tosanesti from escaping the position.
Bjornsson doesn't have the hooks in and Tosanesti manages to turn into his guard.
Bjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjornsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Tosanesti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosanesti trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
Chris Tosanesti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tosanesti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bjornsson has control of Tosanesti's left arm, preventing Tosanesti from doing any damage.
Eddie Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tosanesti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tosanesti trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosanesti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tosanesti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tosanesti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tosanesti throwing strikes but missing.
Tosanesti throwing strikes from guard but Bjornsson blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bjornsson moves to clinch but Tosanesti breaks away
and Tosanesti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tosanesti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up.
Bjornsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tosanesti's corner calls for a 1-2. Tosanesti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosanesti clobbers Bjornsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot.
Bjornsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tosanesti counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Tosanesti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tosanesti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Tosanesti!
A victorious Chris Tosanesti 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aboubacar Mandiang (ranked 731 p4p, 894 weight class) and Dempsey ONeill (ranked 33 p4p, 40 weight class). Mandiang comes to the cage accompanied by Oliver Twist. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aboubacar Mandiang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dempsey ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
ONeill misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and ONeill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
ONeill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mandiang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mandiang throws a head kick but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mandiang's head backwards.
Mandiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ONeill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
ONeill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandiang throws out the jab.
ONeill throws out a counter right but Mandiang avoids it with no problem.
Mandiang's corner calls for a 1-2. Mandiang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mandiang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mandiang connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeill cracks Mandiang with a good jab.
Mandiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and ONeill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ONeill avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandiang is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by ONeill.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from ONeill.
ONeill moves out of range of the strikes.
ONeill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ONeill throws a hook but Mandiang blocks it.
ONeill avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Nice defenses there by ONeill.
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeill is just out of range.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Mandiang.
ONeill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mandiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mandiang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
ONeill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mandiang is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandiang swings for the body but ONeill moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mandiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
ONeill lands a leg kick that knocks Mandiang off balance momentarily.
ONeill throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang.
ONeill slips a jab from Mandiang.
ONeill doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mandiang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
ONeill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
ONeill scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by ONeill.
ONeill blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
ONeill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a lazy uppercut
and ONeill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mandiang misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by ONeill.
Mandiang throws a body punch but ONeill moves out of range.
Mandiang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
ONeill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandiang throws out the jab.
ONeill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from ONeill misses the target.
Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but ONeill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ONeill scores with a spinning back kick!
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
Mandiang misses with a hook. ONeill ducked under it nicely.
ONeill moves forwards but Mandiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandiang throws a head kick that ONeill semi-blocks.
Mandiang looks to land a right hand but ONeill moved out of range.
Mandiang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill clobbers Mandiang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
ONeill with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
ONeill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mandiang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mandiang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ONeill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandiang throws a right hand that misses
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ONeill missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
ONeill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
ONeill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mandiang.
ONeill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang checks a low kick from ONeill.
ONeill lands with an overhand left.
ONeill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill looks to land a combination but Mandiang avoids it well.
ONeill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
ONeill throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Mandiang misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey ONeill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
ONeill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mandiang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mandiang manages to break the clinch.
ONeill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mandiang looks to land a right hand but ONeill moved out of range.
ONeill cracks Mandiang with an open hand slap.
ONeill moves out of range as Mandiang strikes.
Mandiang blocks a head kick by ONeill.
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandiang throws a right and a left that ONeill avoids nicely.
ONeill blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with the body kick
and ONeill counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mandiang drops his hands momentarily and ONeill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for ONeill.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and ONeill counters with a one-two to the body.
Mandiang lands a head kick!
ONeill lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but ONeill is out of range.
ONeill lands with a good body shot.
ONeill misses with a hook. Mandiang ducked under it nicely.
Mandiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
ONeill scores with a leg kick.
ONeill moves out of range as Mandiang strikes.
ONeill sizes up Mandiang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
ONeill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mandiang 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.
ONeill scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mandiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandiang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
ONeill misses with a body shot.
Mandiang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mandiang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ONeill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mandiang in his tracks.
ONeill takes the fight into the clinch.
Mandiang has had enough of the clinch but ONeill keeps him there for the moment.
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ONeill throws a solid leg kick but Mandiang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at ONeill.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandiang misses the target.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang throws a hook but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the head.
Mandiang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
ONeill throws a poor cross that misses
and Mandiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and ONeill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
ONeill misses with a looping right.
ONeill throws a leg kick
and Mandiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ONeill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mandiang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mandiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ONeill.
Mandiang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mandiang throws a jab when ONeill was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mandiang, as that shot connected.
Mandiang slips a straight right by ONeill.
A slow jab from Mandiang misses its intended target.
ONeill now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by ONeill.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ONeill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
ONeill ducks right into an uppercut from Mandiang.
ONeill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mandiang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
ONeill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Mandiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ONeill.
ONeill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mandiang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandiang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Mandiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Mandiang misses.
ONeill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ONeill misses with a looping left.
ONeill looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Mandiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
ONeill throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandiang was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeill.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
ONeill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dempsey ONeill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey ONeill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
ONeill scores with a body shot.
ONeill throws the left hand but Mandiang avoids the punch easily.
Mandiang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
ONeill tries to clinch
and Mandiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
ONeill wants to land a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
A jab lands there for ONeill.
Mandiang misses with a lunging right hand
and ONeill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mandiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick lands for ONeill.
A good leg kick by ONeill.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill tries to land a body kick
and Mandiang counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
ONeill was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
ONeill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
ONeill throws an off balance right hand
and Mandiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill looking to land some kicks to the body here.
ONeill thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mandiang if he has to take too many more of those.
Mandiang lunges at ONeill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by ONeill's hand.
Mandiang checks a leg kick.
ONeill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeill throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mandiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandiang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mandiang takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ONeill lands with a nice body kick.
ONeill ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
ONeill throws the kick towards the body but Mandiang avoids it.
A swing and a miss from ONeill.
ONeill lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang misses with the combination.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from ONeill.
ONeill tries to land a front kick but Mandiang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeill throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Mandiang catches ONeill right on the button with a cross.
ONeill has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
ONeill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Dempsey ONeill has been cut.
Mandiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. ONeill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
ONeill stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ONeill jabs Mandiang right on the nose. Mandiang blinks but takes it well.
Mandiang misses with a low kick as ONeill jumps back.
ONeill lands a glancing blow to the side of Mandiang's head.
ONeill blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill blocks a jab.
Mandiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
ONeill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mandiang misses with a lunging right hand
and ONeill counters with a straight right hand.
Mandiang throws out a powerful jab.
ONeill 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.
ONeill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
ONeill scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mandiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mandiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
A countering left hand to the body from ONeill misses.
ONeill misses with a looping left.
ONeill stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mandiang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill throws a right and a left that Mandiang avoids nicely.
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ONeill moves away from the strike by Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a lazy head kick
and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ONeill throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Mandiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
ONeill wants to clinch up but Mandiang keeps it at a distance.
ONeill defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from ONeill misses.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mandiang counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill misses with a body kick.
Mandiang slips a straight right by ONeill.
ONeill scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aboubacar Mandiang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mandiang misses with a hook.
ONeill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mandiang misses with the combination.
Mandiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
ONeill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from ONeill misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
ONeill pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mandiang back to the cage. ONeill follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ONeill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
ONeill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
ONeill scores with a jab.
ONeill misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Mandiang finds it's target.
Mandiang misses with a straight right.
ONeill throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang misses with a straight right.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of ONeill's head but ONeill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mandiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and ONeill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by ONeill.
ONeill's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mandiang under the eye.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Mandiang staying out of range there.
Mandiang takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
ONeill walks into a left hand.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and ONeill moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from ONeill.
ONeill feints and then cracks Mandiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mandiang down.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
ONeill misses with a few strikes there.
ONeill is looking to slow Mandiang down with leg kicks.
ONeill looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mandiang misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang throws a right and a left that ONeill avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
Good standup being displayed there by ONeill as he connects with a hook.
ONeill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Mandiang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
ONeill connects with an inside leg kick.
ONeill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
ONeill stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
and ONeill counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Mandiang finds it's way through ONeill's defenses.
ONeill misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
A head kick from Mandiang lands but ONeill takes it in his stride.
Mandiang lands with a slapping head kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ONeill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mandiang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
ONeill looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
ONeill looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mandiang misses its target.
ONeill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on ONeill's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
ONeill blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang keeps the fight on the outside.
Mandiang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mandiang takes one on the button.
ONeill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
ONeill cracks a nice hook into Mandiang's ribs.
Mandiang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
ONeill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mandiangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
ONeill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey ONeill dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and ONeill moves out of range easily.
ONeill throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang.
Mandiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from ONeill misses.
ONeill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
ONeill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of ONeill's head but ONeill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill throws a leg kick which misses Mandiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Mandiang tries to avoid it.
Mandiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ONeill.
Nice jab there from ONeill.
Nice body kick there by Mandiang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from ONeill does no damage.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and ONeill moves out of range easily.
ONeill wants to slow Mandiang down by chopping away at his legs.
ONeill ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Good shot there by ONeill.
Donk. ONeill catches Mandiang right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. ONeill does a little dance to reset his feet.
ONeill attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
ONeill moves out of range as Mandiang strikes.
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mandiang checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - ONeill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
and ONeill counters with a stiff right hand.
Mandiang drops his hands momentarily and ONeill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
ONeill ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
ONeill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
ONeill misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang takes one on the button.
Mandiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ONeill throws a hook to the side of Mandiang's head but Mandiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeill connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang lands with a hook. ONeill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from ONeill finds it's way through Mandiang's defenses.
ONeill defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
ONeill is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mandiang with a body shot.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
ONeill throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a body punch but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mandiang. Mandiang obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for ONeill. That snapped Mandiang's head back.
Mandiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
ONeill avoids a kick to the body.
Mandiang with a hook.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on ONeill's shoulder, as ONeill tries to avoid the shot.
ONeill misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from ONeill misses.
ONeill avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Sloppy strikes from ONeill. Those never looked like landing.
Mandiang throws a quick counter kick to the body but ONeill avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang misses with a wild combination.
ONeill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
ONeill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mandiang doesn't seem bothered though.
ONeill lands an overhand right.
Mandiang throws a series of strikes that have ONeill backpedaling.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mandiang loads up on a big right hand but ONeill slips the punch.
ONeill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mandiang. That did some damage!
Mandiang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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 Aboubacar Mandiang.
Well ONeill has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dempsey ONeill!
Dempsey ONeill is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Dempsey ONeill 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cathal Doherty (ranked 634 p4p, 926 weight class) and Beanin Jiet (ranked 28 p4p, 42 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Doherty might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jeremy- Pearl Jam. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cathal Doherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beanin Jiet!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doherty misses with a hook
and Jiet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doherty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jiet tries to move into range but Doherty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jiet throws out a loose jab but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jiet, as that shot connected.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Jiet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jiet defending well as Doherty loads up on a big left hand.
Doherty misses with a hook.
Jiet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Jiet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Jiet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiet throws a shot from downtown. Doherty moves away and avoids it.
Doherty misses the jab.
Jiet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jiet throws a big shot that misses.
Jiet slips under a jab from Doherty.
A jab from Jiet misses.
Jiet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doherty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiet.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiet misses the target.
Doherty lunges at Jiet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jiet's hand.
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doherty lands a nice hook to Jiet's body. Jiet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiet was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Jiet ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Jiet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doherty misses with a lunging right hand
and Jiet counters with a nice body shot.
Doherty misses the jab.
Doherty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doherty throws a body punch but Jiet moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Doherty misses.
Jiet throws out a counter right but Doherty avoids it with no problem.
Jiet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jiet counter with a right hand.
It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Jiet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiet 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.
Doherty throws a hook to the side of Jiet's head but Jiet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doherty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jiet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jiet moves out of range of the strikes.
Doherty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doherty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiet throws out the jab.
Doherty throwing a counter right hand but Jiet manages to avoid it.
Jiet slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiet was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
Jiet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Jiet coming out on top.
Doherty throws a hook but Jiet avoids it easily.
Doherty misses with a hook. Jiet ducked under it nicely.
Jiet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty stalks Jiet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jiet's face. Jiet staggers backwards, shaken.
An inside leg kick from Doherty misses.
Jiet walks into a straight right hand from Doherty.
Doherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jiet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doherty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cathal Doherty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cathal Doherty's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Jiet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doherty throws a jab when Jiet was well out of range.
Doherty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Doherty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiet.
Jiet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jiet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doherty throws a body punch but Jiet moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jiet! But no joy.
Jiet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiet misses with a right hand
and Jiet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cathal Doherty is winning the standup battle so far.
Doherty tests Jiet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiet defending well as Doherty loads up on a big left hand.
Jiet misses with a looping right.
Doherty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jiet can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty just misses with a punch to the body.
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiet moves away.
Doherty works Jiet's body with a nice hook.
Doherty swings for the body but Jiet moves out of range.
Jiet slips under a jab from Doherty.
It seemed like Jiet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doherty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doherty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Doherty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jiet might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Doherty has got the better of the exchanges.
Jiet blocks a jab.
Doherty displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Doherty cracks Jiet with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jiet looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Doherty finish him?
Jiet is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiet gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Doherty gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Jiet is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal Doherty!
A pretty intense looking Cathal Doherty took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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