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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hargrave (ranked 220 p4p, 351 weight class) and Huntti Mfer (ranked 29 p4p, 51 weight class). Hargrave comes to the cage accompanied by Mastodon - High Road. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Hargrave!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Huntti Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer jabs at Hargrave's body.
Hargrave keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Hargrave counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hargrave was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Hargrave moved out of range nicely.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hargrave moves away.
Hargrave lands a really nice looking cross but Mfer seems unphased.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hargrave.
Hargrave bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mfer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hargrave counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hargrave swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Hargrave avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Hargrave throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Hargrave looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Hargrave's head but Hargrave sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Hargrave is out of range.
Nice body punch from Hargrave.
Hargrave scores with a hook.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hargrave sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Hargrave. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hargrave.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Hargrave.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Hargrave saw that one coming.
Mfer cracks Hargrave with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hargrave fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mfer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Huntti Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hargrave throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer with a nice cross.
Mfer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Hargrave moved out of range nicely.
Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hargrave counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hargrave throws a right and a left that Mfer avoids nicely.
Hargrave uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Mfer slips a jab and a cross from Hargrave.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Hargrave is out of range.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Hargrave cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hargrave tries to bum rush Mfer with a series of wild strikes but Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hargrave is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hargrave ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hargrave works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mfer takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Hargrave tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Hargrave counters with a stiff right hand.
Hargrave takes the fight into the clinch.
Hargrave doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hargrave fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hargrave backwards.
Hargrave manages to break the clinch.
Mfer lands with a right hand.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Hargrave blocks a jab.
Mfer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mfer connects with a body shot.
Mfer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hargrave momentarily.
Hargrave bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hargrave looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hargrave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hargrave staying out of range there.
Mfer slips a jab from Hargrave.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hargrave stuns Mfer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hargrave slips a jab from Mfer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hargrave. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Mfer. Beautiful body shot.
Mfer misses with a body shot
enabling Hargrave to counter with a crisp jab.
Hargrave with a jab.
Hargrave misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped Hargrave's head back.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hargrave.
Hargrave steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
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 Tyson Hargrave 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.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hargrave moves away.
Hargrave throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hargrave counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hargrave.
Hargrave lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hargrave lands a nice shot to the body.
Hargrave is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mfer to keep the fight standing.
Mfer breaks the clinch.
Hargrave swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hargrave throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Hargrave.
Mfer slips a straight right by Hargrave.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer walks into a jab.
Hargrave misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hargrave takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hargrave ducks right into an uppercut from Mfer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargrave throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Hargrave tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mfer manages to circle out of the way.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hargrave throws a body shot but no joy.
Hargrave misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Hargrave throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Hargrave counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hargrave lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by Hargrave.
Hargrave lands a really nice looking cross but Mfer seems unphased.
Hargrave connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Hargrave counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hargrave finds it's way round the side to connect with Mfer's head.
Mfer misses the jab.
Hargrave seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Hargrave moved out of range.
Hargrave misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Hargrave.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hargrave tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mfer manages to circle out of the way.
Hargrave jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hargrave lands a jab.
A big right from Mfer misses.
Hargrave was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hargrave uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hargrave to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hargrave blocks a jab.
Mfer misses with a hook.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Hargrave's defenses.
Hargrave walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
Tyson Hargrave is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hargrave lands a nice shot to the body.
Hargrave looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Hargrave scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hargrave.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Hargrave misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hargrave fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Hargrave is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mfer lands a nice shot that snaps Hargrave's head back.
Hargrave connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hargrave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Hargrave takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hargrave.
The fighters circling - Hargrave throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hargrave scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hargrave avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hargrave connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hargrave walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Hargrave counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mfer thinking.
Hargrave uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Hargrave is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hargrave blocks a jab.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Hargrave dominated that second round.
That's time! Hargrave's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hargrave throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Hargrave is out of range.
Hargrave slips a jab from Mfer.
Hargrave throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hargrave throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hargrave connects with a jab.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hargrave.
Mfer moves out of range as Hargrave strikes.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Hargrave counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer cracks Hargrave with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hargrave.
Hargrave avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hargrave takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hargrave.
Hargrave stuns Mfer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargrave takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer misses with a body punch
and Hargrave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hargrave jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Hargrave moved out of range.
Hargrave misses the shot to the body.
Hargrave slips a jab from Mfer.
Hargrave swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Hargrave jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hargrave ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Hargrave.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hargrave misses with a body shot.
Hargrave takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave misses the shot to the body.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hargrave displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hargrave.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Hargrave's head but Hargrave sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hargrave misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer throws a hook but Hargrave avoids it easily.
Hargrave is looking to counter punch.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hargrave swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Hargrave swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hargrave connects with the punch.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Hargrave ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mfer scores with a sloppy right hand. Hargrave should have avoided that one.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Hargrave's shoulder, as Hargrave tries to avoid the shot.
Hargrave swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hargrave throws a big shot that misses.
Hargrave connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hargrave gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mfer.
Hargrave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer lands a lovely overhand right.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hargrave misses with a wild body shot.
Hargrave misses the shot to the body.
Mfer slips a straight right by Hargrave.
Mfer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hargrave looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hargrave with a body shot.
Hargrave digs a good hook to Mfer's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Hargrave's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hargrave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Hargrave counters with a stiff right hand.
Hargrave gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Mfer does it's job there.
Hargrave moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Hargrave counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hargrave lands with a good body shot.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hargrave lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mfer at a distance.
Nice body punch from Hargrave.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Hargrave clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hargrave throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Hargrave throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Hargrave misses.
A swing and a miss from Hargrave.
Mfer lands with a right hand.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hargrave sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Hargrave misses.
Hargrave misses with a body shot.
Hargrave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hargrave uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Hargrave counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mfer scores with a nice strike.
Hargrave digs a good hook to Mfer's body.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Hargrave counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hargrave.
Mfer manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargrave lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
A big right from Hargrave misses.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hargrave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hargrave scores with a jab to the head.
Hargrave throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Hargrave counters with a straight right hand.
Hargrave takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hargrave lands with a cross.
Hargrave is looking to clinch.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hargrave to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Hargrave throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hargrave.
Hargrave swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hargrave moves away.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Hargrave ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Hargrave.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Hargrave swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hargrave.
Hargrave lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
Some wild striking there from Mfer.
Hargrave misses the jab.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
It looked like Hargrave wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hargrave looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Mfer.
Hargrave takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hargrave listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hargrave takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hargrave moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hargrave 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.
Hargrave moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Hargrave misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hargrave was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Hargrave throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hargrave misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hargrave lands a jab to Mfer's midsection.
Mfer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hargrave to score with a decent uppercut.
Hargrave tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hargrave.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hargrave misses with a body shot.
Mfer misses with a series of wild punches.
Hargrave swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Hargrave lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
Hargrave misses with a hook.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hargrave throws out the jab.
Hargrave scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hargrave.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Hargrave had his way with Huntti Mfer in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hargrave fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Hargrave tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hargrave.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer throws the left hand but Hargrave avoids the punch easily.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hargrave looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Hargrave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hargrave misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a nice looking combination but Hargrave bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mfer misses the body punch
and Hargrave counters by clinching up.
Mfer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hargrave.
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hargrave back to the cage. Mfer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer walks into a straight right hand from Hargrave.
Hargrave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hargrave walks into a left hand.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer unleashes a big counter combination but Hargrave bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mfer throws a right and a left that Hargrave avoids nicely.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
Hargrave throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hargrave misses its target.
Hargrave lands a right hook to the body.
Hargrave scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hargrave misses with a looping left.
Hargrave ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Hargrave misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave misses with a straight right.
Jab by Hargrave.
Mfer staying out of range there.
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!
Mfer lands a jab to Hargrave's midsection.
Hargrave misses the shot to the body.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hargrave avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Hargrave closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hargrave throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hargrave on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hargrave misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hargrave bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Hargrave swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Hargrave's shoulder, as Hargrave tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Hargrave tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hargrave misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer throws the left hand but Hargrave avoids the punch easily.
Mfer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hargrave on the side of the head.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hargrave manages to avoid it.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Hargrave was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hargrave avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer moves out of range as Hargrave strikes.
Hargrave uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hargrave.
Hargrave looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Hargrave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Hargrave was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hargrave punishes Mfer's body with a nice straight punch.
Mfer misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hargrave to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hargrave misses the shot to the body.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Hargrave. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson Hargrave is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hargrave displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hargrave lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for Hargrave.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Hargrave's head but Hargrave sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huntti Mfer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Hargrave does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Huntti Mfer.
I think Hargrave 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:46
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Hargrave!
Tyson Hargrave retains his lightweight title!
Tyson Hargrave decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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