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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hafthor Kruger (ranked 1568 p4p, 1825 weight class) and Diziz Sparta Jr (ranked 209 p4p, 237 weight class). Kruger comes to the cage accompanied by Right On- Showcore. Sparta Jr has chosen Just like you imagined as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hafthor Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diziz Sparta Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Kruger.
Sparta Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruger.
Hafthor Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Kruger.
Kruger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Macto Legion Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Kruger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sparta Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sparta Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Kruger gets double underhooks and turns Sparta Jr into the cage.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Sparta Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruger throws out a powerful jab.
Kruger throws a looping overhand right but Sparta Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Kruger cracks Sparta Jr with a hook to the temple - Sparta Jr is on wobbly legs here! Kruger swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sparta Jr falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kruger wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hafthor Kruger!
Hafthor Kruger gave a mention to Warpath Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Diziz Sparta Jr had this to say: 'Time to think about a new career. I love training.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Sadaval (ranked 1666 p4p, 1452 weight class) and James Yarborough (ranked 197 p4p, 173 weight class). Sadaval comes to the cage accompanied by Prohibido Olvidar. Yarborough has chosen Derezzed as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Horacio Sadaval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Yarborough!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarborough throws a lazy uppercut
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yarborough throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horacio Sadaval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadaval chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Sadaval pushes Yarborough away with a front kick.
Yarborough misses with a head kick.
Yarborough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Sadaval lands but Yarborough takes it in his stride.
Sadaval closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yarborough to the mat! Yarborough manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yarborough pulls Sadaval in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Sadaval has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yarborough working a defensive guard here.
Sadaval stands and steps away. Yarborough gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yarborough is trying to defend but Sadaval finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sadaval decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Yarborough tries a head kick but it misses.
Yarborough swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Sadaval clinches up against the cage.
Sadaval blocks an uppercut.
Sadaval wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yarborough lands with a left to the head.
Yarborough breaks the clinch.
Yarborough ducks right into an uppercut from Sadaval.
Yarborough 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.
Yarborough throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sadaval counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yarborough swivels and escapes.
Sadaval lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval misses with a wild body shot.
Yarborough looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yarborough throws out a loose jab but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Yarborough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadaval misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarborough.
Sadaval swinging wildly here.
Yarborough wants to land a leg kick but Sadaval is out of range.
Yarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Yarborough misses the target.
Sadaval fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yarborough looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yarborough misses with a left hand
and Sadaval counters with a two punch combo.
Sadaval looks for the body kick but Yarborough saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sadaval has time to react.
Yarborough scores with a body shot.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yarborough paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yarborough looks to throw the jab but Sadaval is out of range.
Sadaval moves out of range as Yarborough throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Sadaval.
Sadaval gets a double leg takedown into Yarborough's guard.
Sadaval has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yarborough has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yarborough is trying to keep Sadaval in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yarborough seems keen to control Sadaval's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval stands up from Yarborough's guard - Sadaval perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.
Yarborough scores with a body shot.
Yarborough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sadaval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yarborough throws a low kick but Sadaval moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sadaval on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sadaval thows a leg kick but Yarborough checks it
and Yarborough counters with a nice uppercut.
Sadaval closes the distance but Yarborough moves to the side
letting Yarborough counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yarborough defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Yarborough into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yarborough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sadaval backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Sadaval dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sadaval looks for a takedown but Yarborough sprawls well.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Yarborough is having none of it.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yarborough sprawls well. Yarborough wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Sadaval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sadaval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Sadaval blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yarborough - that will leave a mark!
Yarborough loads up on a big right hand but Sadaval slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Sadaval tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yarborough digs a good body shot into Sadaval's ribs.
Sadaval motions for Yarborough to come forward. Sadaval throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yarborough throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt
and Yarborough counters with a left to the body.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yarborough.
Sadaval tries for a takedown but Yarborough circles away easily
and Yarborough counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sadaval moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
James Yarborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yarborough throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sadaval.
Yarborough looks for the body kick but Sadaval saw that one coming.
Sadaval tries to clinch up.
Sadaval motions for Yarborough to come forward. Sadaval throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Yarborough moves out of range.
Yarborough slips a jab and a cross from Sadaval.
Sadaval shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sadaval takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough checks a leg kick.
Yarborough feints a counter leg kick.
Sadaval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Yarborough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sadaval throws a leg kick
and Yarborough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sadaval misses with a takedown
and Yarborough counters with a nice body shot.
Sadaval connects with a right hand. Yarborough shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yarborough.
Yarborough stuffs the takedown.
Sadaval takes one to the chin there.
Yarborough's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sadaval connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yarborough scrambles back to his feet.
Sadaval fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yarborough checks it well.
Yarborough flicks out a counter leg kick but Sadaval steps away.
Sadaval wants to clinch but Yarborough slips to the side
and Yarborough counters with a nice uppercut.
Yarborough lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yarborough takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sadaval fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Sadaval.
Yarborough tests Sadaval's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yarborough misses the shot to the body.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Yarborough manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yarborough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.
Sadaval throws a low kick but Yarborough moves out of range easily.
Sadaval takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yarborough dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sadaval. That did some damage!
Yarborough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sadaval misses with an uppercut.
Sadaval moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYarborough.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sadaval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yarborough finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sadaval misses with a hook
and Yarborough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Sadaval cracks Yarborough with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yarborough catches Sadaval with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sadaval on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yarborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sadaval is looking to chop away at Yarborough's legs.
Yarborough looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sadaval throws out a leg kick but Yarborough moves out of range and Sadaval only half commits.
Yarborough throws a big counter head kick but Sadaval avoids it with no problem.
Yarborough throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sadaval moves in looking to clinch but Yarborough pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Yarborough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sadaval misses with a straight right.
Sadaval throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yarborough appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sadaval misses with a right hand
and Yarborough counters with a good low kick that Sadaval was not able to check.
Sadaval throws a leg kick but Yarborough sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sadaval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yarborough tries to land a leg kick but Sadaval saw it coming and moves away.
Yarborough throws a jab when Sadaval was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sadaval tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yarborough misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yarborough defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sadaval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yarborough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yarborough misses with a left hand
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadaval throws a lazy head kick
and Yarborough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sadaval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yarborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
Yarborough will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sadaval scores with the left hand. Yarborough knows he should have avoided that one.
Yarborough cracks Sadaval with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yarborough was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yarborough dips to his left and cracks Sadaval with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sadaval turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadaval avoids the head kick by Yarborough.
An attempted straight right counter from Sadaval misses the target.
Yarborough takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses.
Sadaval moves out of range of the body kick from Yarborough.
It looked like Sadaval wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sadaval connects with a leg kick.
Yarborough throws the kick towards the body but Sadaval avoids it.
Yarborough connects with the punch.
Yarborough wants to slow Sadaval down by chopping away at his legs.
As Yarborough looks to move away, Sadaval throws a big counter combo but Yarborough just gets out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yarborough.
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yarborough is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Yarborough circles away and we're back to standing.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yarborough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sadaval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Yarborough misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely.
Yarborough throws a push kick but Sadaval slaps the foot to one side.
Yarborough defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Sadaval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sadaval rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yarborough counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sadaval thinking.
Yarborough connects with a right hand. Sadaval shakes it off.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Yarborough gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
It seemed like Yarborough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yarborough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yarborough tries a body shot but Sadaval blocks it.
Yarborough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yarborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yarborough tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Yarborough back against the cage.
Yarborough breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Yarborough as Sadaval shoots in.
Yarborough stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sadaval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yarborough swivels and escapes.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadaval moves into the clinch successfully.
Yarborough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadaval's elbow.
Yarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sadaval wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yarborough breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval throws a jab when Yarborough was well out of range.
A slow jab from Sadaval misses its intended target.
Yarborough takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Yarborough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yarborough 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Yarborough!
A victorious James Yarborough thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neo Till (ranked 1762 p4p, 1529 weight class) and Ricardo Desceosarrafo (ranked 225 p4p, 194 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ricardo Desceosarrafo enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neo Till!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Desceosarrafo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Till throwing a counter right hand but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.
A jab from Desceosarrafo misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Till misses the target.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up but Till circles away and keeps his distance.
Till ducks under a wild hook from Desceosarrafo.
Till on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Till changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Desceosarrafo tries to avoid it but Till manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Desceosarrafo to the ground. Desceosarrafo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Desceosarrafo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Desceosarrafo.
Till wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Till wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Till - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till struggles to land a body shot inside as Desceosarrafo controls his hands.
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Till has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunplay MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Till with a jab.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up but Till circles away and keeps his distance.
Till connects with a single shot there.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch there but Till circles away.
Till with a poor takedown
and Desceosarrafo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Till cracks Desceosarrafo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Till ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Desceosarrafo moves away.
Till misses with a hook to the body
and Desceosarrafo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Till avoids the body shot from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch there but Till circles away.
Till throws a lazy uppercut
and Desceosarrafo counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Desceosarrafo misses the target.
Till connects with a nice looking jab.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Desceosarrafo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Till on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desceosarrafo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo scores with a nice right hand.
Till throws an overhand right that lands on Desceosarrafo's shoulder, as Desceosarrafo tries to avoid the shot.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch up but Till keeps it at a distance.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Desceosarrafo as he connects with a hook.
Till lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Till defending well as Desceosarrafo loads up on a big left hand.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Till changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Desceosarrafo throws a hook but Till blocks it.
Desceosarrafo looks to throw the jab but Till is out of range.
Till throws a hook but Desceosarrafo avoids it easily.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Till misses with a hook.
Desceosarrafo missing with a left hand there. Till was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Till moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo throws an off balance right hand
and Till counters with a straight right hand.
Till misses with a hook.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and Till counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Till connects with a nice looking jab.
Desceosarrafo throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Till misses the target.
Till lands a right hook to the body.
Till loads up on a big right hand but Desceosarrafo slips the punch.
Till misses the jab.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Till is having none of it.
Till misses the jab.
Desceosarrafo rushes Till and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Till.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo has a couple of punches blocked by Till.
A head punch on the inside from Till fails to land.
Till avoiding damage.
Till tries for a takedown but Desceosarrafo manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Till. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desceosarrafo prevents a body shot from Till.
Till lands with a light punch inside.
Till lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Till.
Desceosarrafo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Till has his takedown stuffed
and Desceosarrafo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Till thinking.
Nice shot by Desceosarrafo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Desceosarrafo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Desceosarrafo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up.
Desceosarrafo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Till lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Desceosarrafo.
Till drops down looking for a counter takedown but Desceosarrafo sprawls and moves away.
Desceosarrafo lands with a straight right. Till didn't see that one coming.
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Till slips a jab from Desceosarrafo.
Till swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Desceosarrafo throws a shot to the body.
Till is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Till shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Desceosarrafo as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Desceosarrafo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till looks to land a right hand but Desceosarrafo moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Desceosarrafo! But no joy.
Till ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch there but Till circles away.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance but Till moves to the side
and Till counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Till.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Till is having none of it.
Desceosarrafo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Till.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a right hand but Till moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Till misses the target.
Till fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Desceosarrafo on the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo moves out of range of the strikes.
Till throws a jab but it's blocked by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo blocks a jab.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Desceosarrafo throws the left hand but Till avoids the punch easily.
Till looks for a takedown but Desceosarrafo sprawls well.
Till misses with an uppercut. Desceosarrafo saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Till tests Desceosarrafo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Till swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Desceosarrafo cracks Till with an open hand slap.
Desceosarrafo cracks Till with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Till fails with the takedown
and Desceosarrafo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Till. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desceosarrafo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Desceosarrafo throws a shot from downtown. Till moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Till moves forwards but Desceosarrafo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Till misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Desceosarrafo misses the jab.
Desceosarrafo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Desceosarrafo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Till throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Desceosarrafo misses with a right hand
and Till counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Desceosarrafo misses with an uppercut. Till saw that one coming.
Till misses with a wild body shot.
Till takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch but Till swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Desceosarrafo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Till escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Till darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Till.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Desceosarrafo.
Till throws out a loose jab but Desceosarrafo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Till just misses with a punch to the body.
Till misses with an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch there but Till circles away.
Desceosarrafo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Till is looking to counter punch.
Desceosarrafo blocks a jab.
Till throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Desceosarrafo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Till tries to keep at a distance but Desceosarrafo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo prevents the takedown attempt.
Desceosarrafo works on Till's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Desceosarrafo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Desceosarrafo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Desceosarrafo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Till closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Desceosarrafo quickly recovers to half guard.
Desceosarrafo is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Till.
Desceosarrafo has hold of Till's hands but Till slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Till performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Till winds up and cracks Desceosarrafo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo tries to kick Till off but Till keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Desceosarrafo is not content to let Till control the position.
Till winds up and cracks Desceosarrafo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo tries to kick Till off but Till keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Desceosarrafo has hold of Till's hands but Till slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Till looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Till slips a nice elbow through Desceosarrafo's hands, connecting with Desceosarrafo's forehead.
Till lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Till stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Till lands a nice short elbow.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand back up but Till is controlling him
Till sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Desceosarrafo defending well though.
Neo Till has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Till slips a nice elbow through Desceosarrafo's hands, connecting with Desceosarrafo's forehead.
Till is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Till raining down hammerfists from mount.
Till fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Desceosarrafo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Desceosarrafo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desceosarrafo is not a happy chappy he wants out of there.
Till controlling the position easily from mount.
Till looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Till connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Desceosarrafo is bucking up trying to escape but Till cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Till connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
 Desceosarrafo is rocked!
Till raining down shots from the mount!
Desceosarrafo is still in real trouble! Can Till finish him?
Till connects with a bit shot that sees Desceosarrafo covering up! More strikes from Till and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Till is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Till!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Romero (ranked 2296 p4p, 2568 weight class) and Ham Burger (ranked 290 p4p, 319 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rock Romero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ham Burger!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Burger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero gets caught napping as Burger dives in and scores a takedown. Romero manages to retain guard.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero can't keep his opponent in guard - Burger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Burger seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burger seems to be working for a kimura but Romero defends the submission attempt.
Burger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Romero taking some punishment here, with Burger in his half guard.
Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burger trying to pass the guard but Romero defending well.
Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burger is looking to advance position but Romero won't allow it.
Burger seems to be looking for submissions.
Burger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romero is just riding it out for now. Burger eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Burger seems content to control.
Burger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romero is just riding it out for now. Burger eventually gives up the hold.
Burger is working for a kimura but Romero is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Burger is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Romero is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ham Burger!
Ham Burger gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omar Raharu (ranked 1876 p4p, 786 weight class) and Keith Rodgers (ranked 215 p4p, 95 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Raharu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Keith Rodgers !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharu ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers .
Raharu lands a nice shot that snaps Rodgers 's head back.
Raharu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodgers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharu can pounce on him.
Raharu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharu.
Raharu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Raharu slips a jab and a cross from Rodgers .
Raharu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the body
enabling Raharu to counter with a crisp jab.
Raharu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodgers throws the left hand but Raharu avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
letting Raharu counter with a right hand.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
Raharu slips a straight right by Rodgers .
Rodgers swings for the body but Raharu moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers misses with a hook. Raharu ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Raharu.
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodgers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raharu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raharu clobbers Rodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodgers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharu.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Raharu's shoulder, as Raharu tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Raharu lands the left hand.
Rodgers misses with a hook
and Raharu counters with an outside leg kick.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Raharu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Omar Raharu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Raharu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Raharu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodgers throws a lazy body kick
and Raharu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers misses with a looping left.
Raharu lands a right hook to the body.
Raharu throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers 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.
Raharu connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodgers walks into a jab.
Rodgers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raharu is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharu misses with a body shot.
Raharu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut. Raharu saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Raharu.
Rodgers throws a hook but Raharu blocks it.
Raharu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raharu connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick from Raharu, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
It looked like Raharu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodgers .
Raharu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodgers swings for the body but Raharu moves out of range.
Raharu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Raharu lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raharu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodgers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Raharu finds it's way through Rodgers 's defenses.
Raharu walks into a straight right hand from Rodgers .
Rodgers takes a swing at Raharu's ribcage but misses.
Raharu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raharu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodgers . That did some damage!
Raharu lands a jab to Rodgers 's midsection.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raharu throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Raharu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Rodgers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers throws a hook but Raharu blocks it.
Raharu checks the leg kick.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharu manages to avoid it.
Raharu checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharu scores with the left hand. Rodgers knows he should have avoided that one.
Raharu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodgers doesn't seem bothered though.
Raharu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers .
Rodgers wants to counter the offense by Raharu and move into the clinch position.
Raharu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharu misses with a looping right.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Raharu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. Raharu moves away and avoids it.
Raharu misses with a body shot.
Raharu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodgers at a distance.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Raharu moved out of range nicely.
Raharu misses with a low kick.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers darts in looking for a takedown but Raharu gets double underhooks and turns Rodgers into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodgers 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodgers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodgers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharu.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers wants to slow Raharu down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Raharu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Raharu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raharu ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers .
Raharu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharu with a nice cross.
Raharu works over Rodgers 's head and body with a nice combination.
Rodgers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodgers misses with a jab to the body
and Raharu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raharu blocks a jab.
Omar Raharu is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raharu connects with an inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodgers .
Rodgers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Rodgers throws a low kick, looking for Raharu's leg but Raharu calmly moves out of range.
Rodgers tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharu scores with a leg kick.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Raharu slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharu.
Rodgers lands a slapping body shot.
Raharu thumps Rodgers with a low kick.
Raharu scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodgers should have avoided that one.
Raharu moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Rodgers misses with a body shot
and Raharu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodgers at a distance.
Raharu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Raharu had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers moves out of range as Raharu strikes.
Raharu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Raharu lands a slapping body shot.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut. Raharu saw that one coming.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Raharu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
Rodgers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodgers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rodgers might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Raharu has got the better of the exchanges.
A left lands for Raharu.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharu.
Raharu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raharu lands a slapping body shot.
Rodgers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharu.
Raharu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodgers 's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharu throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rodgers lunges at Raharu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raharu's hand.
Rodgers darts in looking for a takedown but Raharu gets double underhooks and turns Rodgers into the cage.
Raharu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
Raharu throws a lazy right hand but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharu lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raharu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Raharu cracks a nice hook into Rodgers 's ribs.
Raharu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharu scores with a nice strike.
Omar Raharu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raharu checks a low kick from Rodgers .
Raharu throws out a loose jab but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Raharu moves out of range.
Raharu blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharu checks a low kick from Rodgers .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raharu.
Raharu blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rodgers . Those never looked like landing.
Rodgers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raharu clobbers Rodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharu misses with a looping right.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers misses with a jab to the body
and Raharu counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharu tests Rodgers 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the body
and Raharu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raharu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharu moves away from the strike by Rodgers .
Raharu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raharu lands with a hook. Rodgers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A good leg kick by Raharu.
Raharu swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Raharu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Raharu. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Raharu lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodgers 's head.
Rodgers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodgers drops his hands momentarily and Raharu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Raharu dominated that second round.
That's time! Raharu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Rodgers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharu. Raharu obviously looking to wear him down.
Keith Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharu scores with a leg kick.
Raharu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodgers misses with a jab to the body
and Raharu counters with a three punch combo that has Rodgers backing up. Rodgers nods at Raharu to acknowledge the strikes.
Raharu thuds a left hand into Rodgers 's body.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers takes one to the chin there.
Raharu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodgers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raharu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharu missing with a left hand there. Rodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raharu lands with a right to the head.
Raharu swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raharu walks away with a smile on his face. Rodgers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodgers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Raharu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raharu scores with a three punch combo!
Raharu connects with a body shot.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Raharu does no damage.
Raharu blocks a head kick by Rodgers .
Rodgers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharu.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut.
Raharu ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers .
Raharu lands an overhand right.
Raharu lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raharu but Raharu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raharu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodgers 's knee momentarily.
Raharu connects with a jab.
Raharu lands a really nice looking cross but Rodgers seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharu to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodgers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharu.
Raharu connects with a body shot that sends Rodgers 's belly button to the back.
Rodgers misses with a two punch combination.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raharu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodgers doesn't seem bothered though.
Raharu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raharu connects with a body shot that sends Rodgers 's belly button to the back.
Raharu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodgers . Rodgers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raharu checks a low kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharu.
Raharu stuns Rodgers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raharu lands a right hook to the body.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the body
and Raharu counters with a leg kick.
Raharu scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodgers should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharu with a nice cross.
Raharu cracks Rodgers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raharu's corner calls for a 1-2. Raharu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Raharu.
Raharu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodgers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodgers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharu slips a straight right by Rodgers .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodgers is defended easily by Raharu.
Omar Raharu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raharu, as that shot connected.
Rodgers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Raharu finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers misses with a takedown
letting Raharu counter with a right hand.
Rodgers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Raharu.
Rodgers scores with a hook.
Rodgers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Raharu checks it.
Raharu lands a lovely overhand right.
Omar Raharu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raharu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Raharu.
Rodgers throws a nice looking combination but Raharu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharu misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharu jabs Rodgers right on the nose. Rodgers blinks but takes it well.
Raharu misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . Raharu does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Raharu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raharu 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Raharu!
Omar Raharu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Blanc (ranked 1859 p4p, 1029 weight class) and Lucas McCain (ranked 242 p4p, 134 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Michel Blanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blanc eats them both and turns towards McCain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Michel Blanc has been cut.
McCain misses with a straight left.
McCain swings widly with a right hand
and Blanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blanc checks a leg kick.
Blanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
Blanc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCain closes the distance and pushes Blanc back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCain .
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCain .
McCain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanc struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from McCain .
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Blanc avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanc blocks a body shot from McCain .
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
McCain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCain misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCain avoiding damage as Blanc throws knees to the body.
McCain throws a punch but it's blocked by Blanc.
McCain lands a shoulder strike.
Blanc misses with some punches.
Blanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Blanc controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCain .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanc is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from McCain on the inside.
Blanc swings wildly with an uppercut but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blanc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCain .
McCain throws a head punch that misses.
McCain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blanc backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Blanc.
Blanc blocks a body shot from McCain .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Blanc throws a leg kick which misses McCain 's front leg but catches the back leg as McCain tries to avoid it.
McCain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blanc fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCain checks it well.
Blanc dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCain . That did some damage!
McCain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blanc on the side of the head.
Blanc throws a head kick that misses.
McCain shapes to counter with a head kick.
Blanc misses with a head kick.
McCain counters with a body kick.
Blanc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blanc just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
Blanc throws a sloppy head kick and McCain moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as McCain blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from McCain misses
and Blanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCain wants to slow Blanc down by chopping away at his legs.
McCain connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by McCain - just one landing.
McCain throws a lazy uppercut
and Blanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blanc lands a leg kick that knocks McCain off balance momentarily.
A jab from McCain misses.
Blanc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blanc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas McCain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Blanc's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blanc scores with a jab to the body.
Blanc lands a high kick!
McCain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanc manages to avoid it.
McCain tries to bum rush Blanc with a series of wild strikes but Blanc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blanc lands with a hook. McCain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McCain in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Blanc misses the shot to the body.
McCain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blanc.
Blanc tried to counter with a leg kick but McCain avoided it.
Blanc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blanc lands a jab to McCain 's midsection.
A lazy left from Blanc finds it's target.
McCain is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain throws a hook but Blanc blocks it.
Michel Blanc is winning the standup battle so far.
McCain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCain is still on wobbly legs! Can Blanc finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Blanc slams his shin into McCain 's torso.
McCain seems to have recovered his senses.
Blanc slips a jab from McCain .
Blanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And McCain responds with a good body kick, but Blanc manages to step out the way in time.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blanc.
McCain misses with a two punch combination.
Blanc sends McCain crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Blanc is motioning to the referee to let McCain up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Blanc steps in with a hook that catches McCain right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Blanc follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! McCain looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Blanc!
After winning the bout, Michel Blanc 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Zabit Magomedov (ranked 936 p4p, 882 weight class) and Roberto Karokaro (ranked 127 p4p, 121 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Zabit Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Karokaro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karokaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Magomedov lands with a kick to the temple. Karokaro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karokaro's corner calls for a 1-2. Karokaro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Point Blanc in the buildup to the fight.
Karokaro lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov lands a high kick!
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Karokaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Karokaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karokaro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karokaro misses the jab.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Karokaro moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Karokaro misses its intended target.
Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karokaro.
Magomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Magomedov connects with a high kick.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karokaro.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Karokaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karokaro with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov throws a jab when Karokaro was well out of range.
Karokaro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
A low kick from Magomedov misses
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Karokaro throws a big counter head kick but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Karokaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karokaro avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Some wild striking there from Karokaro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Karokaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magomedov thows a leg kick but Karokaro checks it
and Karokaro counters with a body kick.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karokaro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Karokaro jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Karokaro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zabit Magomedov's cut is getting worse.
Karokaro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Karokaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karokaro!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Karokaro misses its intended target.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karokaro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magomedov backs up against the cage.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Karokaro lands with a slapping head kick.
Karokaro scores with a punch to the head.
Zabit Magomedov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Karokaro lands a big head kick that sends Magomedov tumbling to the mat! Karokaro takes a step backwards and waves Magomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karokaro scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karokaro misses with a double jab.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Karokaro counters with a left to the body.
Karokaro slips a jab from Magomedov.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro drops Magomedov with a beautiful combination! Magomedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karokaro is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karokaro ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karokaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov throws a hook but Karokaro blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karokaro.
Karokaro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses.
Karokaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karokaro.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karokaro.
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Magomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magomedov throws a push kick but Karokaro slaps the foot to one side.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jeez, Zabit Magomedov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Karokaro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Some wild striking there from Karokaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Karokaro lands but Magomedov takes it in his stride.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Karokaro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zabit Magomedov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Karokaro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alcide Almunecar (ranked 431 p4p, 212 weight class) and Steve McMichael (ranked 60 p4p, 30 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alcide Almunecar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve McMichael!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMichael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Almunecar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMichael swings widly with a right hand
and Almunecar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McMichael thinking.
Almunecar avoids the head kick by McMichael.
McMichael throws a leg kick
and Almunecar counters with a right hand to the body.
McMichael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Almunecar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McMichael lands with a cross.
Almunecar misses with a low kick.
McMichael misses with a series of wild punches.
Almunecar throws an overhand right that lands on McMichael's shoulder, as McMichael tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from McMichael is predictable there
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Almunecar ducks under a wild hook from McMichael.
Almunecar wants to land a leg kick but McMichael is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichael checks a leg kick nicely.
Almunecar throws a leg kick but McMichael checks it.
Steve McMichael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Almunecar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Almunecar is looking to chop away at McMichael's legs.
McMichael just misses with a punch to the body.
Almunecar throws a quick counter head kick but McMichael was just out of range.
Good work by McMichael as he checks the leg kick.
McMichael takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McMichael looks to score with a jab to the body but Almunecar is just out of range.
McMichael looks to throw a body kick
and Almunecar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McMichael avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Almunecar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McMichael looks to score with a jab to the body but Almunecar is just out of range.
Almunecar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichael uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McMichael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Almunecar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McMichael.
Almunecar looks to throw the jab but McMichael is out of range.
McMichael lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMichael lands with an uppercut that bounces Almunecar off the cage and back into range.
Almunecar scores with a body shot.
McMichael connects with a body shot that sends Almunecar's belly button to the back.
McMichael throws a jab but it's blocked by Almunecar.
Almunecar catches McMichael with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McMichael moves away from the strike by Almunecar.
As Almunecar backs off McMichael throws a huge counter combo but Almunecar manages to avoid it all.
McMichael sizes up Almunecar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McMichael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar throws a leg kick but McMichael sees it coming and moves out of range.
McMichael jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McMichael lands a nice shot to the body.
McMichael fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Almunecar on the side of the head.
Almunecar blocks a low kick nicely.
McMichael shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Almunecar misses with a head kick.
McMichael swings away with a body shot that misses
and Almunecar counters with a straight right hand.
McMichael scores with a decent looking hook.
McMichael will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Almunecar takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Alcide Almunecar has been cut.
McMichael tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almunecar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McMichael throws out the jab.
It looks like Almunecar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A low kick lands for McMichael.
McMichael connects with a nice looking jab.
Almunecar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMichael moves away.
Almunecar checks a leg kick nicely.
McMichael throws a body shot but no joy.
Almunecar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McMichael doesn't seem bothered though.
McMichael takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Almunecar connects with a solid leg kick.
McMichael throws a right hand that misses
and Almunecar counters with a straight right hand.
Almunecar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Almunecar avoids the body shot from McMichael.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve McMichael will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Almunecar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Almunecar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McMichael momentarily.
Almunecar misses with a body shot.
McMichael is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Almunecar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Almunecar throws a poor cross that misses
and McMichael makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McMichael lands a head shot.
McMichael throws a leg kick
and Almunecar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMichael throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Almunecar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McMichael loads up on a big right hand but Almunecar slips the punch.
Almunecar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMichael throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Almunecar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Almunecar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almunecar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McMichael throws a lazy head kick
and McMichael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almunecar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McMichael on the side of the head.
McMichael avoids the body shot from Almunecar.
McMichael swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alcide Almunecar is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from McMichael misses.
Almunecar defending well as McMichael loads up on a big left hand.
Almunecar half committed to a counter leg kick.
McMichael misses with a hook
letting Almunecar counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from McMichael misses.
A slow jab from McMichael misses its intended target.
Almunecar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McMichael lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Almunecar with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichael takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Almunecar thuds a left hand into McMichael's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Almunecar.
A leg kick checked by McMichael.
McMichael misses with a combination
and Almunecar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McMichael misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Almunecar connects with a body shot that sends McMichael's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from McMichael misses the target.
Almunecar tried to counter with a leg kick but McMichael avoided it.
McMichael throws a shot from downtown. Almunecar moves away and avoids it.
McMichael misses with a straight left.
McMichael misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar jabs at McMichael's body.
McMichael checks the leg kick nicely there.
McMichael's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Almunecar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McMichael doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McMichael misses with an uppercut.
McMichael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McMichael cracks Almunecar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Almunecar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McMichael.
Almunecar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMichael.
Almunecar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Almunecar takes one on the button.
Almunecar throws a leg kick
and Almunecar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMichael throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Almunecar fires out a quick counter leg kick but McMichael just manages to avoid it.
McMichael swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar scores with a leg kick.
Almunecar wants to land a leg kick but McMichael is out of range.
A low kick from McMichael misses
and Almunecar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almunecar looks to score with a jab to the body but McMichael is just out of range.
McMichael connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McMichael checks a low kick from Almunecar.
Almunecar slips under a jab from McMichael.
A little feinted left hand from Almunecar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McMichael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMichael throws a nice outside leg kick.
McMichael takes a swing at Almunecar's ribcage but misses.
Almunecar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McMichael throws a right hand that misses
and Almunecar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McMichael lands with an uppercut that bounces Almunecar off the cage and back into range.
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 Alcide Almunecar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McMichael misses with a low kick.
Almunecar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McMichael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Almunecar misses with an uppercut
and McMichael counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Almunecar misses.
Almunecar misses with a hook. McMichael ducked under it nicely.
McMichael throws out a counter right but Almunecar avoids it with no problem.
McMichael misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as McMichael checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McMichael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Almunecar is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almunecar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McMichael comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McMichael tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichael checks a leg kick.
McMichael misses with a body shot.
Almunecar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Almunecar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from McMichael misses its intended target.
McMichael throws a hook but Almunecar blocks it.
Almunecar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMichael.
As McMichael backs away, Almunecar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McMichael fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Almunecar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Almunecar misses.
A little jabbing left from McMichael on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McMichael misses with a left hand
and Almunecar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Almunecar lands a slapping body shot.
Almunecar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMichael.
McMichael scores with the left hand. Almunecar knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar jabs at McMichael's body.
McMichael has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Almunecar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McMichael.
McMichael misses with a body shot.
Almunecar throws a body punch but McMichael moves out of range.
Almunecar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McMichael slips under a jab.
Almunecar swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMichael throws a body shot but no joy.
McMichael takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Almunecar ducks under a wild hook from McMichael.
A clash of legs there as McMichael blocks the low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichael swings for the body but Almunecar moves out of range.
Almunecar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McMichael.
McMichael throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Almunecar misses the target.
McMichael looks to throw the jab but Almunecar is out of range.
McMichael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McMichael swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Almunecar.
Almunecar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McMichael is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Almunecar with a body shot.
McMichael scores with a body shot.
Almunecar missing with a left hand there. McMichael was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Almunecar throws a body shot but no joy.
McMichael misses with a leg kick
and Almunecar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McMichael is able to avoid easily.
McMichael dips to his left and cracks Almunecar with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Almunecar.
McMichael ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McMichael blocks a head kick by Almunecar.
McMichael misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMichael throws an overhand right that lands on Almunecar's shoulder, as Almunecar tries to avoid the shot.
McMichael falls off balance throwing a combination
and Almunecar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McMichael misses the shot to the body.
Almunecar throwing a counter right hand but McMichael manages to avoid it.
Almunecar throws a quick inside leg kick.
McMichael throws a low kick but it's checked well by Almunecar.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve McMichael.
I think McMichael 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 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve McMichael!
A very excited looking Steve McMichael made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Jang Jai (ranked 260 p4p, 277 weight class) and Calvin Deane (ranked 18 p4p, 20 weight class). Jang Jai's entrance music is Snake Shadow. A fine choice. Deane has chosen Cinderella Man as his entrance music. Wang Jang Jai had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Wang Jang Jai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jang Jai scores with a nice head shot.
Jang Jai throws a lazy right hand but Deane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jang Jai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deane fails with a takedown attempt.
Jang Jai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Calvin Deane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deane goes for a double leg but Jang Jai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jang Jai continues to drive forward.
Deane looks to clinch
and Jang Jai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Calvin Deane has been cut.
Jang Jai misses with a looping right.
Jang Jai sends Deane crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jang Jai is motioning to the referee to let Deane up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Deane is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jang Jai lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Deane - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Jang Jai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wang Jang Jai!
Wang Jang Jai 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Petrov (ranked 6 p4p, 59 weight class) and Malcolm Farquharson (ranked 2 p4p, 10 weight class). Petrov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Черная Волга. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 2 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Petrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcolm Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Farquharson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
Petrov is looking to counter the offense by Farquharson and move into the clinch.
Farquharson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice body kick.
A big right from Farquharson misses.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Farquharson. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Farquharson looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Farquharson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
And Petrov counters with a quick kick to the body but Farquharson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ivan Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov takes one on the button.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Farquharson throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Petrov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Farquharson counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks to clinch
and Farquharson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Farquharson.
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farquharson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov trying to control the position.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
Farquharson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Farquharson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Farquharson pushes down on Petrov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farquharson is nestled in close to Petrov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Farquharson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Petrov's thigh. Petrov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farquharson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Petrov managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Farquharson dominated that round.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Farquharson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Farquharson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Petrov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson passes Petrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrov taking some punishment here, with Farquharson in his half guard.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Farquharson has control of the leg.
Farquharson lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.
Farquharson controlling the action here.
Farquharson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but Petrov defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Farquharson connects with a nice short shot to Petrov's temple.
Malcolm Farquharson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
Farquharson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farquharson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Farquharson lands strikes from half guard.
Farquharson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Farquharson thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
Petrov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Farquharson.
Farquharson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petrov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petrov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petrov!
Farquharson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov takes a little break here. Farquharson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Petrov working away.
Farquharson is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Farquharson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Farquharson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petrov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Petrov wants to pass to mount but Farquharson is defending the position.
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Farquharson trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Farquharson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petrov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Farquharson defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malcolm Farquharson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Farquharson misses the target.
Farquharson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Farquharson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov defending well as Farquharson loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farquharson throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Farquharson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Farquharson's head.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Farquharson moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Farquharson cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Farquharson ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Farquharson misses the shot to the body.
Petrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Farquharson throws out a powerful jab.
Farquharson throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farquharson.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
Petrov tries to land a body kick
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
Farquharson looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Farquharson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Farquharson lands with a good body shot.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov tries to move into range but Farquharson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Farquharson scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Farquharson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
Farquharson walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquharson blocks a jab.
Farquharson looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Farquharson really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
Farquharson misses with a straight right.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Farquharson misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petrov.
Farquharson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Farquharson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Farquharson connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson keeps the fight on the outside.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Farquharson's leg. Farquharson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farquharson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov defending well as Farquharson loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson misses with a straight right.
Farquharson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Farquharson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Farquharson.
Petrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov closes the distance and pushes Farquharson back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson can't get the takedown.
Ivan Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Farquharson controls his hands.
Farquharson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Come on Farquharson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Petrov lands a shot to the body.
Farquharson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Petrov presses Farquharson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Farquharson stalling in the clinch.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Farquharson tries to circle away but Petrov has him pinned against the cage.
Farquharson wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farquharson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson can't get the takedown.
Ivan Petrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov had his way with Malcolm Farquharson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrov lands the left hand.
Ivan Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquharson misses the body punch
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Farquharson's knee momentarily.
Farquharson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Farquharson throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a big head kick but Farquharson shrugs it off.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Farquharson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farquharson moves away.
Farquharson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Farquharson takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Farquharson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Farquharson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Farquharson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Farquharson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Farquharson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrov scrambles back to his feet.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Farquharson misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov slips under a jab from Farquharson.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown. Petrov fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farquharson's guard.
Farquharson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Petrov frees his head nicely. Oh but Farquharson has switched to an armbar! Petrov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Malcolm Farquharson!
Malcolm Farquharson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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