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SYN 1080 Kamara vs McCarthy V PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pope Cozad (ranked 3307 p4p, 4343 weight class) and Toshika Koga (ranked 319 p4p, 421 weight class). Cozad comes to the cage accompanied by Spirit In The Sky- Norman Greenbaum. Pope Cozad had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pope Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toshika Koga!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cozad lands a nice shot that snaps Koga's head back.
Cozad swings for the body but Koga moves out of range.
And Koga tries to counter it with a takedown but Cozad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koga fails with a takedown attempt.
Cozad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cozad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Cozad.
Koga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cozad's guard.
Koga prevents Cozad from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koga won't allow Cozad to get back to his feet.
Koga advances to half guard.
Koga stops Cozad from getting back to his feet.
Koga is controlling the pace.
Koga prevents Cozad from standing back up.
Koga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cozad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Koga prevents Cozad from standing back up.
That's two 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.
Koga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koga prevents Cozad from standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cozad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koga is in Cozad's guard.
Cozad wants to stand up but Koga is controlling him.
Koga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cozad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koga is controlling him.
Koga advances to half guard.
Well, if Koga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Koga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Koga has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cozad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koga passes to full mount!
Koga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cozad has given up his back.
Cozad is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Koga.
Well, with Koga on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cozad is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Koga.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Koga is riding his opponent, not letting Cozad buck him off.
Let's hope that Koga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Koga might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Koga fails with the takedown.
Cozad lands a really nice looking cross but Koga seems unphased.
Koga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cozad to score with a decent uppercut.
Koga feints and as Cozad raises his hands in defense, Koga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet but Koga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cozad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koga tries to free his leg and advance position but Cozad is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koga stands and throws Cozad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Koga remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cozad is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Koga has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Koga controlling the position.
Cozad pushes Koga away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Koga gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Koga in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two 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.
Cozad is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koga asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Koga controls the position.
Cozad is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koga asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Koga advances to full mount.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koga won't let Cozad get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Koga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Koga moves to back control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet but Koga has full control of the position and if anything, Cozad has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Koga controls the position.
Toshika Koga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet but Koga has full control of the position and if anything, Cozad has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Koga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cozad is trying to stand back up.
Koga is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Koga fails with a takedown attempt.
Koga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koga closes the distance and clinches up with Cozad, looking for a takedown. Koga pushes Cozad against the cage but Cozad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshika Koga.
No luck for Koga with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad misses with a body kick.
Koga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cozad misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad throws a lazy body kick
and Koga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koga.
Koga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koga with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Koga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koga prevents Cozad from getting back to his feet.
Koga wants to pass the guard but Cozad is keeping the position.
Cozad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
It looks like Cozad has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koga.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koga or perhaps it was just good defense by Cozad, which made it look bad.
Cozad lands a lovely overhand right.
Cozad scores with a nice right hand.
Koga shoots and misses
and Cozad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Koga is rocked!
Cozad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koga shoots in but Cozad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cozad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koga is still on wobbly legs! Can Cozad finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad stuffs the takedown.
Koga seems to have recovered his senses.
Koga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cozad counters with a body kick.
Cozad connects with a crisp jab.
Koga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cozad!
Cozad pushes Koga away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Koga gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cozad gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Koga wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Koga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad is trying to stand.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koga with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Koga.
Pope Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koga moves to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pope Cozad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshika Koga!
After winning the bout, Toshika Koga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuuji Hoshino (ranked 2001 p4p, 1828 weight class) and Vishis Vourture (ranked 136 p4p, 132 weight class). Yuuji Hoshino had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Good wrestling
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Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuji Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vishis Vourture!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vourture misses with a body kick.
Vishis Vourture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vourture darts in and clinches Hoshino up against the cage.
Vourture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Vourture avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Vourture has Hoshino pushed against the cage.
Vourture throws a head punch that misses.
Vourture crunches a lovely knee into Hoshino's ribcage.
Vourture throws an elbow but it misses.
Vourture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoshino.
Vourture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vourture tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Hoshino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vourture avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Vourture throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vourture doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoshino circles away.
Vourture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vourture scores with a head kick. Hoshino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hoshino cracks Vourture with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoshino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoshino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vourture looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vourture tries to clinch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Vourture misses the shot to the body.
Vourture misses the body punch
and Hoshino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vourture thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vourture looks for the body kick but Hoshino saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Hoshino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Vourture throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Vourture is just out of range.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Vourture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino is looking to wear down Vourture with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoshino takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vourture drives through and clinches with Hoshino against the cage.
Vourture looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hoshino lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Vourture.
Hoshino has Vourture pressed against the cage, preventing Vourture from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vourture lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Vourture controls the action.
Hoshino avoiding damage as Vourture throws knees to the body.
Vourture presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vourture is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoshino gets an underhook and turns Vourture into the cage.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vourture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vourture working aggressively here.
Vourture connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hoshino's face.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vourture has had enough of the clinch but Hoshino keeps him there for the moment.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but Hoshino blocks it.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Vourture is trying to break the clinch but Hoshino has him pressed against the cage.
Vourture throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoshino blocks it with crossed arms.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hoshino on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Vourture.
Vourture wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoshino scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoshino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino managing to block the knees to the body from Vourture.
Vourture looking to throw knees to the head but Hoshino is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vourture obliges.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Vourture controls the action.
Hoshino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vourture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vourture has closed the distance and engaged Hoshino in a clinch.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Vourture.
Vourture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vishis Vourture will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hoshino throws a low kick, looking for Vourture's leg but Vourture calmly moves out of range.
Vourture looks to throw a body kick
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Vourture moves in looking to clinch but Hoshino pushes him off.
Hoshino lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Vourture.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoshino misses the target.
Vourture throws a lazy head kick
and Hoshino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vourture moves in looking to clinch but Hoshino pushes him off.
A jab from Vourture does it's job there.
Vourture tries to keep at a distance but Hoshino has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Vourture blocking some punches.
Vishis Vourture seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vourture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vourture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vourture has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoshino finds it's way round the side to connect with Vourture's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vourture wants to clinch up but Hoshino keeps it at a distance.
Vourture will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoshino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoshino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vourture forces Hoshino back against the cage and clinches.
Hoshino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vourture up against the cage.
Hoshino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vourture connects with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshino.
A head punch on the inside from Vourture fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Vourture pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hoshino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
Vourture stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Vourture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vourture looking to throw knees to the head but Hoshino is blocking nicely.
Hoshino working aggressively here.
Vourture misses with an elbow strike.
Hoshino takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hoshino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vourture throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino stalling in the clinch but Vourture improves position.
Vourture cracks Hoshino with a nice body shot.
Vourture is trying to break the clinch but Hoshino has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Vourture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vourture connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hoshino's face.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vourture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Hoshino.
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoshino has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Nice body punch from Hoshino.
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoshino.
Vourture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino is working Vourture over against the cage.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoshino avoids it.
Hoshino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoshino lands a right hand.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Vourture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vourture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vourture looking to throw knees to the head but Hoshino is blocking nicely.
Vourture looking to throw knees to the head but Hoshino is blocking nicely.
Vourture slowing the pace effectively.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Vourture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but Hoshino blocks it.
Vourture misses with a body punch.
Hoshino is leaning against Vourture and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoshino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vourture throws a head punch that misses.
Hoshino slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoshino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vourture wants to break free but Hoshino has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuuji Hoshino will probably get the nod.
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!
Vourture rushes Hoshino and presses him up against the cage.
Hoshino lands a left hand.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but Hoshino blocks with his arms.
Vourture manages to break the clinch.
Vourture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vourture throws a head kick but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino avoids a kick to the body.
Vourture throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vourture!
Hoshino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vourture, pushing him back against the cage.
Vourture misses with a knee strike.
Vourture blocks an uppercut.
Hoshino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vourture breaks the clinch.
Vourture tries to clinch up
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino avoids the head kick by Vourture.
Vourture tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hoshino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vourture moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vourture throws an elbow but misses.
Hoshino lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoshino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vourture throws a head punch that misses.
Hoshino letting Vourture take a breather here.
Vourture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Vourture blocks a head kick by Hoshino.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Vourture.
Hoshino is looking to counter the offense by Vourture and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vourture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vourture tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vourture throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Vourture clinches up with Hoshino and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoshino lands with a right to the head.
Vourture tries to break free but Hoshino pushes him back against the cage.
Vourture throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Vourture throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Vourture throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vourture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vourture looking to throw knees to the head but Hoshino is blocking nicely.
Hoshino lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vourture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vourture lands an elbow that stopped Hoshino in his tracks for a moment.
Hoshino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vourture effectively controlling the action here.
Vourture blocks an uppercut.
Hoshino blocks an elbow strike.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Vourture.
Vourture breaks the clinch.
Vourture tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vourture throws a head kick that misses.
Vourture throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vourture takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoshino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vourture is looking to clinch.
Vourture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vourture moves in looking to clinch but Hoshino pushes him off.
A head kick from Hoshino lands but Vourture takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vourture takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vourture wants to clinch up but Hoshino keeps it at a distance.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Vourture is just out of range.
Vourture throws a combination that misses
enabling Hoshino to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vourture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoshino, pushing him back against the cage.
Vourture looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuji Hoshino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoshino 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuuji Hoshino 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Roko Matijevic (ranked 1394 p4p, 1782 weight class) and Raleigh St. Clair (ranked 153 p4p, 190 weight class). Raleigh St. Clair 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roko Matijevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raleigh St. Clair!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Clair missing with a left hand there. Matijevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matijevic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Clair.
Matijevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St. Clair throws out the jab.
Matijevic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St. Clair momentarily.
St. Clair digs a good hook to Matijevic's body.
A low kick lands for St. Clair.
St. Clair 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.
St. Clair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St. Clair misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic throws a poor cross that misses
and St. Clair makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
St. Clair throws a nice looking combination but Matijevic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for St. Clair.
Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St. Clair.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matijevic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Clair.
St. Clair gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matijevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Clair lands a hook that snaps the head of Matijevic backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matijevic.
Matijevic cracks St. Clair with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Matijevic.
A short right from Matijevic on the inside.
St. Clair misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, St. Clair scores with a nice short uppercut.
St. Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Clair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St. Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matijevic blocking some punches.
Matijevic tries a body shot but St. Clair blocks it.
St. Clair blocking some punches.
St. Clair gets through Matijevic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matijevic misses with a body punch.
St. Clair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St. Clair moves forwards but Matijevic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
St. Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matijevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St. Clair loads up on a big right hand but Matijevic slips the punch.
Matijevic throws a quick counter head kick but St. Clair was just out of range.
Matijevic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matijevic throws a hook but St. Clair blocks it.
St. Clair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matijevic moves away.
Matijevic moves away from the strike by St. Clair.
Matijevic ducks under a wild hook from St. Clair.
We've been told by Matijevic's head coaches at Elite Combat Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
St. Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matijevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St. Clair.
Matijevic jabs St. Clair right on the nose. St. Clair blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic misses with a body kick.
St. Clair misses with a left hand
and Matijevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St. Clair blocks a leg kick.
St. Clair misses with an uppercut.
St. Clair lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
St. Clair fails in his attempt to clinch.
St. Clair loads up on a big right hand but Matijevic slips the punch.
Matijevic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
St. Clair takes one on the button.
Matijevic swings widly with a right hand
and St. Clair counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from St. Clair.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic scores with the left hand. St. Clair knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Matijevic misses.
St. Clair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
St. Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matijevic counters with a stiff right hand.
St. Clair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matijevic manages to avoid it.
Matijevic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from St. Clair.
St. Clair throws a lazy right hand but Matijevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matijevic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matijevic misses the shot to the body.
Matijevic lands a jab to St. Clair's midsection.
Matijevic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matijevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St. Clair.
St. Clair tries to clinch but Matijevic is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raleigh St. Clair will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
St. Clair slips a jab from Matijevic.
Matijevic misses with a looping left.
Matijevic misses with a straight left.
St. Clair misses with a looping left.
Matijevic throwing a counter right hand but St. Clair manages to avoid it.
Matijevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Matijevic throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Matijevic misses.
St. Clair thinks about the counter body kick.
Matijevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
St. Clair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Clair looks to score with a jab to the body but Matijevic is just out of range.
Matijevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St. Clair throws a right and a left that Matijevic avoids nicely.
St. Clair throws a shot from downtown. Matijevic moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Clair has closed the distance and engaged Matijevic in a clinch.
St. Clair misses with the head strike.
Matijevic breaks the clinch.
Matijevic misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by St. Clair.
St. Clair with a hook.
Roko Matijevic is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Matijevic slams his shin into St. Clair's torso.
St. Clair loads up on a big right hand but Matijevic slips the punch.
St. Clair scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matijevic doesn't seem bothered though.
Matijevic lands a head shot.
Matijevic throws a hook to the side of St. Clair's head but St. Clair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair moves out of range as Matijevic throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from St. Clair misses.
St. Clair throws a front kick that sends Matijevic stumbling back into the cage.
Matijevic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Matijevic misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from St. Clair! But no joy.
St. Clair throws a looping overhand right but Matijevic ducks down to avoid it.
Matijevic is looking to counter punch.
St. Clair connects with a leg kick.
Matijevic loads up on a big right hand but St. Clair slips the punch.
Matijevic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
St. Clair throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Matijevic counter with a right hand.
Matijevic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
St. Clair has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matijevic finds it's way round the side to connect with St. Clair's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as St. Clair lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matijevic doesn't seem phased though.
St. Clair throws out a loose jab but Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Clair. Matijevic does a little dance to reset his feet.
St. Clair loads up on a big right hand but Matijevic slips the punch.
St. Clair steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matijevic. That one must have hurt.
St. Clair misses with a lunging right hand
letting Matijevic counter with a right hand.
Matijevic lands a nice shot that snaps St. Clair's head back.
Matijevic moves into range and connects with a jab.
St. Clair is rocked!
Matijevic throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Clair.
St. Clair feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from St. Clair.
St. Clair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matijevic misses with a hook
and St. Clair counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Clair moves into the clinch.
Matijevic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
St. Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Matijevic.
St. Clair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
St. Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matijevic pushes St. Clair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Clair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matijevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matijevic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St. Clair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matijevic lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roko Matijevic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Matijevic scores with a sloppy right hand. St. Clair should have avoided that one.
Matijevic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matijevic misses with a straight left.
Matijevic misses with a lunging right hand
and St. Clair counters with a stiff right hand.
Matijevic swings widly with a right hand
and St. Clair counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Matijevic misses its intended target.
St. Clair throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St. Clair dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matijevic. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Matijevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matijevic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and St. Clair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from St. Clair is predictable there
and Matijevic counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Matijevic misses.
St. Clair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matijevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St. Clair fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matijevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St. Clair.
St. Clair misses with a straight right.
St. Clair misses with an uppercut. Matijevic saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St. Clair tries to clinch there but Matijevic circles away.
Matijevic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
St. Clair misses with a hook to the body
and Matijevic counters with a stiff right hand.
Matijevic looks to score with a jab to the body but St. Clair is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic wants to slow St. Clair down by chopping away at his legs.
St. Clair misses with a right hand
and St. Clair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matijevic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping St. Clair at a distance.
A cross from Matijevic lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Clair throws a big shot that misses.
St. Clair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St. Clair checks a leg kick.
Matijevic misses with a looping right.
Matijevic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
St. Clair is still on wobbly legs! Can Matijevic finish him?
St. Clair misses with a right hand
and Matijevic counters with a nice low kick that buckles St. Clair's knee momentarily.
St. Clair seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair throws a hook but Matijevic blocks it.
Matijevic misses with a left hand
and St. Clair counters with a nice uppercut.
Matijevic throws a front kick that sends St. Clair stumbling back into the cage.
Matijevic moves away from the strike by St. Clair.
Matijevic throws a body shot but no joy.
St. Clair throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matijevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Matijevic throws a low kick but it's checked well by St. Clair.
Matijevic slips under a jab.
Matijevic connects with a good right hand that stumbles St. Clair. St. Clair circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matijevic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps St. Clair's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic swings widly with a right hand
enabling St. Clair to counter with a crisp jab.
St. Clair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from St. Clair.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matijevic tries a head kick but it misses.
St. Clair is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matijevic with a body shot.
St. Clair misses with a straight left.
Matijevic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matijevic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and St. Clair counters with a stiff right hand.
Matijevic loads up on a big right hand but St. Clair slips the punch.
St. Clair moves out of range of the body kick.
Matijevic motions for St. Clair to come forward. Matijevic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St. Clair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matijevic.
And Matijevic counters with a quick kick to the body but St. Clair blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roko Matijevic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matijevic 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roko Matijevic!
An out of breath Roko Matijevic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Graves (ranked 661 p4p, 1348 weight class) and Somporn Metharom (ranked 89 p4p, 183 weight class). Metharom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Porcelain - Moby. Terrance Graves is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metharom misses with a straight right.
Graves throws a quick counter kick to the body but Metharom avoids it.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Graves staying out of range there.
A big left from Metharom misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Graves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Metharom wants to stand back up but Graves manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Metharom is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Metharom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Metharom gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom is looking to control Graves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Metharom avoid being mounted?
Graves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Metharom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metharom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Metharom is looking to improve his position.
Metharom is trying to control but can't.
Metharom controlling the position for now.
Metharom is looking to control Graves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Metharom avoid being mounted?
Graves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Graves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metharom defending well though.
Metharom is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metharom is controlling Graves's trapped leg to prevent Graves from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Graves slows the pace down in half guard.
Metharom works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Metharom trying to control the position.
Graves trying to control but Metharom is working from the bottom.
Metharom controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
Metharom pulls Graves in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Somporn Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metharom as he avoids it easily.
Metharom scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom misses the jab.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Metharom avoids it well and moves away.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw.
 It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves slips a straight right by Metharom.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Metharom.
A jab from Graves finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Graves slips a jab from Metharom.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Graves.
Metharom throws a head kick that Graves semi-blocks.
Metharom throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Graves slips under a jab from Metharom.
Metharom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Metharom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Graves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Metharom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Graves - the referee stops the clock and Metharom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Graves. Metharom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somporn Metharom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Graves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Graves trying to control from half guard but Metharom is working away.
Graves lands strikes from half guard.
Metharom keeping hold of Graves's head, controlling as best he can.
Metharom wants to control but Graves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Metharom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Metharom is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom moves into full guard.
Metharom is pulling down on Graves's head to control his posture.
Metharom being controlled here, momentarily.
Graves stops Metharom from standing up.
Terrance Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves preventing the sweep.
Metharom looking to control.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Metharom trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Graves trying to control but Metharom is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Metharom wants to get back to his feet but Graves passes into half guard.
Metharom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Graves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Graves preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves chips away with some ground and pound.
Graves sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Metharom has wrist control.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Metharom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Metharom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Metharom won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
Metharom trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metharom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Graves is pulling down on Metharom's head to control his posture.
Metharom controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves managing to control the position.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Metharom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Metharom from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Graves throws a body kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metharom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Metharom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metharom throws out the jab.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Metharom throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Graves looks to land a body kick but Metharom moved away.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom misses with a body shot
and Graves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Somporn Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Metharom was covering up waiting for the punch and Graves finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Metharom is wriggling around but Graves manages to pass to half guard.
Metharom wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Metharom gets full guard.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Metharom wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment.
Metharom controlling Graves's posture.
Metharom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves connects with a couple of short punches.
Graves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Metharom trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Metharom being controlled here, momentarily.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Metharom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metharom has control of Graves's left arm, preventing Graves from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves won't allow Metharom to sweep him here.
Metharom is pulling down on Graves's head. It's preventing any offense from Graves, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Graves defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Graves takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Graves tried to score with a low kick but Metharom checks it.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Graves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graves slips a straight right by Metharom.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.
Metharom dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Graves trying to control but Metharom is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom is pulling down on Graves's head to control his posture.
Graves postures up.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metharom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Metharom pulls Graves in close to prevent any damage.
Graves sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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 Terrance Graves.
I think Graves 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Somporn Metharom!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy Bang (ranked 1514 p4p, 1389 weight class) and Brendon Carrillo-Moreno (ranked 119 p4p, 110 weight class). Bang comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Brendon Carrillo-Moreno acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 27 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lemmy Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carrillo-Moreno can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Carrillo-Moreno - just one landing.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bang as he avoids it easily.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to work over Bang's front leg with a kick but Bang checks it.
Carrillo-Moreno lands a nice shot that snaps Bang's head back.
Bang's corner calls for a 1-2. Bang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to counter with a clinch but Bang shakes him off and moves away.
Bang connects with a looping right hand.
Carrillo-Moreno closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bang to the mat! Bang manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carrillo-Moreno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang being controlled for a moment.
Bang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bang keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang can't do much from the bottom here.
Bang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position but Bang is working away.
Bang regains half guard there - taking advantage of Carrillo-Moreno's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Carrillo-Moreno is working for a kimura but Bang is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carrillo-Moreno is thwarting Bang's attempts to control the position.
Carrillo-Moreno looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carrillo-Moreno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bang is just riding it out for now. Carrillo-Moreno eventually gives up the hold.
Bang regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bang has his hands on Carrillo-Moreno's head, controlling the position.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carrillo-Moreno is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang scores with a leg kick.
Carrillo-Moreno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bang is looking to counter punch.
Carrillo-Moreno avoids the head kick by Bang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brendon Carrillo-Moreno will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carrillo-Moreno throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bang was covering up waiting for the punch and Carrillo-Moreno finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bang is pulling down on Carrillo-Moreno's head to control his posture.
Bang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carrillo-Moreno manages to get himself to full guard.
Bang trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carrillo-Moreno's guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang pushing down on Carrillo-Moreno's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bang not doing much here.
Carrillo-Moreno missing with punches from the bottom.
Bang controlling the action here.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bang manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bang manages to capitalize on a mistake by Carrillo-Moreno to take his back!
Carrillo-Moreno wants to escape the position.
Carrillo-Moreno is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bang.
Bang keeps control of the position as Carrillo-Moreno tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bang.
Carrillo-Moreno is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Carrillo-Moreno right now.
Carrillo-Moreno keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bang not allowing Carrillo-Moreno to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Carrillo-Moreno right now.
Carrillo-Moreno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carrillo-Moreno just trying to survive but Bang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lemmy Bang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bang misses with a double jab.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bang's waist but Bang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carrillo-Moreno off to one side.
Bang throws a big counter combination but Carrillo-Moreno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lemmy Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Bang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Bang.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to counter with a clinch but Bang pushes him away.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to land body kicks.
Carrillo-Moreno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bang circles away.
Bang lands with a nice combination. Carrillo-Moreno backs away looking to recover.
Bang throws a series of punches but Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range.
Bang connects with the punch.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carrillo-Moreno can do to turn this around?
Bang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carrillo-Moreno circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Bang moves into the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to score a body lock takedown but Bang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lemmy Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang throws a right hand that Carrillo-Moreno ducks under and follows up with a left that Carrillo-Moreno also avoids with ease.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bang misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bang. Those never looked like landing.
Bang misses with a body kick.
Carrillo-Moreno closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bang to the mat! Bang manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carrillo-Moreno has Bang in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carrillo-Moreno keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass.
Bang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carrillo-Moreno throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to strike from the bottom.
Carrillo-Moreno working a defensive guard but Bang manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bang wants to stand but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling his arm.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a few strikes from the bottom but Bang takes advantage and mounts!
Bang tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Carrillo-Moreno is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Carrillo-Moreno tries to escape but Bang has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemmy Bang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bang 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemmy Bang!
Lemmy Bang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olyn Seran (ranked 127 p4p, 1366 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 15 p4p, 148 weight class). Seran's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sound of Silence - Disturbed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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39
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20 - 19 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Olyn Seran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seran moves in looking to clinch but Brunswick Jr pushes him off.
Brunswick Jr scores with a hook to the body. Seran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brunswick Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brunswick Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Seran if he has to take too many more of those.
Seran misses with a takedown
and Brunswick Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seran lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brunswick Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Seran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brunswick Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick
and Seran counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr wants to control but Seran postures up.
Seran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brunswick Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Seran tries for a kimura but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
Seran goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brunswick Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Seran's guard! Nice work there by Brunswick Jr!
Seran isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brunswick Jr stacks Seran on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brunswick Jr!
Brunswick Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Seran is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunswick Jr slows the pace down.
Seran managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brunswick Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr trying to control the action but Seran is working from the bottom.
Seran gets back to half guard.
Seran has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Brunswick Jr. Oh but Seran has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Brunswick Jr goes limp - he's gone! Seran jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olyn Seran!
After winning the bout, Olyn Seran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otto McBean (ranked 346 p4p, 415 weight class) and Michal Sykora (ranked 25 p4p, 30 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Sykora.
Sykora misses with an uppercut.
McBean takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sykora with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sykora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBean.
McBean throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sykora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykora bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McBean's head backwards.
McBean lands a slapping body shot.
Sykora is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McBean shoots in and drives through. Sykora sprawls well.
McBean shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sykora napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBean is trying to get an arm triangle but Sykora is defending well.
Sykora is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sykora pushes McBean away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McBean gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but McBean is dominant here and he's now got Sykora's back!
McBean sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Sykora taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto McBean!
Otto McBean gave a mention to Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 119 p4p, 376 weight class) and Leif Leifsson (ranked 16 p4p, 54 weight class). Leifsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Will Not Conform - World of Damage. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leif Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leifsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Stark counters with a single leg into guard. Leifsson didn't expect that.
Stark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leifsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stark throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Leifsson seems content to control.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leifsson is aware though and is defending well.
Stark working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leifsson defends well.
Stark looking for subs off his back but Leifsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stark gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leifsson is aware though and is defending well.
Stark working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leifsson has passed into half guard!
Leifsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Leifsson has control of the leg.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leifsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leifsson defends it easily.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leifsson defends well.
Leifsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Leifsson tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.
Leifsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stark blocks the elbow strike.
Leifsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Leifsson has him pressed against the cage.
Stark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leifsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Leifsson.
Stark is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leifsson.
It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
A short uppercut from Leifsson.
Stark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leifsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stark tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leifsson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stark seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leifsson can turn it around.
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside.
Leifsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Leifsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leifsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Leif Leifsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leifsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a right to the head.
Stark wants a takedown but no success here.
Stark is trying to drag Leifsson to the mat but Leifsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leifsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leifsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Leifsson.
Leifsson pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson lands an uppercut.
Stark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leifsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stark's defenses.
Stark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leifsson smiles and moves away.
Leifsson fakes the body blow, causing Stark to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Stark goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Leifsson!
An out of breath Leif Leifsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Inhanamoto (ranked 64 p4p, 243 weight class) and Adan Puno (ranked 10 p4p, 31 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryu Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adan Puno!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inhanamoto misses with a left hand
and Puno counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.
Inhanamoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto misses with a straight right.
A big right from Puno misses.
Inhanamoto lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto throws a shot to the body.
Inhanamoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno counters with a crisp one two that drops Inhanamoto! Puno thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Inhanamoto to his feet! Inhanamoto is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Inhanamoto counters with a good low kick that Puno was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno flicks out a counter leg kick but Inhanamoto steps away.
Inhanamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Inhanamoto.
Puno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Inhanamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Puno seems unphased.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puno! But no joy.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Inhanamoto lands with a nice body kick.
Inhanamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Puno does it's job there.
Inhanamoto thuds his shin into the meat of Puno's side.
Puno looks winded!
Puno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lunges at Puno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puno's hand.
 It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Inhanamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Puno throws a body kick that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Puno toppling to the canvas! Puno scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Inhanamoto finish him?!
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Puno drops his hands momentarily. Inhanamoto doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Puno staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Puno doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tagnarach Kamara (ranked 16 p4p, 105 weight class) and Cormac McCarthy (ranked 3 p4p, 15 weight class). Kamara comes to the cage accompanied by BLIND SPOTS. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tagnarach Kamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCarthy 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.
Kamara misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kamara!
McCarthy tries to score with some ground and pound. Kamara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McCarthy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kamara sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McCarthy tries to score with some ground and pound. Kamara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kamara prevents McCarthy from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Kamara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kamara's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCarthy.
McCarthy trying to control the position but Kamara is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamara is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McCarthy.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamara keeps working.
McCarthy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kamara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamara tries to get out of the position.
McCarthy controls the position.
Kamara stops McCarthy from passing to mount.
McCarthy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kamara!
McCarthy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McCarthy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kamara?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws some wild stikes that Kamara manages to avoid easily.
McCarthy working the ground and pound effectively.
McCarthy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kamara blocking the ground and pound.
McCarthy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCarthy working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McCarthy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McCarthy tries to control but Kamara wriggling away.
McCarthy controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy scoring with strikes but Kamara is staying in there.
Kamara is bucking up trying to escape but McCarthy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McCarthy cracks Kamara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McCarthy punching from mount but Kamara doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McCarthy dominating with strikes here.
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount and Kamara is in trouble!
McCarthy lands a couple of good shots and Kamara has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McCarthy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kamara tries to roll but McCarthy sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy scores with strikes from the back.
McCarthy scores with strikes from the back.
McCarthy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kamara is looking for a way out.
McCarthy is landing with strikes. Kamara can't take much more of this.
McCarthy somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
McCarthy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kamara. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
McCarthy controls the position.
Kamara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
I really don't envy Kamara right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCarthy slips a straight right by Kamara.
Kamara moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Kamara.
Kamara takes one on the button.
Kamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCarthy misses with a hook. Kamara ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy thuds his right hand into Kamara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab lands there for McCarthy.
Kamara moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
McCarthy with a jab.
Kamara scores with a decent looking hook.
McCarthy lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamara misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy throws a good cross that connects.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamara as he avoids it easily.
McCarthy scores with a nice strike.
McCarthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy lands with a right hand.
McCarthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamara.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
Kamara misses with a kick to the body
and McCarthy counters with a single leg into guard. Kamara didn't expect that.
Cormac McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kamara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCarthy distracts Kamara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCarthy being controlled here momentarily.
McCarthy stands and throws Kamara's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kamara dodges the ground and pound from McCarthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamara struggling a bit here.
McCarthy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
BOOM! McCarthy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kamara because McCarthy loaded up on that one.
McCarthy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kamara's face.
McCarthy wants to control the pace but Kamara is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCarthy landing strikes, looking to finish!
McCarthy controlling the pace for now.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McCarthy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kamara is bucking up trying to escape but McCarthy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McCarthy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kamara is looking to improve his position but McCarthy isn't that keen on the idea.
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount and Kamara is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McCarthy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy with good strikes from the mount here!
Kamara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McCarthy controlling his opponent.
McCarthy lands a couple of good shots and Kamara has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McCarthy struggling to keep hold of the position.
McCarthy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McCarthy misses with punches from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McCarthy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kamara looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
Kamara avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Kamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kamara.
Kamara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCarthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamara works McCarthy's body with a nice hook.
McCarthy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamara momentarily.
A jab from Kamara misses.
Kamara looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCarthy scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from Kamara.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Kamara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Kamara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamara continues to drive forward.
A cross from McCarthy lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamara. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamara misses with a hook.
McCarthy connects with the punch.
McCarthy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCarthy works Kamara's body with a nice hook.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Kamara.
The crowd cheers as Kamara lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCarthy doesn't seem phased though.
McCarthy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCarthy throws a right hand that Kamara ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamara also avoids with ease.
A big right from Kamara misses.
Kamara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Kamara saw that one coming.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Kamara.
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as McCarthy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kamara doesn't seem phased though.
McCarthy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamara's head.
Nice body punch from Kamara.
McCarthy looks for a takedown but Kamara sprawls well.
Nice body kick from Kamara.
McCarthy with a jab.
McCarthy lands a jab to the head.
McCarthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamara throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - McCarthy coming out on top.
Kamara scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCarthy will feel that in the morning.
Donk. McCarthy catches Kamara right on the button with a cross.
Kamara catches McCarthy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCarthy scores with a shot to the body.
Kamara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Kamara.
McCarthy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Kamara avoids it easily.
Kamara staying out of range there.
Kamara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCarthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCarthy has a takedown stuffed.
Tagnarach Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.
Kamara scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCarthy in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamara lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from McCarthy misses.
Kamara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCarthy lands in his opponent's guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Kamara is working from the bottom.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on Kamara's shoulder, as Kamara tries to avoid the shot.
Kamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara scores with a jab. McCarthy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCarthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamara lands an overhand right.
McCarthy digs a good hook to Kamara's body.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCarthy.
Kamara swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
Donk. McCarthy catches Kamara right on the button with a cross.
Kamara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCarthy misses with a jab to the body
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy slips a straight right by Kamara.
Kamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy lands with an overhand left.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and Kamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCarthy loads up on a big right hand but Kamara slips the punch.
Kamara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches up with Kamara, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes Kamara against the cage but Kamara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kamara misses with a straight right.
Kamara connects with a looping right hand.
McCarthy throws a shot from downtown. Kamara moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Kamara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCarthy.
McCarthy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCarthy finds it's way round the side to connect with Kamara's head.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kamara throws a hook but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy works the jab nicely.
McCarthy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kamara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Kamara.
McCarthy drops his hands momentarily and Kamara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kamara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kamara misses with a looping left.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamara.
McCarthy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kamara defends it well.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy with a nice cross.
Kamara blocks a jab.
Kamara throws a shot to the body.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCarthy throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara throws an off balance right hand
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kamara won't be happy with that.
McCarthy wants to control but Kamara is keeping him busy.
An elbow from McCarthy crashes against the mat.
McCarthy advances to full mount.
McCarthy with shots to the head and body - Kamara looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kamara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamara is squirming around, avoiding McCarthy's attempts to control the action.
McCarthy with shots to the head and body - Kamara looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control but Kamara is having none of it.
McCarthy lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamara is looking to get to half guard.
McCarthy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McCarthy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kamara looks a forlorn figure.
McCarthy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kamara misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
Tagnarach Kamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy scores with a one two! Kamara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kamara misses with a hook.
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Kamara is out of range.
McCarthy loads up on a big right hand but Kamara slips the punch.
Kamara throws a one two combo.
McCarthy lands with a straight right. Kamara didn't see that one coming.
Kamara throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamara.
McCarthy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kamara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy tests Kamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Kamara - just one landing.
McCarthy lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy has a takedown stuffed.
Kamara throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamara lands with a hook. McCarthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamara scores with a sloppy right hand. McCarthy should have avoided that one.
McCarthy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCarthy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCarthy dives in and grabs Kamara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kamara pushes down on McCarthy's head and hops out.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like McCarthy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamara throws out the jab.
Kamara misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Kamara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tagnarach Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.
Nice cross by McCarthy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for McCarthy.
Kamara throws a combination that misses
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamara throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarthy cracks Kamara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
McCarthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCarthy defending well as Kamara loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Kamara.
Kamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kamara scores with a jab.
McCarthy scores with a hook.
Kamara misses with a kick to the body
and McCarthy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamara has McCarthy pulled in close to control his posture.
McCarthy pushes down on Kamara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCarthy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCarthy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 44:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 44:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy is the new welterweight champion!
Cormac McCarthy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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