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SYN 1107 McCarthy vs. Kamara 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Carrillo-Moreno (ranked 1974 p4p, 2165 weight class) and Heismann Haa (ranked 124 p4p, 131 weight class). Haa has chosen Her kommer Heismann HÃ¥ as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140
23 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heismann Haa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carrillo-Moreno is defended easily by Haa.
Carrillo-Moreno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Haa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carrillo-Moreno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carrillo-Moreno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carrillo-Moreno with a poor takedown
and Carrillo-Moreno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haa stuffs the takedown.
Haa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in and drives through. Haa sprawls well.
Haa stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haa! But no joy.
Carrillo-Moreno scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Haa isn't going anywhere.
Haa regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is just content to waste time from the top position. Haa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but Haa is working from the bottom.
Carrillo-Moreno being controlled here momentarily.
Carrillo-Moreno stays in close to Haa's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haa wants to sweep here but Carrillo-Moreno controlling him for the moment.
Carrillo-Moreno's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but Haa is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Carrillo-Moreno with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haa! But no joy.
A big left from Carrillo-Moreno misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haa! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
Haa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carrillo-Moreno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carrillo-Moreno lands in his opponent's guard.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to free his leg and advance position but Haa is retaining full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno won't allow Haa to sweep him here.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to pass the guard but Haa is keeping the position.
Carrillo-Moreno preventing the sweep.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Haa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haa is pulling down on Carrillo-Moreno's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Haa dives on top into guard.
Haa preventing the sweep.
Carrillo-Moreno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haa defends it easily.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a triangle here but Haa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrillo-Moreno being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brendon Carrillo-Moreno will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carrillo-Moreno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haa circles away.
Carrillo-Moreno with a poor takedown
and Haa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carrillo-Moreno throws an off balance right hand
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a leg kick but Haa moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carrillo-Moreno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Haa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haa throws out a counter right but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it with no problem.
Haa blocks a jab.
It seemed like Haa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haa blocks the body kick.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a combination that misses
enabling Haa to counter with a crisp jab.
Carrillo-Moreno goes for a double leg but Haa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haa continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to pull guard but Haa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Haa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haa lands a hook that snaps the head of Carrillo-Moreno backwards.
Haa cracks Carrillo-Moreno with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Haa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa is working Carrillo-Moreno over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haa scores with a hook to the body.
Haa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haa lands a left hand.
Haa gets through Carrillo-Moreno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Haa.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a shot to the head.
Haa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Haa.
Haa scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa lands a nice shot to the body.
Haa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carrillo-Moreno being controlled against the cage.
Haa lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Haa.
Carrillo-Moreno being controlled against the cage.
Come on Haa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Haa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carrillo-Moreno backwards.
Haa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haa lands a body shot.
Haa digs a right hand into Carrillo-Moreno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carrillo-Moreno's gas tank.
Heismann Haa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haa gets underhooks to prevent Carrillo-Moreno's takedown attempt.
Haa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haa digs a right hand into Carrillo-Moreno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carrillo-Moreno's gas tank.
A short right from Haa.
Haa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haa cracks Carrillo-Moreno with a nice body shot.
Haa digs a right hand into Carrillo-Moreno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carrillo-Moreno's gas tank.
Haa digs a right hand underneath Carrillo-Moreno's ribcage. Carrillo-Moreno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haa lands with a short shot to the head.
Haa lands with a short shot to the head.
Haa lands a shoulder strike.
Carrillo-Moreno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 Carrillo-Moreno is rocked!
Haa digs a right hand underneath Carrillo-Moreno's ribcage. Carrillo-Moreno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Carrillo-Moreno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haa is working Carrillo-Moreno over against the cage.
Carrillo-Moreno seems to have got his legs back now.
Haa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Haa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haa lands a shot to the body.
Haa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carrillo-Moreno.
Haa lands a shoulder strike.
Haa lands a shot to the body.
Haa lands with a light punch inside.
Haa lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Haa.
A body shot lands from Haa.
Haa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carrillo-Moreno or not.
Haa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haa scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Haa.
Haa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carrillo-Moreno seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haa can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Haa.
Carrillo-Moreno letting Haa take a breather here.
Haa lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haa presses Carrillo-Moreno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haa stalls.
Haa scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haa.
Haa scores with a shoulder strike.
Haa stalling the fight.
Haa lands a shoulder strike.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to drag Haa to the mat but Haa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Haa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Haa misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carrillo-Moreno has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Haa after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haa.
Carrillo-Moreno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Haa - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heismann Haa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Carrillo-Moreno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Haa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno has his takedown stuffed
and Carrillo-Moreno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carrillo-Moreno has his takedown stuffed
and Haa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carrillo-Moreno missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carrillo-Moreno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carrillo-Moreno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a leg kick
and Haa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carrillo-Moreno dives in for a single leg takedown but Haa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good body shot from Haa.
Haa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Haa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carrillo-Moreno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carrillo-Moreno takes a shot to the head.
Haa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haa cracks Carrillo-Moreno with a nice body shot.
Haa lands with a right to the head.
Haa presses Carrillo-Moreno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haa works on Carrillo-Moreno's body with a couple of short punches.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Haa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haa.
Haa lands a big right hand that drops Carrillo-Moreno! The killer instinct kicks in and Haa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Haa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
Our winner, Heismann Haa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abel Hug (ranked 856 p4p, 1012 weight class) and Tahboule Alawi (ranked 77 p4p, 91 weight class). Alawi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Ruler of Everything. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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12 - 11 - 0 |
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16 - 9 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tahboule Alawi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alawi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hug sprawls well. Hug wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alawi gets slowly back to his feet.
Abel Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alawi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hug as he jumps to the side.
Hug throws a jab but it's blocked by Alawi.
Alawi with the counter takedown but Hug avoids it easily.
Alawi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hug defends it nicely.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahboule Alawi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hug.
Hug lands a jab to Alawi's midsection.
Alawi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Hug misses
and Alawi counters with a shoot takedown. Hug fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alawi trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Hug controlling Alawi's posture.
Alawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hug is retaining full guard.
Alawi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hug wants to sweep but no luck.
Hug pulls Alawi in to control the position.
Alawi looking to pass the guard.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alawi passes Hug's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hug is looking for a sweep. Alawi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hug is working hard here to advance position.
Alawi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alawi is trying to control. Hug wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alawi tries to pass to full mount but Hug defends it.
Alawi is trying to control the action in half guard but Hug is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alawi is just content to waste time from the top position. Hug takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hug seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alawi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hug looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alawi is one step ahead there.
Hug keeping full guard, as Alawi tries to pass.
Hug wants to sweep here but Alawi controlling him for the moment.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alawi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alawi trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Alawi passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hug is staying active underneath Alawi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hug is trying to stand back up but Alawi is controlling him
Hug holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hug is trying to get back to full guard.
Hug wants to get back to full guard but Alawi has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alawi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hug prevents Alawi from taking his back.
Hug tries to hold on but Alawi postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tahboule Alawi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hug misses with a hook.
Hug gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alawi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hug swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hug looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alawi trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hug is retaining full guard.
Hug looking for a sweep. Not yet Hug, not yet.
Hug lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alawi working a defensive guard here.
Hug wants to stand but Alawi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alawi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hug looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tahboule Alawi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alawi is trying to control the position but Hug postures up.
Alawi is controlling Hug's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hug's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alawi has Hug pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alawi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Hug misses.
Alawi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hug lands an overhand right.
A left and a right from Hug both land. Nice combination.
Hug is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alawi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alawi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alawi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alawi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hug sprawls well. Hug wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alawi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alawi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alawi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hug throws a leg kick
and Alawi counters with a takedown into side control.
Hug is looking for a sweep.
Alawi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hug tries to bench press Alawi off him but Alawi keeps the position.
Hug wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alawi trying to control the position but Hug is working away.
Hug is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alawi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hug defends it well.
Hug trying to control but Alawi postures up.
Alawi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hug does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alawi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hug is just riding it out for now. Alawi eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hug manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alawi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alawi can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Hug. No joy for Alawi on that attempt.
A low kick lands for Hug.
Hug swings for the body but Alawi moves out of range.
Hug stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Hug throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alawi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alawi manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hug throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alawi tries to counter with a clinch but Hug shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug leaves Alawi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alawi slips under a jab from Hug.
Alawi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hug defends it well.
Abel Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
Hug works over Alawi's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug misses with a leg kick
and Alawi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hug won't be happy with that.
Alawi is looking to take a break and control but Hug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alawi tries to move to mount but Hug blocks the move with his legs.
Alawi is looking to take a break and control but Hug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alawi in the domination position with Hug hanging on.
Alawi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hug keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alawi moves into full mount!
Hug tries to lock up and control but Alawi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alawi looking to control but Hug is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hug regains half guard.
Alawi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hug knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hug is retaining full guard.
Alawi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hug lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alawi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hug gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hug tries to stand but Alawi is controlling from the bottom.
Hug showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alawi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hug wants to pass the guard but Alawi is keeping the position.
Alawi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Alawi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alawi keeping full guard, as Hug tries to pass.
Hug controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alawi controlling the position.
Alawi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Hug showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hug has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Hug!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balin Trollslayer (ranked 491 p4p, 1561 weight class) and Keywon Reeves (ranked 68 p4p, 194 weight class). Reeves has chosen Ace Hood - We Ball as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Keywon Reeves enters the cage!
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13 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 49 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keywon Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Reeves connects with a single shot there.
Reeves jabs at Trollslayer's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Reeves. No joy for Trollslayer on that attempt.
Reeves looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Trollslayer has Reeves up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Reeves.
Reeves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reeves.
Reeves wants to get back to striking at distance but Trollslayer won't allow it.
Trollslayer tries for a takedown but Reeves manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reeves.
Trollslayer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reeves prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balin Trollslayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Trollslayer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trollslayer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Reeves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick there by Reeves.
Trollslayer is breathing heavily.
Reeves sends Trollslayer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Reeves is motioning to the referee to let Trollslayer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trollslayer fails with the takedown
and Reeves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer switches off momentarily and Reeves cracks him with a monster right hand! Trollslayer topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Reeves dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Reeves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keywon Reeves!
Keywon Reeves thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Esposito (ranked 644 p4p, 523 weight class) and Léopold Béliveau (ranked 90 p4p, 69 weight class). Léopold Béliveau acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Léopold Béliveau!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Béliveau.
Esposito moves in looking to clinch but Béliveau pushes him off.
Béliveau feints a counter leg kick.
Béliveau connects with a body shot.
Esposito tries to bum rush Béliveau with a series of wild strikes but Béliveau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Esposito's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Esposito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Esposito scores with a jab to the body.
Béliveau misses with an uppercut. Esposito saw that one coming.
Esposito throws a hook to the side of Béliveau's head but Béliveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esposito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been informed that Béliveau has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Esposito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Béliveau throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito scores with a decent looking hook.
Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Béliveau.
Esposito moves in looking to clinch but Béliveau pushes him off.
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Esposito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Béliveau.
Béliveau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Béliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Béliveau avoids it.
Béliveau stalling the fight.
Esposito tries to work over Béliveau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito is trying to stall.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Béliveau.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Esposito controlling the action here for a moment.
Esposito tries to stall but Béliveau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Béliveau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Béliveau breaks from the clinch.
Esposito walks into a straight right hand from Béliveau.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries to land a body kick
and Béliveau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Béliveau throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
Béliveau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Béliveau misses with a series of wild punches.
Esposito tries to clinch but Béliveau moves out of range.
Béliveau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Esposito moves into the clinch successfully.
Béliveau misses with the head strike.
Béliveau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Esposito moves out of range as Béliveau strikes.
Béliveau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Esposito.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esposito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Esposito lands a head kick!
Esposito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Béliveau to score with a decent uppercut.
Esposito moves out of range of the body kick from Béliveau.
Béliveau might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Béliveau takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Béliveau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esposito scores with a jab.
Béliveau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Béliveau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Béliveau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Esposito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
Béliveau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Esposito.
A leg kick checked by Esposito.
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
Esposito tries to close the distance and clinch but Béliveau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Esposito.
Esposito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Esposito moves into the clinch.
Béliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Béliveau lands a hook that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Béliveau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Béliveau blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a wild combination.
Béliveau throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
Esposito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Béliveau.
Béliveau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Esposito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Esposito swings for the body but Béliveau moves out of range.
Jab from Béliveau.
Esposito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Béliveau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Esposito's head backwards.
Béliveau misses with a wild body shot.
Esposito scores with a nice right hand.
Esposito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Béliveau.
Esposito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Béliveau lands with a nice body punch.
Béliveau throws a hook to the side of Esposito's head but Esposito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Béliveau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Esposito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Béliveau scrambles back to his feet.
Esposito throws a series of punches but Béliveau moves out of range.
Béliveau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito.
Esposito blocks a leg kick.
Esposito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Béliveau.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Léopold Béliveau will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Béliveau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Léopold Béliveau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Béliveau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Béliveau throws a body shot but no joy.
Esposito doesn't manage to clinch there - Béliveau circles away.
Béliveau misses with a straight left.
Esposito tries to clinch up.
Esposito moves to clinch but Béliveau breaks away
and Béliveau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Béliveau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Béliveau connects with a nice looking jab.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Béliveau.
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Béliveau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Béliveau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Béliveau.
Esposito takes one on the button.
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!
Béliveau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito.
Nice defenses there by Esposito.
Béliveau throws a hook but Esposito blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Béliveau.
Esposito feints and then cracks Béliveau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Béliveau down.
Esposito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Béliveau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Esposito thuds a left hand into Béliveau's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Béliveau. Béliveau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Esposito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Béliveau.
Béliveau throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
Esposito tries to counter by clinching up but Béliveau breaks away and moves out of range.
Béliveau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esposito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Béliveau throws a leg kick but Esposito moved away.
Esposito throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Béliveau! But no joy.
Esposito digs a good hook to Béliveau's body.
Béliveau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Béliveau misses with a kick to the body.
Esposito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Béliveau throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
Esposito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Béliveau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Béliveau throws a hook to the side of Esposito's head but Esposito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esposito lands with a hook. Béliveau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Béliveau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Béliveau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esposito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Béliveau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Béliveau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esposito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esposito darts in and clinches Béliveau up against the cage.
Béliveau breaks the clinch.
Esposito connects with a body shot that sends Béliveau's belly button to the back.
Béliveau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esposito misses with a series of wild punches.
Béliveau misses with an uppercut.
Béliveau lands a head shot.
Esposito is looking to clinch but Béliveau is avoiding it.
Béliveau misses with a wild body shot.
Béliveau throws an overhand right that lands on Esposito's shoulder, as Esposito tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Esposito.
Béliveau looks to land a left hand but Esposito moved out of range nicely.
Esposito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Béliveau lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Béliveau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Esposito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Béliveau misses its intended target.
Béliveau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Esposito lands an overhand right.
Béliveau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.
Béliveau on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Esposito slips a straight right by Béliveau.
Esposito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Béliveau is out of range.
Béliveau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esposito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Esposito takes one to the side of the head.
Béliveau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Esposito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Béliveau throws a body shot but no joy.
Esposito is looking to counter the offense by Béliveau and move into the clinch.
Esposito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Béliveau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Béliveau tries a head kick but it misses.
Béliveau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries a head kick but it misses.
Béliveau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Esposito throwing a counter right hand but Béliveau manages to avoid it.
A combination from Béliveau does no damage.
Esposito throws a head kick that half lands.
Esposito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Béliveau throws a head kick that misses.
Esposito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Béliveau throws out the jab.
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Esposito.
Esposito staying out of range there.
Béliveau throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
Esposito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esposito quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Béliveau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Esposito blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Béliveau, right into the meat of the thigh.
Esposito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Béliveau throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Esposito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Léopold Béliveau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Béliveau misses the target.
Esposito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Esposito moves into the clinch successfully.
Esposito is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Béliveau working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
Béliveau breaks from the clinch.
Esposito lands a high kick!
Esposito takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Esposito tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Béliveau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Béliveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Béliveau misses the jab.
Esposito looks to land a combination but Béliveau avoids it well.
Béliveau throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito.
Esposito takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Béliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
Béliveau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
Béliveau misses with a wild body shot.
Esposito tries a head kick but it misses.
Esposito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Esposito moves in looking to clinch but Béliveau pushes him off.
Esposito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Béliveau.
Béliveau misses with a straight right.
Esposito tries a head kick but it misses.
Esposito looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Béliveau manages to avoid it.
Béliveau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Esposito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esposito tries a low kick but Béliveau avoids it.
Béliveau throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Béliveau.
Esposito tries to clinch but Béliveau moves out of range.
Béliveau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito tries to clinch but Béliveau is having none of it.
Esposito tries to clinch but Béliveau is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito looks to land a combination but Béliveau avoids it well.
Béliveau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Béliveau swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Béliveau lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Béliveau misses.
Béliveau lands a jab to Esposito's midsection.
Esposito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Béliveau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Esposito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Esposito punishes Béliveau's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esposito throws a push kick but Béliveau slaps the foot to one side.
Esposito fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Béliveau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Béliveau. That's going to slow Esposito down.
Béliveau misses the shot to the body.
Béliveau throws a looping overhand right but Esposito ducks down to avoid it.
Esposito tries to clinch up.
Béliveau clobbers Esposito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Béliveau tries to work over Esposito's front leg with a kick but Esposito checks it.
Béliveau takes a swing at Esposito's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Béliveau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Béliveau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Esposito throws a head kick but Béliveau moves out of range.
Béliveau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Béliveau throws a body shot but no joy.
Esposito wants to clinch.
A jab lands there for Béliveau.
Léopold Béliveau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Esposito drives through and clinches with Béliveau against the cage.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Esposito.
Béliveau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Esposito misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is trying to stall.
Esposito leaning his opponent against the cage.
Béliveau letting Esposito take a breather here.
Leonardo Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esposito is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Béliveau is keeping busy.
Béliveau prevents a body shot from Esposito.
Leonardo Esposito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Léopold Béliveau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Béliveau winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Léopold Béliveau!
Our winner, Léopold Béliveau, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Macaco (ranked 560 p4p, 415 weight class) and Niko Radovic (ranked 75 p4p, 58 weight class). Macaco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can’t Touch This. Radovic has chosen BAGS! as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Macaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Niko Radovic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radovic scores with a jab to the body.
Macaco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Radovic.
An attempted straight right counter from Macaco misses the target.
Radovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Radovic misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Macaco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Macaco misses with a hook. Radovic ducked under it nicely.
Radovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Radovic throws out a loose jab but Macaco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Radovic cracks Macaco with an open hand slap.
Radovic tries to land a front kick but Macaco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Macaco checks a leg kick.
Macaco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Macaco slips a straight right by Radovic.
Macaco looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Radovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macaco thuds his right hand into Radovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Radovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macaco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Radovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macaco throws a body punch but Radovic moves out of range.
Radovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Radovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Radovic missing with a left hand there. Macaco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Macaco as he connects with a hook.
Macaco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Macaco scores with a decent looking hook.
Radovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Macaco pushes Radovic away with a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Macaco.
Macaco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Radovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Radovic throws a right hand that Macaco ducks under and follows up with a left that Macaco also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Macaco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Radovic throws a looping overhand right but Macaco ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macaco misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macaco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radovic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Radovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Macaco misses.
Macaco cracks Radovic with a good jab.
Macaco moves out of range as Radovic strikes.
Macaco tried to counter with a leg kick but Radovic avoided it.
Radovic throws a combination that misses
and Macaco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Radovic has a couple of punches blocked by Macaco.
Radovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Macaco lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Macaco throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Radovic.
Macaco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Macaco - that landed with a thud.
Radovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Macaco lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovic misses with the head strike.
Macaco misses with some punches.
Macaco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Radovic backwards.
Macaco tries a body shot but Radovic blocks it.
Macaco tries to throw a body punch but Radovic avoids it by throwing Macaco back against the cage.
Radovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Radovic blocks the elbow strike.
Radovic tries to work over Macaco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macaco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Radovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Radovic dodges an elbow strike from Macaco.
Radovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Macaco blocks a body shot from Radovic.
Macaco lands an elbow that stopped Radovic in his tracks for a moment.
Macaco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Macaco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macaco misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Radovic fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radovic takes a shot to the head.
Macaco lands an elbow just above Radovic 's eye.
Macaco lands an elbow inside.
Radovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Radovic lands an uppercut.
Macaco lands an elbow inside.
Macaco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Macaco blocks a body shot from Radovic.
Macaco misses with an elbow strike.
Radovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macaco scores with a shot to the side of Radovic's head.
Macaco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Radovic avoids the elbow strike from Macaco, against the cage.
Macaco tries a body shot but Radovic blocks it.
Nice elbow from Macaco.
Macaco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Niko Radovic has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Radovic.
Macaco struggles to land a body shot inside as Radovic controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macaco.
Macaco blocks a body shot from Radovic.
Radovic lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Macaco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko Radovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Macaco throws a hook but Radovic avoids it easily.
Radovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Macaco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macaco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Macaco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Macaco throws an off balance right hand
and Radovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Radovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Macaco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Radovic misses with a hook.
Macaco throws out a loose jab but Radovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaco ducks under a wild hook from Radovic.
Radovic 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.
Radovic misses with a straight right.
Niko Radovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Radovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Radovic. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Radovic throws out a loose jab but Macaco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macaco scores with a leg kick.
Radovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Radovic misses with a body kick.
Radovic looks to land a right hand but Macaco moved out of range.
Radovic drops his hands momentarily and Macaco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Macaco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Radovic ducks right into an uppercut from Macaco.
Radovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Macaco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Radovic.
Radovic misses with a two punch combination.
Macaco is looking to counter punch.
Macaco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Radovic on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macaco needs to keep his hands up - Radovic had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macaco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Macaco takes the fight into the clinch.
Radovic misses with a body punch.
Radovic lands a nice uppercut.
Radovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Macaco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Macaco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macaco misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macaco.
Radovic lands an uppercut.
Macaco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Radovic lands a body shot.
Radovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Macaco.
Radovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macaco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radovic misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macaco lands a body shot.
Radovic throws a head punch that misses.
Macaco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radovic's elbow.
Macaco tries to work over Radovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco misses with a punch to the body.
Radovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Macaco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macaco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macaco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Macaco works on Radovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Radovic is breathing heavily.
Macaco misses with an elbow over the top.
Macaco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Radovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macaco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Radovic misses with the head strike.
Radovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macaco cracks Radovic with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Macaco.
A right handed body shot lands from Radovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Macaco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macaco is leaning against Radovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Radovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Macaco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Macaco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Radovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Macaco.
Macaco throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Radovic.
Macaco blocks an uppercut.
Macaco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego Macaco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Radovic blocks the elbow strike.
Macaco tries to work over Radovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radovic misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radovic lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Radovic - that landed with a thud.
Radovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Radovic tries to work over Macaco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco tries a body shot but Radovic blocks it.
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 Diego Macaco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niko Radovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Macaco throws a head kick but Radovic moves out of range.
Radovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Niko Radovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macaco throws a body shot but no joy.
Macaco takes one on the button.
Macaco lands with a shot to the body.
Macaco throws a jab when Radovic was well out of range.
Radovic throws a looping overhand right but Macaco ducks down to avoid it.
Macaco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Macaco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Radovic tries to bum rush Macaco with a series of wild strikes but Macaco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovic throws a body kick that misses.
Macaco doesn't manage to clinch there - Radovic circles away.
Macaco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Radovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Macaco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Radovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovic lunges at Macaco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macaco's hand.
Macaco misses with a head kick.
Radovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Radovic ducks under a wild hook from Macaco.
Radovic looks to throw a body kick
and Macaco counters with a nice uppercut.
Radovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macaco.
Radovic thuds his shin into the meat of Macaco's side.
Macaco moves out of range of the strikes.
Macaco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Radovic tries to move into range but Macaco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Radovic jabs at Macaco's body.
Good shot there by Radovic.
Radovic stalks Macaco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Macaco's face. Macaco staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macaco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Radovic misses.
Radovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Macaco's sensitive parts.
Radovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Radovic.
That kick from Macaco tenderised Radovic's leg. Radovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Macaco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Macaco has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Macaco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Radovic's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Radovic.
Macaco throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Macaco.
Macaco throws a right hand that misses
and Radovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macaco swings for the body but Radovic moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Macaco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Radovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macaco wants to land a leg kick but Radovic is out of range.
Macaco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Radovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Macaco scrambles back to his feet.
Macaco misses the jab.
Macaco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Radovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Macaco.
Radovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Macaco misses with a lunging right hand
letting Radovic counter with a right hand.
Radovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Macaco.
Macaco will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Radovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diego Macaco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Macaco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Radovic drives through and clinches with Macaco against the cage.
Macaco lands an elbow just above Radovic 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Macaco.
Radovic tries to throw a body punch but Macaco avoids it by throwing Radovic back against the cage.
Macaco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macaco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macaco misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Radovic fails to land.
Radovic scores with a shot to the side of Macaco's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Radovic.
Macaco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macaco lands a shoulder strike.
Niko Radovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radovic.
Macaco lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Radovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macaco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diego Macaco!
Diego Macaco bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mate Orsic (ranked 576 p4p, 219 weight class) and Miroslav Drozd (ranked 63 p4p, 23 weight class). Orsic comes to the cage accompanied by KRS One - Rappaz R. N. Dainja. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mate Orsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Drozd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Drozd looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Orsic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orsic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drozd counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orsic throws a head punch that misses.
Orsic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drozd is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Orsic is looking for a takedown.
Orsic misses with some punches.
Drozd manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Drozd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orsic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drozd controlling the action here for a moment.
Drozd pushes Orsic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Orsic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drozd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circling - Orsic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic fails to land with a series of punches.
Drozd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drozd lands a glancing blow to the side of Orsic's head.
Orsic punishes Drozd's body with a nice straight punch.
Drozd lands with a hook. Orsic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Drozd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orsic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drozd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsic.
Orsic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drozd at a distance.
Orsic scores with a nice right hand.
Drozd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orsic checks it well.
Jab, jab by Drozd - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drozd.
Drozd jabs Orsic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Orsic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been hearing reports that Orsic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Drozd slips under a jab from Orsic.
Orsic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drozd as he jumps to the side.
Drozd throws out a counter right but Orsic avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Orsic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd throws a leg kick which misses Orsic's front leg but catches the back leg as Orsic tries to avoid it.
A big right from Drozd misses.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drozd misses with an uppercut.
Drozd thows a body kick. Orsic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orsic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orsic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Drozd.
Drozd lands an overhand right.
Miroslav Drozd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drozd takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drozd has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Drozd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drozd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orsic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drozd circles away quickly and effectively.
Drozd throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drozd digs a good hook to Orsic's body.
Orsic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drozd swivels and escapes.
Orsic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drozd lands a lovely overhand right.
Orsic lands with a hook. Drozd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orsic throws a shot from downtown. Drozd moves away and avoids it.
Drozd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orsic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drozd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Orsic coming out on top.
Drozd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drozd lands a really nice looking cross but Orsic seems unphased.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Orsic moves away from the strike by Drozd.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Drozd cracks Orsic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drozd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsic moves into the clinch.
Drozd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drozd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drozd leaning against his opponent.
Orsic is stalling here.
Drozd misses with a body punch.
Orsic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drozd lands a body shot.
Drozd lands a shoulder strike.
Drozd is trying to maintain a safe position but Orsic gets an underhook and turns Drozd into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orsic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drozd lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Orsic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drozd blocks an uppercut.
Drozd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drozd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orsic avoids it.
Orsic is trying to pull guard but Drozd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Orsic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Drozd looks to move away, Orsic throws a big counter combo but Drozd just gets out of the way.
Orsic misses with the combination.
Drozd misses the shot to the body.
As Drozd looks to move away, Orsic throws a big counter combo but Drozd just gets out of the way.
Drozd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsic was well out of range. Poor timing from Drozd.
Drozd throws a series of punches but Orsic moves out of range.
Drozd misses with a head kick.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Orsic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drozd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drozd delivers a nice body kick.
Mate Orsic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drozd circles away quickly and effectively.
Drozd misses with a two punch combination.
Drozd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Orsic misses with an uppercut. Drozd saw that one coming.
Drozd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic moves out of range as Drozd strikes.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic tries to bum rush Drozd with a series of wild strikes but Drozd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orsic throws the left hand but Drozd avoids the punch easily.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Drozd as he connects with a hook.
Drozd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orsic's head.
Orsic blocks a leg kick.
Orsic looks to land a combination but Drozd avoids it well.
Orsic looks to score with a jab to the body but Drozd is just out of range.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drozd moves away.
Drozd misses with a jab to the body
and Orsic counters by moving into the clinch.
Drozd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drozd is stalling here.
Drozd stops a takedown attempt from Orsic.
Orsic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drozd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drozd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orsic on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd connects with a body shot.
Drozd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drozd needs to keep his hands up - Orsic had a free shot at his head there.
Drozd slips a jab and a cross from Orsic.
Orsic throws a right and a left that Drozd avoids nicely.
Drozd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Orsic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orsic slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Orsic misses its target.
Orsic misses the jab.
Drozd throws a right and a left that Orsic avoids nicely.
Drozd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orsic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drozd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drozd sizes up Orsic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drozd throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drozd misses with a shot to the body
and Orsic counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic tries to clinch up.
Orsic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drozd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drozd misses with a body shot.
Orsic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orsic slips a straight right by Drozd.
Orsic throws a right hand that Drozd ducks under and follows up with a left that Drozd also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Drozd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drozd throws out a counter right but Orsic avoids it with no problem.
Drozd throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drozd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drozd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orsic in his tracks.
Drozd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orsic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orsic is looking to clinch.
Drozd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drozd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drozd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orsic on the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Drozd!
Drozd connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsic tries to clinch but Drozd is having none of it.
Drozd thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Orsic misses its intended target.
Drozd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orsic.
Orsic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drozd scores with a jab. Orsic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Drozd.
Orsic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drozd scores with a jab. Orsic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drozd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drozd lands a jab.
Drozd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drozd clobbers Orsic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice straight punches there by Orsic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsic.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsic closes the distance and clinches up with Drozd, looking for a takedown. Orsic pushes Drozd against the cage but Drozd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drozd misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Orsic misses.
Drozd throws out a counter right but Orsic avoids it with no problem.
Drozd lands with a nice body kick.
Drozd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Orsic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drozd throws a big counter head kick but Orsic avoids it with no problem.
Orsic takes one to the chin there.
Drozd lands with a hook. Orsic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orsic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orsic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drozd counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsic misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Drozd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orsic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orsic throws an overhand right that lands on Drozd's shoulder, as Drozd tries to avoid the shot.
Orsic tries to bum rush Drozd with a series of wild strikes but Drozd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drozd tries to avoid it but Orsic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drozd to the ground. Drozd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orsic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drozd lands a body shot.
Drozd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orsic in his tracks.
Orsic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drozd.
Drozd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drozd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drozd with a jab.
Drozd misses the jab.
Drozd misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
Drozd fails to land with a series of punches.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drozd misses with a kick to the body.
Drozd jabs Orsic right on the nose. Orsic blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drozd defends well and Orsic ends up having to push Drozd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drozd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Orsic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Drozd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsics head.
Orsic being controlled against the cage.
Drozd is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Orsic has a couple of punches blocked by Drozd.
Orsic breaks from the clinch.
Orsic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drozd scores with a leg kick.
Orsic moves into the clinch successfully.
Drozd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Orsic misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drozd landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Drozd landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Drozd.
Drozd pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Drozd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drozd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drozd leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drozd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Miroslav Drozd.
Drozd throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Drozd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orsic throws a combination that misses
and Drozd counters with a nice uppercut.
Drozd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Drozd.
Orsic looks to land a right hand but Drozd moved out of range.
Miroslav Drozd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drozd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drozd 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drozd, as that shot connected.
Drozd scores with a sloppy right hand. Orsic should have avoided that one.
Orsic just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsic lands with a nice combination. Drozd backs away looking to recover.
Orsic fails with the takedown.
Orsic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Drozd scores with a punch to the head.
Orsic misses with a double jab
and Drozd counters with a nice uppercut.
Drozd cracks Orsic with a good jab.
Drozd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Drozd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Drozd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drozd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Drozd!
A very excited looking Miroslav Drozd 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Harris (ranked 53 p4p, 214 weight class) and Danny Danger (ranked 12 p4p, 29 weight class). Danger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. Danny Danger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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34
205
33 - 17 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raven Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Harris tenderised Danger's leg. Danger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danger stuns Harris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harris scores with the left hand. Danger knows he should have avoided that one.
Danger digs a good body shot into Harris's ribs.
Danny Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danger misses with a hook.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danger lands a nice looking body kick.
Danger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris misses with a body shot
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Danger misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Danger finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
 It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
Danger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danger moves into range and clinches up with Harris.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danger lands a right hand.
Harris tries to land knees in the clinch but Danger avoids the damage to the body.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danger missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Danger counters with a straight right hand.
Harris takes one to the chin there.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Danger.
Danger lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Harris misses with a leg kick
and Danger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick from Danger.
Harris is looking to counter punch.
Danger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Danger tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Harris pushes Danger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danger.
Danger is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danger tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris misses with some punches.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danger's elbow.
Harris pushes Danger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danger moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
It looked like Harris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danger wants to clinch
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris misses with an uppercut
and Danger counters with a stiff right hand.
Danger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raven Harris's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danger.
Harris is looking to counter with a body kick.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Danger looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danny Danger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danger thows a body kick. Harris tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harris slips a straight right by Danger.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger moves into range and clinches up with Harris.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danger throws a leg kick
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danger lands a really nice looking cross but Harris seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Danger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danger.
Danger lands with a good body shot.
Harris takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harris has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Danger, as that shot connected.
Raven Harris's cut is getting worse.
Harris walks into a stiff left hand from Danger.
Danger lunges at Harris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harris's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Harris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Danger.
A shot to the liver by Danger. Beautiful body shot.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Danger counters with a straight right hand.
Raven Harris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Danger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Danger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danger cracks Harris with a good jab.
Danger misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Danger misses the shot to the body.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger misses with a body shot.
Danger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Danger.
Harris tried to counter with a leg kick but Danger avoided it.
Harris lands a head shot.
Danger misses with a straight right.
Danger tries to clinch up.
Harris throws a hook but Danger avoids it easily.
Danger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris throws a hook but Danger blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raven Harris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Danger misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Danger is looking to score with low kicks.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harris takes a swing at Danger's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Danger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris punishes Danger's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Danger.
A big right from Danger misses.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Danger manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danger. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danger digs a good body shot into Harris's ribs.
Harris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Harris.
Danger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
It looked like Harris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danger.
Danger throws an off balance right hand
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Danger jabs at Harris's body.
A big left from Danger misses.
Danger just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHarris.
Danger rushes Harris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Harris.
Raven Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris lands a body shot.
Danger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danger gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Danger's ribcage. Danger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Danger misses the target.
Danger ducks right into an uppercut from Harris.
Danger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Danger ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harris.
Danger looks to throw a body kick
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Danger checks a leg kick.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Danger.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danger misses with a right hand
and Harris counters with a left to the body.
Danger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Harris clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Raven Harris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Danger misses with a wild body shot.
Danger misses with a body kick.
Danger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harris scores with a jab. Danger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Danger lands a jab to Harris's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger misses with a right hand
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Harris finds it's way through Danger's defenses.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danger misses with a few strikes there.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Danger misses with a low kick.
Danger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Danger moved out of range nicely.
Danger tries to clinch but Harris moves away
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Danger moved out of range nicely.
Danger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danger ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Danger works Harris's body with a nice hook.
Danger throws a head kick that Harris semi-blocks.
Danger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harris slips under a jab.
Danger has managed to clinch.
Danger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Danger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws an off balance right hand
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Danger tenderised Harris's leg. Harris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Danger.
Harris misses with a body punch
and Danger counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Danger lands a jab to Harris's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Raven Harris's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Danger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raven Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris misses with a leg kick
and Danger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harris really felt that one!
Harris takes one to the side of the head.
Danger throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Harris misses the body punch
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Danger counters with a left to the body.
Danger wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harris tries to move into range but Danger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danger misses with a straight left.
Harris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger scores with a nice strike.
Harris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Danger. Harris shrugs it off though.
Danger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Danger misses with a jab to the body
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danny Danger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger scores with a body shot.
Danger moves into range and clinches up with Harris.
Danger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jeez, Raven Harris's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Harris digs a right hand into Danger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danger's gas tank.
Harris will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danger.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Danger looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Danger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger darts in and clinches Harris up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Danger manages to avoid it.
Danger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris is looking to counter punch.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Danger counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Danger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Danger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Danger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Danger!
A very excited looking Danny Danger 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.
Raven Harris was interviewed post fight and said 'I think it's time too..........narfle the Garthock!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zafir Farman (ranked 217 p4p, 232 weight class) and Hobo Garrincha (ranked 19 p4p, 22 weight class). Garrincha has chosen Молодые ветра 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zafir Farman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hobo Garrincha!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Garrincha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farman misses with a looping right.
Garrincha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garrincha just manages to avoid it.
Farman lands a big right hand that sends Garrincha crashing to the mat! Farman stays standing though and waves Garrincha back to his feet!
 Garrincha is rocked!
It looks like Hobo Garrincha has been cut.
Farman just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrincha is still on wobbly legs! Can Farman finish him?
Garrincha moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrincha seems to have recovered his senses.
Garrincha cracks Farman with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrincha looks to score with a jab to the body but Farman is just out of range.
Farman just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrincha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Farman will feel that in the morning.
Good leg kick by Farman.
A slow jab from Farman misses its intended target.
Farman throws a right hand that misses
and Farman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farman misses with a head kick.
Garrincha throws a hook but Farman avoids it easily.
Farman throws a leg kick
enabling Garrincha to counter with a crisp jab.
Garrincha connects with a right hand. Farman shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farman moves away from the strike by Garrincha.
Farman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garrincha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrincha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garrincha misses with a straight right.
Farman scores with a decent looking hook.
Garrincha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garrincha throws the left hand but Farman avoids the punch easily.
Garrincha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farman.
A jab from Farman misses.
Garrincha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farman scores with the left hand. Garrincha knows he should have avoided that one.
Garrincha might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Farman misses with a straight right.
Farman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Farman does no damage.
Garrincha slips under a jab.
Farman thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farman misses with an uppercut
and Garrincha counters with a straight right hand.
Garrincha throws a big shot that misses.
Farman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrincha.
Farman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garrincha at a distance.
Farman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garrincha thuds a left hand into Farman's body.
Farman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrincha.
Farman looks to land a left hand but Garrincha moved out of range nicely.
Farman misses with an uppercut. Garrincha saw that one coming.
Garrincha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garrincha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farman lands a jab to Garrincha's midsection.
Farman throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrincha.
Garrincha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Farman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farman just misses with a punch to the body.
Farman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garrincha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garrincha throws the left hand but Farman avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Garrincha misses the target.
Garrincha throws a body punch but Farman moves out of range.
Garrincha lands a lovely overhand right.
Farman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farman scores with a hook.
Farman cracks Garrincha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Farman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrincha.
Farman just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrincha swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
Garrincha connects with a body shot that sends Farman's belly button to the back.
Farman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garrincha ducks under a wild hook from Farman.
Farman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrincha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farman.
Garrincha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Hobo Garrincha's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farman cracks Garrincha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Garrincha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Farman finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha defending well as Farman loads up on a big left hand.
Farman sends Garrincha crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Farman is motioning to the referee to let Garrincha up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Farman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garrincha throws a series of punches but Farman avoids them all with ease.
Farman misses with an uppercut. Garrincha saw that one coming.
Garrincha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farman was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrincha.
Farman throws a leg kick
and Garrincha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrincha ducks under a wild hook from Farman.
Garrincha swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
A lazy left from Garrincha finds it's target.
Farman misses with a straight right.
Garrincha throws out a counter right but Farman avoids it with no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Farman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Farman sends Garrincha crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Farman is motioning to the referee to let Garrincha up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The cut above Hobo Garrincha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Farman looks to throw the jab but Garrincha is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zafir Farman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hobo Garrincha's cut.
That's time! Farman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Farman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrincha.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farman. Garrincha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farman cracks Garrincha with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Garrincha tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Farman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Garrincha is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
An out of breath Zafir Farman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas English (ranked 245 p4p, 405 weight class) and Devon Collins (ranked 18 p4p, 8 weight class). English comes to the cage accompanied by Muffin Man. Collins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Name of the Game" Crystal Method. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Collins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
As English backs off Collins throws a huge counter combo but English manages to avoid it all.
English tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
English looks to land a combination. Collins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
English throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
English has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
English tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for English.
English keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
English swings widly with a right hand
and Collins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. English defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins missing with a left hand there. English was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
English throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
And Collins tries to counter it with a takedown but English pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Collins misses with a hook.
English feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Collins sprawling to the canvas! Collins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can English finish him?!
Collins misses with a left hand
and English counters with a huge right that knocks Collins out cold! English is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas English!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas English waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 36 p4p, 50 weight class) and Tagnarach Kamara (ranked 4 p4p, 6 weight class). Kamara has chosen BLIND SPOTS as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tagnarach Kamara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamara.
A jab lands there for Kamara.
McCarthy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamara throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
McCarthy throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
McCarthy dips to his left and cracks Kamara with an uppercut!
Kamara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarthy has time to react.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Donk. Kamara catches McCarthy right on the button with a cross.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamara slips under a jab.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
Kamara throws a nice looking combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara closes the distance and clinches.
Kamara lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kamara fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
McCarthy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kamara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamara.
Kamara misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamara has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Kamara.
Kamara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamara.
Kamara throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
A left lands for Kamara.
McCarthy jabs Kamara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy feinted with a counter takedown.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamara.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamara sprawls and moves away.
Kamara throws an off balance right hand
and McCarthy counters with a single leg into guard. Kamara didn't expect that.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamara has wrist control.
McCarthy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy trying to control but Kamara is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy postures up in Kamara's guard and throws a big left but Kamara blocks it.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamara is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamara can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCarthy passes into half guard.
McCarthy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCarthy is thwarting Kamara's attempts to control the position.
Kamara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
Still in half guard, McCarthy seems content to control.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Kamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Kamara is defending well.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamara blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy trying to control the pace.
Kamara felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McCarthy working Kamara over with strikes.
McCarthy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kamara throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamara misses with a straight left.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Kamara shows good takedown defense.
Kamara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCarthy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamara misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Kamara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Kamara avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCarthy works over Kamara's head and body with a nice combination.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Kamara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamara slips under a jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamara swings widly with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kamara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
Kamara is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamara keeping hold of McCarthy's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy winds up and cracks Kamara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy prevents Kamara from improving his position.
Kamara is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamara avoid being mounted?
McCarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamara trying to control here.
McCarthy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Kamara defends it.
Kamara taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
Kamara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamara tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
McCarthy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, McCarthy seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Kamara is defending the position.
McCarthy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kamara is refusing to be controlled, as McCarthy sits in half guard.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kamara wants to get back to full guard but McCarthy has passed into side control.
Kamara is working to avoid the ground and pound but McCarthy connects with a decent elbow.
McCarthy is working Kamara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kamara managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCarthy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kamara takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
Kamara misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamara.
A left lands for McCarthy.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamara can do to turn this around?
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamara throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy.
McCarthy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kamara!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCarthy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kamara doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
McCarthy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McCarthy with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kamara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McCarthy breaks from Kamara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kamara is squirming around, avoiding McCarthy's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kamara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy with shots to the head and body - Kamara looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kamara is working to get back to half guard.
Kamara is in a horrible position here. McCarthy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McCarthy wants to control the pace but Kamara is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy landing shots from mount.
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount and Kamara is in trouble!
McCarthy trying to control but Kamara is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kamara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McCarthy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount and Kamara is in trouble!
Kamara is rocked!
That has opened up Tagnarach Kamara's cut even more.
Kamara takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! McCarthy's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy retains his welterweight title!
Cormac McCarthy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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