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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dougal McCraken (ranked 120 p4p, 141 weight class) and Patrick River (ranked 16 p4p, 21 weight class). McCraken comes to the cage accompanied by Bulgine. River has chosen Pantera - Walk 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 33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River throws the kick towards the body but McCraken avoids it.
McCraken jabs at River's body.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken throws a low kick but River avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
River shoots in but McCraken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses River's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
River misses with a double jab
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
River moves away from the strike by McCraken.
River closes the distance and pushes McCraken back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
River tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCraken is defending well for now.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
McCraken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCraken.
McCraken manages to break the clinch.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken avoids the head kick by River.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken with a nice cross.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCraken's hands.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River misses with a low kick as McCraken jumps back.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken throws a shot to the body.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but River is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
River dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
River is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken working aggressively here.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
River tries to pull guard but McCraken holds him up against the cage and eventually River drops back down to his feet.
River creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCraken's defenses.
River misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McCraken seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken blocks a body shot from River.
McCraken misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
River misses with an uppercut.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
McCraken throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
McCraken throws a nice looking combination but River bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken misses with a body shot
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River tries to score with a low kick but McCraken moves his leg out of the way.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
McCraken needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken misses with a straight right.
McCraken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River lands a body shot.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
River lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
River swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
And River tries to counter it with a takedown but McCraken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
McCraken jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well.
River misses with a takedown attempt
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken thumps River with a low kick.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River misses with a leg kick.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
McCraken slips under a jab from River.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by McCraken as he connects with a hook.
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
A good leg kick by River.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow McCraken down.
River slips a jab and a cross from McCraken.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from River.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River gets the takedown into side control.
McCraken bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
River throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River misses with a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
River throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by River.
A big right from River misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCraken.
River throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
A jab from McCraken misses.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River goes for a double leg but McCraken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCraken continues to drive forward.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
River tried to score with a low kick but McCraken checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
River cracks McCraken with a good jab.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
River throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
River swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
River missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
River is looking to chop away at McCraken's legs.
River throws a sloppy head kick
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by River.
River throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken lands a jab to the nose.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and River counters with a series of strikes. McCraken will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken avoids the head kick by River.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as McCraken blocks the low kick.
It looked like McCraken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from River.
McCraken throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken checks a low kick from River.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
River scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good standup being displayed there by McCraken as he connects with a hook.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and River counters with a good, hard body kick but McCraken shrugs it off.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from River.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
River blocks a head kick by McCraken.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCraken's head.
River misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a left and a right that stings River.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River goes for a double leg but McCraken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCraken continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
River throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
McCraken avoids the head kick by River.
McCraken stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken tries a low kick but River avoids it.
River lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
River throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
River throws out a leg kick but McCraken moves out of range and River only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
McCraken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River wants to counter with a clinch but McCraken pushes him away.
River misses with a straight right.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
McCraken slips under a jab from River.
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dougal McCraken did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
River connects with a leg kick.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
River tries to counter with a clinch but McCraken shakes him off and moves away.
River gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River stalks McCraken and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCraken's face. McCraken staggers backwards, shaken.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
River throws a shot to the body.
River staying out of range there.
River checks a leg kick.
River misses the shot to the body.
McCraken delivers a nice body kick.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. River catches McCraken right on the button with a cross.
River clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCraken pulls him back up using the underhooks.
River tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken lands an uppercut.
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River fails with the takedown.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
River clinches up with McCraken and pushes him back against the cage.
McCraken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River stalling in the clinch but McCraken improves position.
McCraken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCraken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a body punch.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from River.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from McCraken.
River lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
McCraken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken lands a body shot.
McCraken lands with a light punch inside.
McCraken lands an uppercut.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with some punches.
River tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken lands with a left to the head.
River jumps guard and drags McCraken to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
River keeping moving, preventing McCraken from controlling successfully.
McCraken controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCraken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River keeping moving, preventing McCraken from controlling successfully.
McCraken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCraken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken had his way with Patrick River in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
River throws out a leg kick but McCraken moves out of range and River only half commits.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
River takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River checks a low kick from McCraken.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken checks a leg kick nicely.
River misses with the combination.
River misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
McCraken connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but McCraken steps away.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCraken's sensitive parts.
McCraken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCraken throws a quick counter head kick but River was just out of range.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
River throws a leg kick which misses McCraken's front leg but catches the back leg as McCraken tries to avoid it.
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCraken blocks a jab.
River checks a leg kick.
McCraken blocks a head kick by River.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River wants to clinch up but McCraken keeps it at a distance.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
River throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River cracks a nice hook into McCraken's ribs.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from River.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken misses with a right hand
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCraken scrambles back to his feet.
River is looking to clinch.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
McCraken catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCraken jabs at River's body.
River throws a front kick that sends McCraken stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for McCraken.
McCraken throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
River misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice body shot.
River throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
River misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCraken has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken retains his welterweight title!
Dougal McCraken spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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